Essendon Canoe Club

Kangaroo Valley
2023-10-09 08:00 - 2023-10-12 17:00 UTC
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, 2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-12-13 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.

Come n Try Session 2
2023-12-03 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Christmas get together
2023-12-06 18:00 - 21:00
Come along and join fellow members for the end of year get together:
o Food will be provided, this year it will be Greek.
o BYO drinks
o Please bring a dessert to share.
Get ready for the annual “DUCK RACE”
RSVP to essendoncanoeclub@gmail.com so that we can have numbers for catering, or contact Frank.
Frank Magee M:0419.009.409

Induction session 1 of 2
2023-12-09 09:00 - 12:00

Sunday early social paddle - members only
2023-12-10 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-17 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

Induction session 2 of 2
2023-12-16 09:00 - 12:00

Slow club paddle
2023-12-17 10:00 - 11:00
Slow club paddle, aimed at beginners but all welcome. 30 minutes or so. Stroke correction and tips offered.
10:00 am on the water, paddling as a group.
Allow plenty of time to fit your boat, change and get all your gear.

Come n Try Day - session 1
2024-01-07 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 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.

Come n Try Day - session 2
2024-01-07 11:00 - 12:00

Club paddle on the Yarra
2024-02-17 11:00 - 16:00
18km return paddle. Starting at Studley park up to the confluence of Darebin Creek, return

City Lights Tour
2024-03-02 17:30 - 21:30
Club paddle, with a BBQ before the event and then off to see the city lights

Come n Try
2024-03-03 10:00 - 12:00
This is open to the public and offers prospective members a tour of the club and a chance to paddle on the water near the club.

Induction class 1 for new members
2024-03-09 09:00 - 12:00
A three hour session that runs new members through the operations of the club and teaches basic paddling skills and water safety.

Wednesday Social paddle
2024-03-13 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. First km or two as a group then at own speed.
Please dress for weather changes. Carry warm clothes, water and snacks.
Check the weather on the afternoon of the paddle to make sure you feel comfortable with the forecast conditions.

Director on Duty - Gary
2024-03-14 08:00 - 17:00
assist with taking boats to the water
offer advice
speak to members of the public

Induction session 2 for new members
2024-03-16 09:00 - 12:00
The second three hour session that consolidates basic paddling skills and introduces more advanced skills and rescues.

Sunday paddle
2024-03-17 08:00 - 10:00
