Clubhouse renovations, boat rackage and key allocations
Written by Darryl Coventry
Wednesday, 14 July 2010 19:49
Members,
The Burley Griffin Canoe Club will be providing limited opportunities for members to access the nearly refurbished club facilities at Molonglo reach for the purpose of rackage of boats.These spaces will be made available at the completion of the current works.A new set of rules, and forms, surrounding the usage of these spaces is currently being drafted and will be published once complete.
It has been decided that members wishing to access rackage in the shed will be required to submit an application form to the Boat Captain.The application form will be forwarded to the member on request.The Boat Captain will then review the application and where applicable will make a decision based on the application.Each case will be assessed and if necessary a waiting list created.If successful the member making application will be advised of costs and offered a period of time of rackage suitable to their needs.
Club keys will be allocated in a similar process as above.
In both instances members may be required to provide proof of identity and references to the Boat Captain in support of their applications.The club reserves the right to manage all craft and equipment kept on premises and only financial members are given the privilege of storage.
It should be noted that members who are not financial can be asked to remove their boat from the shed and return their key.
The renovations are scheduled to be finished soon – finally and these opportunities will be advertised as soon as possible.
USAGE of club EQUIPMENT AT CLUB EVENTS AND RACES OUTSIDE CANBERRA
As part of Burley Griffin Canoe Club's approach to fleet management, expressions of interest are now sought from members wishing to book club boats for events outside of Canberra for the membership year 2010 - 2011. Each application will be considered and permission for using of club canoes and equipment outside the ACT will be judged against a number of factors:
1. Suitability of the person booking the equipment to use and/or care for the equipment. (including the use of appropriate carriage systems when travelling) This may involve an assessment of the borrower being made by the boat captain or a representative of the committee to demonstrate skills required to afford the care of the equipment. This also includes a willingness of the borrower to assume responsibility for any breakage outside of normal wear and tear.
2. Security and safety of the equipment being used. (including assessing the suitability and safety of the event to the equipment and persons using it)
3. Amount of times the equipment has previously been used by that person. (equitable lending practices)
4. Amount of times club equipment has previously been borrowed versus payment of a fee for regular usage of club equipment.
5. Any other factor that the club captain and the committee deems is a suitable reason for permitting/denying access of that equipment to the lending party.
The boat captain is now keeping a master document of club equipment and records all requests in the register. To make a request please email
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or phone Darryl Coventry 0427973021.
Please submit all requests for Hawkesbury Canoe Classic race by no later that 31 July 2010. All other requests should be submitted no later than 2 weeks prior to the requested usage dates.
Pool sessions
Written by Patricia Ashton
Thursday, 27 May 2010 21:07
Pool sessions Sundays 25th July and 22nd August
Tuggeranong Pool (deep end) will be available to BGCC club members for rolling and flatwater skills practice on Sunday 25th July and Sunday 22nd August from 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
BYO polo, creek, freestyle, short ski or other whitewater boat and gear or canoe polo gear and boats will be available at no charge. Longer boats such as sea kayaks, long skis, downriver racers and TKs are unsuitable.
The cost will be pool entry and $10/person (to cover pool hire) payable on the day. Paddlers under 12 years are very welcome but will need to be able to confidently swim 25 metres, be members of BGCC and have their own life jacket.
There will be no formal instruction however, members may wish to form a group and arrange their own private instruction. If there is sufficient demand the club may be able to hire half the children’s pool (best place to hold beginner rolling instruction).
please advise Sue via the BGCC website if you wish to participate.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 June 2010 21:28
Blazing Paddles May 2010
Written by David Baldwin
Tuesday, 11 May 2010 14:52
Read about: President’s Report, A Note From The Boat Captain, Pool session Sunday 2 May, Shed Extension, Flat Water Convenor’s Report, Marathon 10 Series Race 2: Georges River, Coaches Corner (Rotator cuff), Multi Sport Races
Please note that to take part in our events, you need to be a registered member of both Paddle NSW and BGCC. See the "Membership" section on the left hand menu - and join us via our on-line facilities.
We are now holding our Winter Sunday Morning Time Trials. Be at Molonglo Reach by 9.30 a.m., (first boats away 9.45 a.m.,) with the aim of finishing at 11 a.m. All paddlers wishing to have their times recorded must wear an aproved PFD. (Wednesday evening time trials will recommence on Wednesday 6th October.)
