4 days ago

Derwent Canoe Club
A great turnout for today's race (race 5) in the Vaikobi Hobart Ocean Racing Series. Thanks for coming everyone. Here are the results: www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=329555 ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

Derwent Canoe Club
Courses and details for Race 5 of the Vaikobi Triple 4 Series tomorrow, Saturday 23rd, at Kingston Beach. Use the link below to enter the race, ensuring you choose the correct division and age category. Your age on 31/12/23 determines your category. Please have your Paddle Australia member number available, if we have not previously received it. www.nextlevelkayaking.com.au/collections/events/products/vaikobi-triple-4-series-river-and-bay-racesSchedule for the event▪️Race registration and body number issue 9.15 to 10.15am▪️Race briefing 10.15am▪️Race start for all divisions is 10.30amRegistration, briefing and race start all happen from the southern end of Kingston Beach.▪️Leg leash and compliant PFD's are compulsoryLikely courses for the race:With a top of 17 degrees and calm conditions, it is likely that all divisions will be heading south to Blackmans Bay, with a single lap for division 3, 2 laps for division 2, and 2 laps of longer length for division 1. Final courses will be given at the briefing, and may differ from this, should the conditions require it. Vaikobi are our feature sponsor for Race 5, and we will be drawing two pairs of their Vise+ sunglasses, valued between $120 - $140, at the pre-race briefing.You simply have to enter race 5 (have not previously won a random draw in this series, and be at the briefing) for your chance to win!After the race:There are plenty of great food and drink options within a block of the Kingston foreshore, including cafes, pub & bistro style dining, fish n chips, modern Japanese and Italian.A big thanks to our generous series sponsors!Vaikobi Epic Kayaks Sea to Summit Aqua Bound Paddles Nordic Kayaks Carbonology Sport ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

Derwent Canoe Club
Our very own Kate Eckhardt is through to the semi finals at the Canoe Slalom Senior World Championships in the UK! ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

Derwent Canoe Club
DCC is pleased to offer a new Ocean Ski Social Paddle Series comprising three separate events on 13 October, 10 November and 8 December (all Fridays starting at 6:00pm). Go as hard or as easy as you want....the aim is to wind down after a week at work.We will also hang around for dinner afterwards at the Derwent Sailing Squadron who have generously offered their member pricing for meals (discount of 20%).Details in the flyer below. No costs to DCC members (non-members must pay a non-member single event fee).Please register using the links below which will confirm your membership (or charge the non-member fee) and please indicate if you will be joining us for dinner after.See you then!Registrations for 13 October: paddleaustralia.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=162EA6143ED62EEE14F2A3222F54BB40097689C9Registrations for 10 November:paddleaustralia.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=28F2116C8949F5C9DA8914678A7C7E4C59A10779Registrations for 8 December:paddleaustralia.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=9FE5AC8C87F02B52AE90152E18E27BE49378E55C ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

Derwent Canoe Club
Vaikobi Triple 4 Series - Races 5 and 6After some exciting racing at Franklin for Race 4 our attention now turns back to saltwater for Races 5 and 6. Race 5 will be held at Kingston Beach this Saturday 23rd. The event starts at 10.30am, and at the briefing beforehand we will randomly draw 2 pairs of Vaikobi VIZE+ polarized sunglasses worth $120-140 each. The lucky winners will be able to choose from a range of styles and colours on the day! You simply have to enter the race, be at the briefing, and not be a previous Triple 4 random draw winner for your chance to take them home!Race 6 will be held on Friday 6th October, on the eve of the Freycinet Challenge. Race 6 will start at 5.00pm, with our random draw prize for this race being a Carbonology Sport CS2 adjustable carbon paddle worth $470. To reward paddlers travelling to this one, all participants will be in the draw regardless of previous random draw success! We have chosen the start time for Race 6 so Freycinet Challenge competitors have enough time to attend registration afterwards (open until 7.30pm) and the briefing for the Challenge itself from 7.30 to 8.00pm at the Iluka Tavern. We'll be briefing Race 6 participants and starting this event from the Muirs Beach boat ramp, just across the road from the Tavern.Race 5 is a designated "Bay" event with single series points on offer, while Race 6 is our first "Ocean" event of the series with double series points up for grabs.Race 5 entries and info www.nextlevelkayaking.com.au/collections/events/products/vaikobi-triple-4-series-river-and-bay-racesRace 6 entries and info www.nextlevelkayaking.com.au/collections/events/products/vaikobi-triple-4-series-ocean-eventsA big thanks to our generous series sponsors!Vaikobi Epic Kayaks Nordic Kayaks Carbonology Sport Sea to Summit Aqua Bound ... See MoreSee Less
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Welcome to the Derwent Canoe Club (DCC) and all things paddling in Southern Tasmania.

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.
  • Canoe Tasmania – Education – Accredited courses run by Canoe Tasmania to learn paddling skills.
  • Paddle Power – A great junior development program for slalom (adults also welcome).

Competitions

  • Ocean Ski Racing – run in conjunction with Next Level Kayaking.
  • Canoe Polo – Autumn A & B Roster and a Schools roster on from there.
  • Simple Slalom – Monthly competitions held at Broken Bridge during summer which are open to everyone.

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