Wednesday twilight paddle
2023-07-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC and 1 more date

Wednesday social paddle
2023-08-09 18:00 - 19:30

Come n Try
2023-09-03 10:00 - 12:00

AGM and Memorial for Fred Jordan and Bill Smith
2023-09-05 08:00 - 17:00
The Annual General Meeting of Essendon Canoe club will be held at the clubhouse and via Teams on Saturday September 16, 2023.
Breakfast will be available from 9am and the AGM will commence at 10:00. Following the AGM, there will be light refreshments (morning tea) and a memorial for Bill Smith and Fred Jordan where members can share their experiences of these two long serving members of the club.
At this meeting elections will be held for positions on the ECC committee. These include;
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary
Commodore
up to 4 General Committee members
Please consider nominating for Committee and contributing to the administration of the club. A nomination form is attached. If you have queries contact Tony Siler on
0435 920 542

Duty officer - Larry
2023-09-09 10:00 - 11:30
assist with taking boats to the water
offer advice

Duty Officer - Jutta
2023-09-10 10:00 - 11:30
assist with taking boats to the water and offering paddling advice

Sunday social paddle
2023-09-14 08:00 - 10:00
Meet at 8 am for assistance to carry boats and get on the water.
Travel at your own pace or buddy up with someone.
Assistance provided at 10 to get off the water and carry boats.

AGM and memorial for Fred Jordan and Bill Smith
2023-09-16 09:00 - 13:00
Breakfast at 9
AGM at 10
Memorial

Wednesday Social Paddle
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:30
On the water at 6
White lights front and back
We paddle upstream in the light for about 45 minutes then return

Sunday paddle
2023-09-24 08:00 - 10:00
On the water at 8 am. Assistance offered to get on the water
Off the water at 10 am. Assistance offered to get off the water
Paddle at your own pace and turn at the 1 hour mark.
Buddy up with someone if that suits you

Come and Try
2023-10-01 10:00 - 12:00

Kangaroo Valley
2023-10-09 08:00 - 2023-10-12 17:00
4 day paddle on the Kangaroo and Shoalhaven rivers in NSW.
This paddle was booked out early.
A report will be attached to the website later.

Sunday social paddle
2023-10-22 08:00 - 10:00
Meet at 8 am. Julie will help members get on the water.
Then paddle at your own pace.
10 am finish and Julie will help you get off the water.
See the Sunday paddle WhatsApp group for changes.
Check the wind conditions so see if you will feel comfortable on the water.

Wednesday night social paddle
2023-10-25 18:00 - 19:30
This is for paddlers of all abilities. We have an experienced paddler to paddle slowly with beginners.
Paddle together for the first km then at your own pace if you choose.
Paddle upstream, usually, for 45 minutes then return.
This way we return at the same time.
No lights are required at this time of the year but bring drinks and snacks.

Social paddle
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:30
10 am, on the water, paddle this Saturday.
The emphasis will be on a slow paddle. Faster paddlers can take off after 1 km.
We’ll paddle for 45 min then turn around.
If beginners would like to do less than this that’s fine. Reply to this.
If you’d like to have coffee and/or a bite to eat afterwards, at the Boathouse cafe, 12 noon, let me know so I can book a table.

Come n Try day
2023-11-05 10:00 - 12:00
These are the sessions we offer to attract new members.
We have two sessions and rely upon members to volunteer on the day to instruct, supervise and generally assist.
The public always comment on the welcoming nature of our club.
If you assist it is worth a helper levy refund.

Induction class 1 of 2
2023-11-11 09:00 - 12:00
New members will be taught basic skills and safety procedures so they can paddle independently or in groups.
Please don’t use the Rogues and boats 1, 2 and 8 until you check with the instructor in charge.

Social paddle and pizza
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:30
on the water at 6:00 pm
We’ll put the pizza order in before we leave. $10 each

Induction class 2 of 2
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00

Canoe Polo Victoria - Interclub
2023-11-19 09:00 - 15:00
ECC is hosting this canoe polo competition. Members are welcome to come along and check it out.

Social paddle - members only
2023-11-22 18:00 - 19:30
Ready to paddle at 6:00 so allow at least 20 minutes preparation.
We will paddle upstream (usually) for 45 minutes then turn around.
Please dress for weather changes. Carry warm clothes
Check the weather on the afternoon of the paddle to make sure you feel comfortable with the forecast conditions.

Come n Try Day - session 1
2023-12-03 10:00 - 11:00
Always wanted to give paddling a go?
Come on down and we will show you around the Club, explain the membership process and put you in a boat for a try if you wish*
If you join the club the $10 fee will refunded
If you cannot make it on the day, please contact us to make alternative arrangements with our membership officer
Register for the event through the ECC calendar at https://essendon.paddle.org.au/calendar/If you get stuck see the guide https://helpdesk.paddle.org.au/new-member/
*** children need to be registered too
The number of people in the group who will paddle depends on the number of instructors on the day. This could mean that some registered people will not paddle – we will take people on a first registered first in basis. Consider wearing a mask when inside.
At this stage we have allocated 10 places per session but
this is dependent on the number of instructors available on the day (we are all volunteers)
if we have only 1 instructor the session will be a tour through the club and some basic instruction on the land
if we have 2 instructors we will have one teaching on the land and one of the water with 6 only
this will mean that the first 6 registered people will get to paddle; the others will be on land only
if we have 3 instructors we will have one teaching on the land and two on the water with 10 people
we have to work to strict ratios and we hope you will understand this.
the first 10 registered people will go on the water; any more than this will be on a waiting list
For more information:
Contact essendoncanoeclub@gmail.com
*please bring a change of clothes and old sneakers or beachcombers if paddling – you may end up wet and cold and we have great change rooms and hot showers if you need! Wear synthetic or woollen clothing. No cotton – if wet it stays cold. The water is still very cold.
