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2 weeks ago

Derwent Canoe Club
The Canoe Slalom Australian National Championships were held at Bradys Lake last Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Forty paddlers from NSW, VIC, WA and TAS competed including 12 from this Club.Recently selected Olympic representatives Tim Anderson (MK1) and Tristan Carter (MC1) took the honours in their respective classes. It didn't go un-noticed that Tim flew straight from London (where he's been training) to Hobart especially to paddle at Bradys stating he wouldn't miss the chance to compete at this iconic location.Club members Kate Eckhardt and Claire Clements were on the podium in the womens' with Kate first and Claire third in both WK1 and WC1. Claire also took bronze in the Kayak Cross event.A brilliant few days of top class racing at a location we're so fortunate to have at our door step.Of course it takes a small army of volunteers to prepare, set up and run the event - to all of you the Club is extremely grateful! ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Derwent Canoe Club
Calling A grade canoe polo paddlers (or paddlers with great boat and ball skills) for the Derwent Canoe Club canoe polo winter roster starting 29th April. Limited spots available but if you’re interested contact Jane Stephenson on Jane.hillyard@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Derwent Canoe Club
Well Done to all DCC and Tamar paddlers who represented Tasmania in the canoe polo national championships in Canberra over the Easter long weekend. The results are:O55 3rd placeO45 2nd placeOpen Women’s joint 3rd placeU21 1st placeU18 2nd placeEvery paddler came back with a medal which was an incredible result. Congrats Tassie! ... See MoreSee Less
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Welcome to the Derwent Canoe Club (DCC) and all things paddling in Southern Tasmania.

To see what’s planned use the Future Planner link below and to enter events use the Calendar menu above noting that events may not be available until closer to the date.

Getting started – Are you a beginner wanting to learn to paddle ? Here are some options:

  • Paddling, Pals and Pizza – A social paddling group for members to meet others in the club, learn paddling skills, play games, make friends and chat over a meal afterwards. Look for it over summer on the events section of our Facebook page.
  • Southern “Under 3” river trips – River trips run by experienced club members on grade 1 or 2 rivers for novice paddlers progressing into the art of paddling on moving water.
  • Paddle Tasmania – Education – Accredited courses run by Paddle Tasmania to learn paddling skills.
  • Slalom Stingers – A great junior development program for slalom (adults also welcome).

Competitions

  • Ocean Ski Racing – Run in conjunction with Next Level Kayaking.
  • Canoe Polo – Weekly roster in terms 2 and 3 along with rolling practice at the Clarence pool.
  • Simple Slalom – Monthly competitions held at Broken Bridge during summer which are open to everyone.

State News

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  • Tasmanian Wildwater Age Championships Mar 5, 2024
    Come and join in for a FUN weekend of events, competitions and training. Wildwater Events Down River, Kayak Cross, Slalom (Age categories to apply) Details at: https://paddleaustralia.justgo.com/Workbench/i/r/EventsAndBookings/details/6A0C331E7EA6C87B0E219B94F21C36410D2D9084 The post Tasmanian Wildwater Age Championships appeared first on PaddleTAS.
  • All States Training Camp- Bradys Lake- Tasmania April 2-3 2024 Mar 5, 2024
    The All States Slalom Camps are a slalom development program for all slalom paddlers. The program is run by volunteers from canoe slalom clubs across Australia. The PACSLTC is facilitating the program to provide opportunities for paddlers, coaches, parents and officials to improve slalom in Australia.This camp will be run by the DCC on behalf of the […]