Has anyone got a descent light weight ski that they would rent to me for the weekend of the mainpeak race.

I will only be using it from Middle Swan Bridge to Bayswater, as I don't want to damage it on low water before this.

I am 5,8" so something size appropriate would be great.

Thanks,
Maurie

A forum for AD2011 paddlers to post about missing gear. Here's hoping it helps some people get their gear back, even better if it is in one piece!

Some people, groups and clubs will be looking for missing gear as the levels drop, hopefully they may be watching this page too.

Hi,

My kids (6 & 7) are looking for a third person to join their 2011 Junior Avon team, preferably around 6 or 7 years old and capable of completing either the 6.5km or 5.5km leg.

Or maybe an 8yr old good for the 6.5km leg.

Anyone interested?

Thanks
Richard
rtempest at bluebottle dot com

http://www.wa.canoe.org.au/?Page=21744

Anyone know about this before today, specifically how to enter, location, times, classes etc?

I knew it was coming up but that's it...

Photos of the 2011 Paddle Challenge
http://wanakikamoocow.smugmug.com/Sports/Flatwater-Paddling/Paddle-Chall...

I have got to say, paddling under the footbridge in the channel gave us spectators some excitement.

I've now improved on my formulae & it's not only better, but still meets my two earlier criteria.

1. If you're in routine training of several 1 -1.5 hour standard Avon training sessions, then a drink bag with water in it will be fine. I'd also suggest a water / cordial combination as a second water bottle. Use this one whenever you can, simply to break up the monotony of drinking water.

1 x Vajda Supersonic (XL). Carbon / Kevlar, well used boat. Not in brilliant condition. Ideal training boat. Includes foot pump. T-bar set up. Light weight, fast k1.
1 x Avon Descent K1. Superb boat, has done one high Avon only. Locally made by Perth’s most reputable private boat builder. Includes foot pumps (2), spray deck & alternate seat. Set up with foot pedals. Same length as a K2 however handles like a K1. Stable, light, strong & VERY fast. Will include air bags, PFD & helmet if requested.
$2,500 for both (not each:)).

Previously known as the Mandurah Classic.
29 January 2011
Last race in the The Doctor Festival of Paddling

New unique race format. Big prize money as Schweppes is the major sponsor, as well as additional sponsorship from Mandurah's local Boardwalk Businesses.

Ocean versus Estuary - Dawesville Cut to Mandurah Boardwalk

Skis versus K1s - Downwind versus Flat water
Who will win? Same distance, run at the same time - 14km.

For all details, see links below.

http://mandurahduel.blogspot.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mandurah-Duel/167774779909335?v=wall

There have been various discussions about the options for alterations to the race, however I'd now pose a different set of questions.

Is there an event this year?