I'm going to be at the dragonboat races in mid sept.
I'm going to stay a few extra days and was wondering if there might be a chance to paddle an outrigger during this time...
Any suggestions or leads?
Submitted by malachi on Sat, 06/30/2007 - 9:49am
Hi Malachi.
Here's the link to the New South Wales Outrigger Association website. Click on 'Club Directory' and depending on which Club is closest, give 'em a call and I'm sure they'll be more than willing to save you a seat.
Cheers,
Hasto
#1 Sat, 06/30/2007 - 8:01pm
Oops! Forgot the link - here it is.....
http://www.aocransw.com/
Hasto
#2 Sun, 07/01/2007 - 4:25pm
Malachi
Who are you racing with ? We are heading to the World Championships as well .....maybe we can get a group together after the event .
#3 Wed, 07/04/2007 - 12:25pm
US Masters. Will take it to PM - but would love to get a group together.
#4 Wed, 07/04/2007 - 6:42pm
Hi Malachi.
Dan from Toronto here. Same story. Would love to do some OC paddling in Sydney area after the Worlds in September.
I just sent you a PM
regards, Dan
#5 Thu, 07/05/2007 - 1:46am
Hey All,
I would love to get in on some group OC paddling in the Sydney area, in September, Malachi has my info. However, I'm also wondering if any Australian paddlers can suggest a fun escape for a couple days after the DB races in September.
My ideal would be a couple day trip somewhere sunny and warm, with an OC1 I could rent/borrow, lots of water time, and a good amount of hanging around on beaches and exploring.
Where do the Sydney paddlers go for a long weekend or a short vacation? And is there any club or boat company that rents OC1s there? Maybe too much to hope for, but any input is welcome - I've just started researching what to do after the races. Gotta see at least a tiny slice of Australia after all that flight time and before I slog back to work.
Many thanks!
V
#6 Tue, 07/31/2007 - 10:44am
Valerie, Dan and Malachi, you would be looking for "Outrigger Central" warm and sunny and largest concentration of OC's in Australia. I'm referring to South East Queensland of course, specifically Mooloolaba or the Gold Coast. Less than 1hour and $49 plane flight from Sydney.
See here for a preview.
http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com/2007/03/how-lucky-am-i-to-live-and-pla...
Cheers Rambo
#7 Tue, 07/31/2007 - 12:19pm
Inland Outrigger
Echuca, Victoria, Australia.
Might just join you there in September Rambo!
#8 Thu, 08/16/2007 - 4:24am
Looks like it's just you and me Clarkie, must have frightened the others off when they saw my wipe outs on the blog.
Maybe I'm not such a good Ambassador after all. Just the same, free canoes, warm sun and cold beer ain't all that bad.
Prolly the Dragon Boaters are looking for a different experience.
Cheers Rambo
#9 Thu, 08/16/2007 - 11:34am
Hey Rambo. I just sent you a PM.
We'll bring the industrial strength iaku.
regards, Dan
#10 Wed, 09/05/2007 - 6:47am