Any course run by the Swan Canoe Club will require participants to be fully vaccinated and wear masks whilst indoors. Please confirm with your instructor that you are vaccinated. If you have any issues please speak directly to club admin at admin@swancanoeclub.org.au

Thanks, SCC Committee and ADMIN

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This course is designed for people who have some previous kayaking experience, have the ability to perform basic paddling strokes and are able to swim at least 25 meters.

This course is conducted using sit in type sea kayaks. A club sea kayak and equipment are provided.

The course will provide information on:

different types of sea kayak design and material
sea kayak safety features
safety equipment
Western Australian boating regulations for kayaking on the ocean
paddle types
the use of a rudder and skeg

It will provide instruction on how to:

paddle forwards, backwards, turn, manoeuvre sideways and stop in an emergency
capsize and exit an upturned kayak (wet exit) while wearing a spray deck
launch and land a sea kayak
edge and lean a sea kayak
manoeuvre a sea kayak without the use of a rudder
use the paddle to help prevent a capsize (low brace support stoke)
perform an assisted rescue as the rescuer
perform an assisted rescue as the rescuee

A Swan Canoe Club Introduction to Paddling a Sea Kayak certificate will be awarded to people who have demonstrated competency in the skills required for paddling a sea kayak and a controlled wet exit wearing a spray deck.

These skills are normally a pre-requisite for easy club sea kayaking trips.

Pre-requisites: Able to swim 25 metres in paddling clothes and PFD. For juniors under 18 please email enquiry through to admin@swancanoeclub.org.au.

Equipment: provided

Members ($70) and Non-Members ($125) welcome

Full course outline is available at Introduction to Paddling a Sea Kayak Course | Swan Canoe Club Inc. (paddle.org.au)

All courses are run by an accredited Paddle Australia instructor.

Cancellation Fees apply if withdrawing from the course:

15% greater than 1 weeks notice
25% less than 1 weeks notice but greater than 48 hours notice
50% less than 48 hours notice

Disclaimer – SCC has the right to change or cancel courses at their discretion

Email – Geoff Emery: gemry13@gmail.com

APRIL ITPASK WITH GEOFF

May

4

Sat

Guided Paddle for Members

Tickets

May 4 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The guided paddle is suitable for all members, especially for those who are new to the club and paddling on Swan River. Your guide will take you out onto the river, and weather/wind dependent will take the group on a paddle that could include Chidley point, Point Walter, the Sandbar and/ or Freshwater Bay.

Contacting the nominated lead for the paddle is essential, so that they know the numbers and paddle experience of those attending. No RSVP may mean that if you turn up on the day you may not be able to join the group.

Please contact the lead to join this paddle for:

January – Sarah Whittaker

February – Gillian Henderson

March – Sarah Whittaker

April – Sarah Whittaker

May – Gillian Henderson

June – Gillian Henderson

July – Sarah Whittaker

August – Gillian Henderson

September – Sarah Whittaker

October – Gillian Henderson

November – Sarah Whittaker

December – Gillian Henderson

If you cannot access the named link please email Lauren in admin admin@swancanoeclub.org.au for the email – we are trying to limit publishing people’s email addresses in public places. Thanks

May

7

Tue

PRIVATE VENUE HIRE: No upstairs access

Tickets

May 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monthly meeting for Saltwater Flyrodders of WA

No upstairs access

Winter Time Trials

May 16 @ 5:20 pm – 6:20 pm

Booking link coming soon

May

17

Fri

Mexican HAPPY HOUR (Event by Deb)

Tickets

May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

May

19

Sun

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING

Tickets

May 19 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Intro to Kayaking

This course is designed for people who are new to kayaking or those wishing to learn basic kayaking skills including:

– gear and equipment
– safety awareness & rescues
– different types of kayaks and paddles
– basic strokes and techniques

Members $70 and Non-Members $125

Further information on the course content is available here.

BOOKING LINK TO APRIL

May

21

Tue

SCC Committee Meeting

Tickets

May 21 @ 4:00 pm

Winter Time Trials

May 23 @ 5:20 pm – 6:20 pm

Booking link coming soon

Winter Time Trials

May 30 @ 5:20 pm – 6:20 pm

Booking link coming soon

Jun

1

Sat

Guided Paddle for Members

Tickets

Jun 1 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The guided paddle is suitable for all members, especially for those who are new to the club and paddling on Swan River. Your guide will take you out onto the river, and weather/wind dependent will take the group on a paddle that could include Chidley point, Point Walter, the Sandbar and/ or Freshwater Bay.

Contacting the nominated lead for the paddle is essential, so that they know the numbers and paddle experience of those attending. No RSVP may mean that if you turn up on the day you may not be able to join the group.

Please contact the lead to join this paddle for:

January – Sarah Whittaker

February – Gillian Henderson

March – Sarah Whittaker

April – Sarah Whittaker

May – Gillian Henderson

June – Gillian Henderson

July – Sarah Whittaker

August – Gillian Henderson

September – Sarah Whittaker

October – Gillian Henderson

November – Sarah Whittaker

December – Gillian Henderson

If you cannot access the named link please email Lauren in admin admin@swancanoeclub.org.au for the email – we are trying to limit publishing people’s email addresses in public places. Thanks

Jun

4

Tue

PRIVATE VENUE HIRE: No upstairs access

Tickets

Jun 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monthly meeting for Saltwater Flyrodders of WA

No upstairs access

Jun

6