Education

Flatwater Guide/Instructor Training Course - Sydney June 29 & 30

Submitted by LynnP on Thu, 02/05/2013 - 08:43

Please refer to the Course details on http://www.paddlensw.org.au/book/education. Read the details for the Taining course and Assessment course, and for further information contact lynnatpaddlensw [dot] org [dot] au

FLOAT PLANS:

Submitted by LynnP on Tue, 23/04/2013 - 18:24

PLANNING for a TRIP: How ready are you? This picture is from one trip in NSW on the Shoalhaven which takes 3 to 4 days paddling with all of your gear & food. Your trip may be "just" a quick paddle across the local lake. It makes no difference.  Its all about being prepared. In recent years in NSW 3 paddlers came to grief on the water for reasons that are not fully explained.

PADDLESAFE - Safety Videos

Submitted by Tony Lewis on Wed, 10/04/2013 - 13:47

PaddleNSW encourages all members to view the website http://www.boatforlife.com.au/paddle-safe/ developed by NSW Transport Maritime. The emphasis of the website is educate on SAFETY.

Lifejacket safety focus on Sydney's waterways - Roads and Maritime Services

Submitted by Tony Lewis on Tue, 02/04/2013 - 15:50

Lifejacket safety will be a focus of Boating Safety Officers’ activity on Sydney’s waterways with the launch of a new campaign encouraging everyone to wear lifejackets at all times when on the water.

PaddleNSW – Kayaking for Healthy Living – Exercise and Participation

Submitted by Tony Lewis on Mon, 25/03/2013 - 10:45

PaddleNSW believe that kayaking is a great sport to assist healthy living through exercise and participation especially for those members of society who are recovering from crippling leg injuries from other sports or road running.

PaddleNSW introduces another 200 Physical Education teachers to kayaking

Submitted by LynnP on Sun, 24/03/2013 - 18:18

In a couple of hours the students learnt very basic paddling skills, and to take their minds off the scarey side of not controlling the craft, we introduced them to Canoe Polo.  Competing over the ball, and  manouvering the boat to a good position to score found them in the second two hours quite competent  paddlers, declaring that this wasn't so bad afterall.  I had to smil

Western Sydney University students learn to play canoe polo

Submitted by LynnP on Sat, 02/03/2013 - 10:42

 Welcome! Please read carefully.   You will learn basic kayak skills and tackle the game of canoe polo.  PLEASE CLICK ON THE HEADING FOR ALL DETAILS: 

PaddleNSW goes to Condobolin

Submitted by LynnP on Thu, 29/11/2012 - 10:03

 Recently, PaddleNSW Flatwater instructor travels six hours to Forbes to assess 7 new Guides to run the River Dreaming Tours on the Lachlan River. The tours are an initiative of the Lachlan Catchment Management Authority to introduce school children and locals to experiencing the beauty of the Lachlan River and the surrounding landscape first hand.

PaddleNSW Skills Workshops

Submitted by LynnP on Tue, 13/11/2012 - 10:41

Ever thought of learning more about Navigation or interpreting the weather?  Perhaps deep water rescues or learning to roll.  Have you considered risk management and preparing emergency plans should thing go "pear shaped" on one of your favourite trips? Good planning makes for good strategies to minimise frightening situations.
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