Following on from the recent Level 1 Coaching Course, a few would be Coaches are heading down to Merimbula on the weekend 9/10 Oct to do some supervised coaching and assessments. This provides an ideal opportunity for members who are looking for some help with their paddling technique to get it in comfortable surroundings with much cleaner and warmer water than Lake BG is ever likely to be.

All members are welcome to join in but, my beds are already spoken for so you will need to arrange your own accommodation. Except for the peak in January and the June long weekend there is always accommodation available somewhere in Merimbula. I’m no expert on whats best but, people have previously stayed and been happy at Tween Waters Caravan Park and the Black Dolphin Motel.

The program will follow the tried and proven ski/surf weekend schedule of turn up, paddle, have a BBQ, go to bed, get up and paddle again. As always, a smile and a relaxed attitude will be welcome.

I’d like to but cannot guarantee the weather. You come and take your chances. Timings are meet on Beach St at 9AM on the Saturday and we’ll work out everything else from there.

This is not a dedicated surfing or skiing weekend. It is a Coaches and Instructors get together that provides a chance for paddlers seeking help with technique to get it and put in some practice in somewhat more comfortable surroundings than LBG.

As the weekend is 2 weeks B4 the Hawkesbury, any coaching will probably be too little too late for that event but, you could practice in the channel and after the BBQ do a night paddle.

If you are interested, keep your eyes on this Forum as I’ll post updates as the weekend gets closer or grab me, Margi or one of the others at a timetrial. I’ll be away at the Avon until mid August.

Regards

Tom