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Oar-some pastime By KYLIE WILSON
FAMILY ATMOSPHERE:
Allison Parkinson, her children (from left) Ethan, Isaac and Eva, and fellow North East Canoe Club member Ian Minns all relish being part of the club and learning valuable water skills. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
GARDENING WITH
DEBBI
RSPCA
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FILM SPIN
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WINE TALK WITH
ANITA
FOR a small group of intrepid North East residents, the rush of a river, splash of a lake, or the roar of the ocean is their happy place. The North East Canoe Club was formed just a few years ago and has grown to become a close knit community of all ages. The club, which has members from a range of local towns including Wangaratta, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Bright, Albury/Wodonga and Mt Beauty, has grown to the point where they are now set to host the international Reel Paddling Film Festival in Oxley next month. Ian Minns, who has been with the club for three years, has had a passion for canoeing and related pursuits since his youth. “The attraction for me is that you can do lots of different things,” he said of his love of canoeing. “To me, one of the great things is being out in the natural environment.” Ian said that paddling around local waterways is also a treat for anyone who loves seeing wildlife in their natural habitat, such as platypi and lots of bird life. Over the years, he has paddled in a number of different waterways and places, from sea kayaking off the coast of Tasmania to exploring the rivers and creeks of the North East. “It’s a fairly family oriented club,” Ian said. “It’s great, being part of a team. “And I love to introduce new people to the sport.” Ian has a few favourite paddling spots, but he especially loves getting out on the King and Mitta Mitta rivers, and enjoys the tranquillity of some of the anabranches of the Murray River. Fellow Wangaratta resident and member Allison Parkinson, and her family, have relished learning new skills as part of the club, and said the outings are an ideal chance to enjoy time together with the family. continued page |
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