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31 Mar 2008	Classic Start for inaugural Bramble Bay Classoc Sea Kayak Race
10 Jun 2005	New Member Enquiry

Off and Racing at the 2008 Bramble Bay Classic Sea Kayak Race Off and racing to a good start in the 2008 Bramble Bay Classic Sea Kayak race Photograph:Helen Payne Classic Start for inaugural Bramble Bay Classoc Sea Kayak Race Peter Eickenloff, Shorncliffe, Monday, 31 March 2008 Sandgate Canoe Club Inc held the inaugural Bramble Bay Sea Kayak Race on Sunday 30 March 2008. “A competitive field of over 60 people enjoyed near flat conditions on Bramble Bay to mark the inaugural Bramble Bay classic as one to remember”, said Peter Eickenloff, President, Sandgate Canoe Club Inc. Classic start for first Bramble Bay Classic Sea Kayak Race   Sandgate Canoe Club Inc held the inaugural Bramble Bay Sea Kayak Race on Sunday 30 March 2008.    “A competitive field of over 60 people enjoyed near flat conditions on Bramble Bay to mark the inaugural Bramble Bay classic as one to remember”, said Peter Eickenloff, President, Sandgate Canoe Club Inc.   “The entries included sea kayaks, single and double outrigger canoes as well as racing surf skis to give a good mix of craft.   Mr Eickenloff said “that due to the near flat conditions the fastest time of 1 hour and thirty minutes to complete the 18 km circuit may remain the course record for a number of years”   “All competitors completed the circuit within two and a half hours with the majority within two hours, which illustrates how closely contested the race was”   “The race was well supported by the Volunteer Marine Rescue Sandgate and Sandgate Yacht Club as part of the safety plan for the event”   “Participants reported that they enjoyed the course and are looking forward to next years race, said Mr Eickenloff.   “Chief Official Allana Bold and her team are to be congratulated and they have already commenced planning for next years race”            Peter Eickenloff, President Sandgate Canoe Club said,”The next race for us will be the Wetlands Wander Creek race at Shorncliffe on 22 June 2008”   “Details on the next race and full results from the Bramble Bay Classic can be obtained at www.sandgate.canoe.org.au , via sandgate@canoe.org.au or by calling the club on 0418 839 742. Other Links   2008 Bramble Bay Classic Race Results Norm Oldham Medal Presentation at 2008 Bramble Bay Classic Mike Parsons and Ray Dahl Medal Presentation at 2008 Bramble Bay Classic Off and Racing at the 2008 Bramble Bay Classic Sea Kayak Race

kayaksline.jpg New Member Enquiry Peter Eickenloff, Friday, 10 June 2005 The club encourages prospective new members to contact us to discuss your options in more detail. New Member Enquiry Sandate Canoe Club Inc is a voluntary organisation that provides a number of opportunties for people to participate in canoeing and kayaking in a fun and safe manner.   The club encourages prospective new members to contact the club membership registrar on sandgate@canoe.org.au or 0418 839 742 to discuss membership options and alternative opportunities to develop good paddling skills. A person joining the club must have an Australian Canoeing Basic Skills Award, which can be obtained through the club or other providers. The basic skills award is conducted by the club over a Saturday and Sunday on certain first Saturdays and Sundays of the month. Our basic skills and membership fees are under review and will be changed from the November 2007 intake.   It is hoped that this information will assist you to enjoy canoeing and kayaking within a fun and safe club environment.

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