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Technology in Paddling

I enjoy a good electronic gadget! I don't like them for the sale of liking them, and if I can't see the purpose of a good bit of technology, then it is not a good bit of technology.

The emergence of the iPhone was a good example. The phone on its own was just another phone, however when you add the right applications & learn to use them properly, suddenly the iPhone served a purpose. The turning point with the iPhone for me was finding an application that allowed me to set up interval training sessions.

Submitted by Winged Paddler on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 20:27
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Channel 10 Coverage

Somewhere to comment on Channel 10's coverage of Avon Descent 2011

Submitted by Rookie on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 14:54
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Walyunga to Amiens - tips?

I'm doing my first (if you exclude a scare in 2007) Walyunga to Amiens run on Saturday arvo. Any tips for a scared Ski Girl? :-)

Submitted by Ski girl on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 17:01
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2011 Geegelup cup Bridgetown

The 2011 Geegelup cup will be raced again in Bridgetown on the 27th and 28th of August. The river is currently flowing very nicely so if you have not had enough of the moving water come down and enjoy a great weekend. This event is also open to craft with rudders. All information can be found on the Wildwater website.
www.wildwaterwa.canoe.org.au

Spencer

Submitted by Spencer on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 08:02
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Bells rapid DR race 21st August

The 4th Wildwater race of the season will be held at Bells on the 21st of August. This year we are opening up this race to craft with rudders, so if you want to be apart of a great mornings racing check out the Wildwater website for online entry info or you can enter on the day between 8am- 8.30am, (www.wildwaterwa.canoe.org.au)

Spencer

Submitted by Spencer on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 07:57
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Moondyne pics

Hello Paddlers,

On Sunday I rode my bike to Moondyne rapid in the Avon Valley and took pictures of just about every paddler, which I'm happy to provide to everyone at no charge.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/moondyne11

https://picasaweb.google.com/110792762958178882334/AvonDescent2011Moondy...

https://picasaweb.google.com/110792762958178882334/AvonDescent2011Toodya...

Submitted by Ski girl on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 06:44
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Moondyne pics

Well I THOUGHT I could put articles up on RBP but I have failed at my attempt to get this one to actually show - hopefully this will take you to it:

http://www.ratherbepaddling.com.au/node/625

Pics from Moondyne!!

Submitted by Ski girl on Tue, 08/09/2011 - 11:01
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Strategies for a crowded river

This feature is aimed at competitors who want to make good progress through the field on Day 1. The first grids away are stronger paddlers who get the advantage of a clear river to race away. Those further back will face a crowded river, particularly in the first hour or two down to Katrine Bridge.

If you are racing to try and get your best time, here are some suggestions for dealing with the sea of craft that may lie ahead of you in the early stages (and indeed in other spots too, like the Ti Trees and the start of Day 2). Additional contributions are as usual invited!

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 18:07
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Training after a deluge

So what now? On its own there may not be enough rain to get the Avon flowing, and besides, even if it did, no experienced paddler thinks that the first major flow on a river like the Avon is particularly safe.

I had two favourite sessions after a blast of rain.

Submitted by Winged Paddler on Sun, 06/26/2011 - 08:41
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The Valley

Whats your favourite section of the valley?

Once the water is actually flowing, the training sessions before the big race are the most enjoyable. You take your own time to get through and you just soak up the experience.
My favourite section is Emu Falls (Scorpions tail - Washing Machine)

Submitted by Wanakikamoocow on Sun, 06/05/2011 - 20:43
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