2021 Paddle Queensland Ocean Racing State Championships
Three of our Sandgate Paddle Club members participated in the recent 2021 Paddle Queensland Ocean Racing State Championships held on the 7th November 2021. It was a 15km downwind course from the Southport Spit to Miami on the Gold Coast. The right conditions turned up on the morning of the race, with 10-15kts of NNE with some residual E swell. Armand, AndrewB & PeteH got amongst it with the 70 odd other competitors on the day. With Armand coming in 14th in the 50-54 division, AndrewB 1st in the 40-45’s and PeteH 8th in Opens.
Thanks to Paddle QLD (Scott, Eden, Julian and all the volunteers) for putting a great event!
Full results can be found here.
Credit for the photos @paddle2fitness & @PaddleQLD
Skills And Rescue Practice 2021
HUGE SARP (Skills And Rescue Practice) day at Queens Beach North, Redcliffe with over 30 paddlers, old and new, arriving for the training day. Co-ordinators Susan and Warren put on a great day ably assisted by the experienced sea kayakers in the group. Weather was stunning and conditions ideal as many new paddlers broke that fear barrier of going upside down in a kayak, and get back in the kayak in good shape. Experienced paddlers blew the cobwebs off what they knew.
Wynnum-St Helena Island-Brisbane River Trip
Wynnum-St Helena Island-Brisbane River Trip from the 25th September 2021
Elanda Point Camp 2021
Elanda Point Camp 2021