This was a terrific video, http://www.sbs.com.au/documentary/program/1087

if you are interested in finding out more contact steve.

Mel Dunn and her 5 crew finished the 714km race in just over 50 hours to get 21^st place overall. A darn fine effort and a reflection of all the hard work over the last year. 68 starters with 55 finishing.

In their Voyageur class of canoe the were 7^th overall and 4^th women’s team.

http://www.yukonriverquest.com/yrq/app/12yrq/results.php#nav_Overall

Got a problem that needs your help…….

During Winter  (or any time) when its cold, dark, windy, raining you decide that you really should clear your head with an OC session. Before you can answer the question of “will I be the only one attending?” you have turned off the alarm and left your mates one person short.!

Couple of years ago, we had a sort of ‘diary’ happening where members would contact me if they were likely to attend a session. These people were then the first contact if for whatever reason (weather, lack of numbers etc) the session was to be cancelled.  Probably not important for you ‘locals’ but if travelling from the likes of Singleton, Bellbird, C’bong, Tronna or have arranged child care etc it really irks.

Yeh I know there are all sorts of fancy calendars hanging with Google and Yahoo.  But let’s KISS and simply send email if planning to attend & let a better system evolve???

Stephen Dawes

Coach NOCC

0408594340

stephendawes@ozemail.com.au

this is just a draft

Draft OC Calendar 2012-13 draft 2

Until maybe September our Tuesday morning OC6 session is staying in bed.

Training days will be:

Wednesday  530pm,

Thursday 530am,

Saturday 6am

Sunday 7am

Sunday will be dropped if numbers are not happening. Considering making it an OC1/2 day anyhow seeing as we have lots of little boats now: may even start out of Horseshoe Beach

Even if the outside temperature is single digit and the doona / ‘mum’ is warmer, the air near water level is close to water temp………..and that’s before you start paddling.

A number of us are keeping fit ready for the start of the OC1/2 season and the Cooks crew will need motivation as well so come along.

See you on the water. !!

The club agreed last Tuesday night that we would encourage the Juniors to attend the Sunday morning sessions. Depending on numbers/weather etc the program will be adjusted so that the kids may get a hit out with the adults or by themselves with me if more targeted (hard core) sessions are planned for regatta prep’ns etc.

BRING THEM ALONG !

• Monday morning – 5:25am – 7am
• Monday 5.25pm – postponed till ??
• Tuesday morning – 5.25am – 7am
• Wednesday afternoon – 5.25pm – 7pm
• Thursday morning – 5.25am – 7am
• Saturday morning – 6.00am – 8am, Followed by optional  coffee/breakfast
• Sunday morning – 7.00am – 9am, Followed by optional coffee/breakfast

NOTE: All sessions are designed to cater for casual/novice paddlers as well as those who think they can paddle