Canning River Canoe Club

Tuesday 28th July 2026 Club Night.

19 members present tonight, with 17 paddlers on the water enjoying yet another still, clear winter’s night. Again the water level was at 0mm on the Gardiner water meter. Upstream course to Riverton Bridge and back to Shelley Sailing Club.

Jake Hammond and Jos Doak-Smith had a great tussle to be the fastest by some margin, but the nomination winner Paul Genovese, whose time was just one second from what he nominated.

Thanks to timers Phil and Simon.

Pizza night next Tuesday, where we will wish our Avon Descent paddlers all the best and perhaps do a little rain dance to get some much-needed water in the river.

Tuesday 21st July 2026 Club Night.
20 members tonight, with 18 paddlers enjoying practically a carbon copy of last week’s conditions with the water level at 0mm on the Gardiner water meter, a mild temperature, clear sky and no wind.
Downstream course to Mt Henry Bridge and back to Shelley Sailing Club.
Jake Hammond was fastest once again and in a plastic PRS ski what’s more.
Tonight’s nomination winner was Club President, Simon O’Sullivan, whose time was just one second from what he nominated.
Thanks timers Phil and Mike.

Tuesday 14th July 2026 Club Night
19 paddlers took to the water. The level was at 0mm on the Gardiner water meter and dropping. Despite the low tide and being mid-winter, it was another lovely night, with a mild temperature, clear skies and no wind.
Upstream course. For most to Riverton Bridge, with a couple opting for an earlier turn at the pipeline before heading back to the Sailing Club.
Most paddlers were too optimistic with their nominations, seemingly not accounting enough for the slowing effect of shallow water.
Jake Hammond though can hold his head high with a sharp time that was not only the fastest on the night, but the only one who went faster than forecast.
Tonight’s winner was Peter Ferguson whose race time was just four seconds from what he nominated.
Thanks timers Phil and Chris.

See you at the Marathon End-of-Season Awards Dinner, Great Company, Food & Awards !

PWA Marathon End Season Awards Dinner Event registration: PWA Marathon End Season Awards Dinner @ Ascot, Australia. Saturday, July 25, 2026 17:00 (GMT+8)

Tuesday 7th July 2026 Club Night
20 members, 18 paddlers present. 125mm on the Gardiner water meter. Lovely still conditions, with clear skies and minimal current.
Downstream course to Mt Henry bridge and return.
Tonight’s prize winner was Richard Tempest who was just three seconds from his nominated time.

Thanks to timer Phil, assisted by Rod and data entry managed by David U.

Tuesday 30th June 2026 Club Night
12 members at the club, 11 hardy paddlers, medium water, 300mm on the Gardiner water meter. Cold, cold wind but clear skies. Upstream course to Riverton Bridge.
Tonight’s winner was Jake Hammond who was just one second from his nominated time.

Thanks to timers, Steve and Simon.

Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Club Night
17 members at the club, 14 paddlers, low water 80mm on the Gardiner water meter. Still conditions, clear skies and barely a 3 knot breeze. Downstream course to Mt Henry Bridge.
Tonight’s winner was Paul Genovese who was 6 seconds from his nominated time. Connor Jacob not only came in 11 seconds from his nominated time in second, was also fastest with a sharp 24.39 for the 5km course.

Thanks to timers, Dave U, John and Simon.

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Tuesday 16th June 2026 Club Night
18 members at the club tonight, 16 paddlers, low water 130mm on the Gardiner water meter, 5 knot breeze. Upstream tonight to Riverton Bridge.
Tonight’s winner was Rod Marsh who got to within 10 seconds of his nominated time.
Tonight’s photos shows club member David Gardiner presenting Rod Marsh with a movie voucher.