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Tin Can Bay hosted Queensland Sonics Camp by Norma Sanderson
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THREE-DAY ANNUAL dragon boat training camp for junior paddlers was held at Tin Can Bay. The ‘Queensland Sonics’ Club was formed some years ago to give young people an opportunity to compete within their own age groups rather than be included into senior teams. Reclassified junior paddlers now are from ages of 12 to 24 years. The team of 27-plus enthusiastic young paddlers from different parts of Queensland participated and ventured on a most compensative program, which was run by a very qualified Australian coach, Martin Palveka. The group, along with parents and adult supervisors, enjoyed accommodation at Cathy House, run by the Lions Club. After arrival the team ventured to the Yacht Club hardstand to set up. The Cooloola
Coast Dragon Boat Club was hosting and willing to be involved, supplying two dragon boats for the camp. Coach Martin covered gruelling paddling sessions on the water, land-based fitness, nutrition advice and building confidence and trust with each other.
Queensland Sonics using CDBC boats for three days of training at Tin Can Bay
On the Sunday night, Martin conducted a coaching workshop for interested paddlers. Unfortunately only Norma Sanderson represented the Cooloola Club and five members from the Hervey Bay Club made
the effort. The workshop was very informative and Martin introduced the “new” way to paddle. This method is being adopted by the juniors and also by the Auora teams.
kids to swim and be safe around the water. It’s never too late to save you or your child or someone you know who struggles in the water. Prevention is the best intention.
Eager swimmers from the Rainbow Warriors swim club
A family fun night at Swim Club! T
HURSDAYS HAVE been a great success with over 15 swimmers and their parents there for support, and of course the social aspect of the evening. It is such a great experience for our local children to keep in contact with each other in and out of school. Most of our children attend different schools, but when they all show up to swimming it’s lovely to see the connection and how much they miss each other.
Why not come along and enjoy the atmosphere, family fun, support and a feeling you can only get from being involved in the community spirit! From 5pm Thursdays! Eight weeks and the season will be up and the pool will be closed again for the winter. So come on in and get your body moving or get the kids in for lessons before it’s too late! Remember accidents in the water don’t just happen when it’s warm. Teach your
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The Grotty Yachties win the coveted Olive Trophy
by Gwyn Moore
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E WELCOME BACK our head coach, Sandra Wooster, after a well-deserved break and we extend a big thank you to Helen Hurworth for her great effort as acting coach in Sandra’s absence. While the Cooloola Dragons are not entering a team in the State Title Festival 2021 at Kawana March 6/7, we will be represented as volunteers over that weekend. Our first competition for this year will be in the Wide Bay Series commencing May 29 at 1770. To that end, our training continues Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings in preparation for this series. As always, the invitation is out there for anyone to come and try! Just come along and have fun on the water. For further information on our club or on dragon boating please phone Sandra on 0402 352 756.
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HE 2021 AUSTRALIA DAY Challenge was organised by the Dragons. The first water event was the dragon boat race, followed by the kayak relay, then paddling, or in some cases, walking, inflatable lilos. Last was the sailing race, which was delayed due to lack of wind, and by the time the wind came in, was held in a raging out-going tide. Land events included boules, thong throwing and the egg-and-spoon race. After lunch there was tough competition in the ‘Covid 19 Crossing Borders’ quiz. Get an Australian trivia question correct and you were one step closer to getting home. An incorrect answer put you in quarantine. The Dragons and Sailability teams put up a good fight, but just not good enough on the day. The glorious day ended with some poetry and singing with the trophy being won by the Yacht Club, again.
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