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“Of humankind's in-
ventiveness in the
challenge to travel
near or far, the canoe
was, to the cultures
of Oceania, what the
wheel was to west-
ern culture. As a Volume 1, Issue 1 Newsletter Date 17th November 2010
mode of transporta-
tion its impact and
significance was on Welcome to the very first CBOC Newsletter—The Rigger
the grandest of
scales." Hello everyone,
greetings from the Phantom
Steve West Kanu Paddler & welcome to
Culture Vol 5 1999 Volume 1, Issue 1of the
CBOC newsletter - “The
Rigger”
The Rigger will be issued bi-
monthly. If anyone has any-
Inside this issue: thing they would like to
share such as:
Photos
Welcome to 1
“THE RIGGER” Tips or tricks
Stories or yarns
2011
Membership
Celebrations
Birthdays or events
el presidente 2 Send in pictures of interest—there will be an editors
news Please email Sandi Brown or
Jason Mckell. Your contribu- award at next years xmas party for the most interesting
Xmas Party & tions will be greatly appreci- outrigger photo received.
AGM ated.
Social
Committee
2011 Membership
Celebrations 3
The bad news...unfortunately, (remember payment by in- but need another two to
Coconuts
it is that time of year when stalment is accepted). When make a full crew. Failing that,
Regatta
membership fees are due. you do pay your 2011 fees I will happily help anyone
Paddler Profile 4 remember to fill in the CYC change their first name by
Yes folks, time to crack open form (this just validates why Deed Poll to “Jason”.
the piggy bank, hassle your you receive your 2010/11
Paddler profile 5 bank manager or just don‟t
swipe card). Bank: ANZ Grafton St
A view from buy food for a week. BSB: 014-734
6
behind—a tail by The good news.........our club PS - if anyone knows some- Acc: 3542-79512
Chris Souter fees for 2011 remain un- one called Jason who isn‟t Name: Cairns Beaches
changed. It would be great if already a member, can you Outrigger Club Inc.
Stinger Season people could pay their fees encourage them to join up. Random donations always
sooner rather than later We already have four Jason‟s welcome!
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A note from el Presidente
Hi everyone, it‟s Tuki here. the marathon at Airlie could $1000 refurbishing 2 of the
I don‟t know about you, but be an old style biggie like 18 4 „canoes in town. Can I
I am super excited about or 20kms…… so try not to please remind everyone to
the regatta calendar for eat too much ham at Christ- treat the canoes with re-
next season. mas. spect. We need to look
after them and treat them
The great news for our club Now, given that we are a well. A big thanks goes to
is that 5 of the 6 regattas big club I would love to see Warren who is doing the
will be Townsville or north. us be able to win the club refurb, he‟s doing an excel-
The only regatta that we championship !!!!!! And that lent job & the two canoes
will have to travel south of should be our aim for the should be back on the racks
Townsville will be the first forthcoming year. by the end of November
one of the year on February
26th at Airlie Beach. I have On a more serious note, we All the best, see you @ the
also heard a rumour that have had to spend over AGM on Saturday the 20th
Christmas Party and AGM
Just a reminder that the get most of our club to- The best flip award
Club AGM and Christmas gether to talk about plans The one who sleeps in
Party is Sat 20th November for next season. the most award
from 1 pm at Ellis Beach. Best excuse award
Aside from the usual
The AGM kicks off first at These are always fun, and as
1pm. If anyone has agenda awards:
Most Improved long as they are done in
items for the General Meet- good spirit, always seem to
ing (which follows the Paddler of the Year
Club Person of the get a good laugh. The
AGM), could you please Awards will be given out
email them to Leigh to cir- Year mid to late afternoon. It
culate them to all members We will also have some razz
would be great if everyone
ASAP. It would be great to awards, for example:
could make it.
Social Committee
We all enjoy paddling— Or just a few people to take Parties
depends on who‟s steering the lead in this area. Suggestions anyone ????
of cause.......but it is nice to The social event will be de-
have some fun off the water If anyone is interested in tailed in the newsletter for
too. forming a social committee all to see. We could have
or being the chief social the bi-monthly social event
Over the past few months organiser (CSO), please put on the alternate month to
several members have dis- your hand up at the Christ- the newsletter. So it will be
cussed the need to inject mas party. For e.g activities newsletter—outing—
some socialisation into the could include; newsletter—outing and so
club. One idea put forth is BBQ‟s @ Ellis on. There‟s bound to be
to form a social committee. Dinner some good stories to tell
Drinks from this. hehehehehehe
Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 3
Celebrations: Weddings, Parties, Anything!
Iva’s 50th Birthday Wedding of Lambert
Party. & Kelli
Yes that is WRIGHT Iva Lambert Bout & Kelli Ahern
turned 50 recently and cele- tied the knot in front of fam-
brated her coming of age ily and friends at a lovely
with family and friends at ceremony at Ellis Beach.
Ellis. It was a great night of Congratulations Lambert and
food, fun, friendships and Kelli, everyone at the club
dancing. Congratulations Iva. wishes you all the best for
the future.
Our Last Regatta Results - Coconuts August 2010
The most recent regatta Open Men: Senior Master
was held in August at Coco- 3rd Marathon Women
nuts (Innisfail). Despite the 1st Marathon
blustery conditions and Master Men: 1st Sprint
tricky currents, the club 2nd Marathon
performed remarkably well.
Unfortunately I haven‟t been Open Women: Mixed
able to locate the sprint 4th Marathon 3rd and 19th
results (although I know the 4th Sprint
club did really well).
Master Women: U/19 Mixed
Results as per division were 6th marathon & 1st Marathon
as follows: 8th marathon 1st Sprint
The open men won a
bronze medal in the OC6
marathon, it was the first
medal the open men had
won in any race since May
2008. Fortunately, the boys
still had some energy left
after the race to celebrate
the bronze at the post re-
gatta party.
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Paddler Profile:
Heather Sinclair
How long have you been paddling for ? Just over 18 months.
Do you have a nick name ? Yeah, like I‟m gonna tell you!!
Favourite drink ? Naming the least favourite drink is easier....Bundaberg, that is NOT
rum!!
Favourite food ? Butter.
What do you like to do in your spare time ? Huh? Spare time? Am I missing some-
thing?
What do you do for work ? Psychologist and Sexual Assault Counsellor.
Song which best describes you ? Ahhh come on.....Crazy Love by Van Morrison.
Favourite paddling moment ? Paddles up!
If you were able to invite four people to dinner (anyone from around the world, living
or dead) who would it be and why ? Only 4? Well as long as it was catered.....Jesus
Christ (I want the real story), Dahli Lama (the humanistic touch), Russell Peters
(Canadian Comic, ya gotta check him out on YouTube), my dad (as he's been gone a
while). Anyone wanna join us, BYO??
Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 5
Paddler Profile:
Sean Raffety
How long have you been paddling for ? 6 months.
Do you have a nick name ? Raff .
Favourite drink ? Corona.
Favourite food ? A ig bowl of Irish stew.
What do you like to do in your spare time ? Outrigging , write/play/jam music with my
mates.
What do you do for a job ? Manage my fathers Cafe/Gelateria.
Song which best describes you ? Hunka, hunka burning love. (Warning ...you leave it
empty I will make it up hehehehe).
Favourite paddling moment ? Winning bronze in the open mens Marathon with the
boys at innisfail this year .... will never forget it... Awesome !!!!!
If you were able to invite four people to dinner (anyone from around the world, living
or dead) who would it be and why ? Eddie Murphy; Jimoin (for a good laugh around the
table ... ); Martha stewart (to save me cooking it) & James from 'James home services'
to clean up on his way out .
Note: apologies to Heather & Sean—we forgot to ask you for a photo so I had to use what I had !
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CAIRNS BEACHES
OUTRIGGER The View from Behind…….a Steerers tail by Chris Souter
CLUB
"Something special has ignoring his own safety, What a privilege for the rest
happened at Ellis" swam out and rescued the of us to be there.
ABN 47 574 648 698 little four legged flounderer. And how sad later at break-
Saturday morning training with fast to hear the gecko being
Postal Address: the Gents at Ellis Beach is blamed for running
PO Box 3122 always exciting. Crews are to the wrong side of the
CAIRNS cobbled together at the wa- canoe and causing the flip.
QLD 4870 ter's edge and it‟s full on Friendships come and go so
sledging from then on! fast these days don't they!
Email: But last Saturday we were all For those of you wishing to
brownpage8@ reduced to silence as we wit- put a face to the name, at-
bigpond.com nessed one of life's special tached is Chris‟ passport
moments, the bonding of man photo
and beast on the wild seas. The most lasting friend-
President ships are made through ad-
Tuki Brown After a particular torrid versity and this was no ex-
sprint, ace steerer Bodo and ception. After righting the
ph 4092 7283
his crew found themselves in canoe Bodo, with his little
the water (yes even world mate sitting firmly atop his
Secretary champion's have an off day). head, set an instant course
Chris Souter Whilst clinging to the up- for home. There, with misty
turned hull Bodo spotted a eyes (salt spray he said - but
Treasurer stowaway gecko sinking we all knew!) the gecko was
Alan Hopkins slowly in the water and so, returned safely to shore.
WARNING....WARNING….WARNING…..
Please be aware it is stinger season. Wearing the appropriate clothing whilst
on the water is strongly advised.
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Well folks, that‟s a wrap from “The Phantom Paddler”. Hope you enjoyed the first issue of
Cairns Yacht Club—
Ellis Beach “The Rigger” the next issue promises to be bigger and better. The next edition will feature:
Coaches corner
Health Tips with Dr Jason
Grenade handling advice from Bruce Gofton
The Rigger
Classic excuses for missing training
Newsletter Editors: 2011 training & regatta schedules and more
Sandi Brown AND … the Gecko will be speaking out about the rumours he caused Bodo‟s canoe to flip.
email
sandibrown Future Editions will feature
@socialworks.net.au Outrigger facts & features
Links to websites ect
&
Jason McKell Merry Christmas to you and your family,
remember, Santa always knows who has
email:
Jascon.mckell been naughty and who has been nice.
@boq.com.au
See you on the Water
