E-News Tuesday 4th January 2005

INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF E-NEWS

Tips and Hints...
Website of the Week...
From the Shop...
Frequently Asked Questions...
Canoe Calendar...
Classifieds...
Jobs in the Canoeing Industry...
News Headlines...
Advertise With Us...
Contact Us...

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Canoeists Environmental Code 

Canoeists, like others who use the outdoors for recreation, have a responsibility to minimise their impact on the natural environment and on public and private property. Comply with these rules, National Park regulations and fire bans.

Access

  • Always seek permission from landowners for access to water. Apart from being courteous, it is often required by law. Also, you may need their help later.
  • Use gates, not fences, and leave gates as you find them.
  • Leave livestock and property alone.

Rubbish

  • If you carry it in, carry it out, especially cans, bottles, aluminium foil and plastics. Carry a bag for rubbish.
  • Take foods which have minimal packaging. Fresh food does not need cans and jars.
  • Don’t be too proud to clean up someone else’s rubbish.

Fires

  • Check with CFS or council for fire bans.
  • Carefully select a site away from bushes, trees and rocks which could be damaged.
  • Dig a pit fire. It is efficient and easily covered afterwards.
  • Burn only dead timber that has already fallen. If wood is scarce, use stoves.
  • Large fires are wasteful—leave firewood for those who follow.
  • Quench the fire with water and bury it before leaving.

Toilets

  • Select a site 100 metres or more from water courses.
  • Dig a hole at least 15–20 centimetres deep.
  • If fire regulations allow and it is safe, burn toilet paper before burying.
  • Sanitary pads and tampons should be carried out.

Flora and Fauna

  • Use tracks where possible to minimize damage to flora.
  • Just being there is a disturbance to wildlife. Make as little noise as possible and respect the homes of animals.

Rivers

  • Avoid putting anything into the water which may pollute it; soap, dishwater, food scraps and rubbish.
  • Leave no trace!

Website of the Week

Australian Marine Conservation Society
AMCS is a national, non-profit organisation whose mission is to protect the health and vitality of Australia's coasts and seas. AMCS provides leadership on a wide range of marine issues throughout Australia including marine parks, fisheries, threatened species and land-based pollution. Fine out more at the website: http://www.amcs.org.au
Contact: (07) 3848 5235 or amcs@amcs.org.au

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to repair a fibreglass kayak?

First and foremost, if you are not trained/experienced in repairing your kayak, do not attempt to perform repairs yourself. Take your craft to a skilled profressional who can repair it for you using the correct tools and equipment. Before taking it for repais, it is wise to ensure you have cleaned your boat and removed all salt crystals etc as you may be charged by the repairer to prepare/wash the boat for you.

If you are experienced in working on your boat and are comfortable performing your own repairs please take note of the followg advice:

Any structural fibreglass repair on your kayak should be done using only polyester resin. Polyester resin will never cure (set and go hard) in the presence of salt crystals, dampness or water. Treat salt as the enemy! Always thoroughly wash you boat inside and outside with copious quantities of fresh water. Remove any foam pillars or airbags from the damaged area. Then allow the boat to dry in the sun / wind. Never use epoxy resin to repair a polyester built kayak.

Most bad repairs fail due to poor preparation of the surface including fibre glassing over salt crystals (water film). Others fail because too much catalyst (hardener) is added in the mistaken belief that the resin will cure faster. In fact too much catalyst just dilutes the polyester resin.

From The AC Shop

To purchase items from the Australian Canoeing shop, go to Australian Canoeing's Online Shop

Canoeing Calendar

The Australian Canoeing Calendar contains information on Australian Canoeing sanctioned events or events sanctioned by the International Canoe Federation or our member bodies. Check out all the current events at the following link:

Free Club Website


 
Australian Canoeing offers websites for affiliated clubs and National Training Providers. The site is more than just 'space on a server' but includes tools to enable even moderately technical users to create websites that are easy to maintain, and easy to use.

MyWebsite is FREE for Affiliated Clubs and National Training Providers.

If your Club or NTP is interested in a site hosted by Australian Canoeing and using the tools available on the site please follow the link below to find out how you can get on board.

 

Safety Guidelines

Check out the recently updated AC Safety Guidelines. These guidelines provide the minimum requirements for the safe conduct of Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking activities. All Registered Guides, Instructors and National Training Providers are required to comply with this guideline.

Classifieds


Your premier Australia wide, one stop, online canoeing & kayaking classifieds list.
The Australian Canoeing Classifieds has been developed by Australian Canoeing and the State Canoeing Associations to provide an online classifieds listing service for the Australian paddling community.
 
You can buy and sell new and used canoes and kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, helmets and much more.  Viewing the Classifieds listed in the boatyard is free of charge.
 
Australian Canoeing members can place an ad free of charge by entering your secure user ID and password. You can even include a jpeg photo to accompany your listing.

Click HERE to view the Classifieds Listing.
 

Jobs in the Canoeing Industry

If you would like to list a job advertisement in the next E-News edition, click HERE to download the advertising rates or email info@canoe.org.au.

Technical Coach – Canoe Slalom with the British Canoe Union
The position is responsible for co-ordinating and delivering the technical performance program for the Kayak/Canoe athletes.

AIS/National Head Coach, Slalom Canoeing
Applications are now being called for the above-mentioned position. The position is based at Penrith in NSW and is available until 31 December 2008. An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Click HERE for more information.

High Performance Director - Slalom with the Canadian Canoe Association
Applications are being accepted for the position of High Performance Director.  Working closely with high performance athletes, national and club coaches, volunteers and CCA staff, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of the high performance program for whitewater canoeing and kayaking in Canada. Click HERE for more information, or follow the link to go to the Canadian Canoe Association website. 
Contact: Anne Merklinger via email: amerklinger@canoekayak.ca

 


Australian pair amongst canoeing tour survivors
A Wellington Point couple survived the Asian tsunami in Thailand thanks to their pre-booked canoeing trip.
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ICF Flatwater Racing Rule Changes
The Australian Canoeing Flatwater Racing Committee has provided a commentry on the changes in the Flatwater Racing Rules that will apply from January 1 this year.
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Border paddler plays role in K1 win
THE Mercantile Kayak Club team including Albury paddler Alistair Carrie claimed victory in the K1 event of the Murray River Marathon at Swan Hill yesterday.
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Paddlers to build a bridge in a mark of respect
Paddlers on the Red Cross-Herald Sun Murray Marathon will today unite to form a bridge across the Murray River in a mark of respect for those who perished in the Asian quake and tsunami.
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Red Cross Herald Sun Murray Marathon Results
In what is a remarkable achievement Simon Stenhouse of the ACT took line honors in the world's longest flat-water canoe race for the fifth and final consecutive day.
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Enormous Horns battle leaking kayak
THE Borders Enormous Horns team had its share of problems on the Murray on Tuesday but is now fourth in its class.
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Refuelling paddlers a great way to spread messages
The Office of Gas safety is today offering paddlers in the Red Cross - Herald Sun Murray Marathon a special refuelling offer.
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Surf lifesavers paddle to the rescue
PADDLING 404km in a 250kg canoe is challenge enough, but rescuing people along the way takes the challenge to a whole new level.
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The first continuous all-female circumnavigation of Tasmania by sea kayak
Justine Curgenven and friends have completed a circumnavigation of Tasmania in 37 days making them one of only a handful of paddlers to do so and the first women to have achieved such a feat.
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Beaconhills unstoppable
The girl's from Beaconhills are unstoppable. Aiming to win their third consecutive title at the Red Cross Herald Sun Murray River Marathon these teenagers:
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Paddlers in for their chop
STRONG headwind made life difficult for paddlers on the first day of the Red Cross-Herald Sun Murray Marathon yesterday.
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Windy conditions make going tough for competitors
STRONG winds made conditions difficult for paddlers yesterday in the start of the annual Red Cross Murray Marathon.
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Bandage, massage and a hug please!
It's no walk in the park being a first aid volunteer at the world's longest annual flat-water canoe race.
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Lifesavers on Murray river
Ten lifesavers from Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club on Sydney's northern beaches are putting in some intense flat water training this summer in the Red Cross -Herald Sun Murray Marathon.
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Murray Marathon - Day one twice?
Yes, due to flooding in the forest area along the Day 2 route we are not able to get full access to all the checkpoints which means that we cannot provide adequate safety and service to paddlers.
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Murray Champion Joined By Son
In December 1969, ten school friends came together in seven canoes to battle 250 miles of the mighty Murray River in order to raise $250 for Australian Red Cross.
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Druce Appointed Head Coach of the Slalom Canoe/Kayak National Centre of Excellence
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) yesterday announced the appointment of Mike Druce as Head Coach of the Slalom Canoe/Kayak National Centre of Excellence (NCE).
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2005 Australia Day Canoe Polo Competition
Entry forms for the 2005 Australia Day Canoe Polo Competition close in less than 2 weeks.
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International 10m˛ Canoe Association
Find out all the latest in Canoe Sailing including rule changes, the ICAA plans for the next four years, club updates and much more.
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