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With most series winners already known and some paddlers overseas, entries were probably a bit down on earlier races but still healthy enough. A good proportion of the gun ski paddlers had entered but none of LCRK’s “gunnish” ski paddlers were present. LCRK paddlers there were the five oldest paddlers entered (Phil Geddes, Tim McNamara, Tom Simmat, Tim Hookins and me, all of whom clear the 60+ age bar by more than 10 years) plus youngster Tony Hystek, also in the 60+ age group, and the much younger Don Johnstone (paddling with Tim Hookins) and Anjie Lees. All had entered the long course with the exception of Tony Hystek who needed to get back to base quickly to return to his event coordinating role with Maya Gibson and the BWP.
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With most series winners already known and some paddlers overseas, entries were probably a bit down on earlier races but still healthy enough. A good proportion of the gun ski paddlers had entered but none of LCRK’s “gunnish” ski paddlers were present. LCRK paddlers there were the five oldest paddlers entered (Phil Geddes, Tim McNamara, Tom Simmat, Tim Hookins and me, all of whom clear the 60+ age bar by more than 10 years) plus youngster Tony Hystek, also in the 60+ age group, and the much younger Don Johnstone (paddling with Tim Hookins) and Anjie Lees, preparing for her upcoming Avon tilt. All had entered the long course with the exception of Tony Hystek who needed to get back to base quickly to return to his event coordinating role with Maya Gibson and the BWP.
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One thing immediately obvious to the older LCRKers was that their earlier selection of wide and very safe boats was not justified but did offer secure comfort during the turbulent start, the occasional power boat wash, minor crosswinds and the usual Davistown ferry wake. Phil G grabbed the best washrides, Tim Mc chose a better wash-ride than Tom S and I wash-rode no-one and came in last but had some satisfaction in nearly catching Tom’s sea kayak when the 15km race ended at under 14km. Tim H and Don J in the Supersonic double kayak had no problems with stability and rocketed away. Tony Hystek in the V14 flew past us to the short course turn and back to come in five minutes or so ahead of the second place getter in the short course event.
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One thing immediately obvious to the older LCRKers was that their earlier selection of wide and very safe boats was not justified but did offer secure comfort during the turbulent start, the occasional power boat wash, minor crosswinds and the usual Davistown ferry wake.

Phil G grabbed the best washrides, Tim Mc chose a better wash-ride than Tom S and I wash-rode no-one and came in last of the males but had some satisfaction in nearly catching Tom’s sea kayak when the 15km race ended at under 14km. Tim H and Don J in the Supersonic double kayak had no problems with stability and rocketed away. Tony Hystek in the V14 flew past us to the short course turn and back to come in five minutes or so ahead of the second place getter in the short course event.
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Newbie view from the back of the pack
The scene:
The Brisbane Waters Open was held on 27 July, launching from Davistown, home of hosts, Brisbane Waters Paddlers. This was the last race of the 2019 PaddleNSW Carbonology Sport Harbour Series. It was also the event chosen by this old paddler to try out Harbour Series paddling.
With most series winners already known and some paddlers overseas, entries were probably a bit down on earlier races but still healthy enough. A good proportion of the gun ski paddlers had entered but none of LCRK’s “gunnish” ski paddlers were present. LCRK paddlers there were the five oldest paddlers entered (Phil Geddes, Tim McNamara, Tom Simmat, Tim Hookins and me, all of whom clear the 60+ age bar by more than 10 years) plus youngster Tony Hystek, also in the 60+ age group, and the much younger Don Johnstone (paddling with Tim Hookins) and Anjie Lees. All had entered the long course with the exception of Tony Hystek who needed to get back to base quickly to return to his event coordinating role with Maya Gibson and the BWP.
The sun was out but the temperature was very cold initially. The wind, which had earlier been forecast to be quite high, seemed benign from the protected launching point.
The best boat for the expected conditions was one aspect to consider but a possibly more important decision was which rudder to use: a weed shedding rudder certainly helped passage over the healthy sea grasses in the extensive shallows at low tide.
The weekend decision to finish the race as well as to start it well away from the shallows and ferry wharf made lots of sense but reduced the long course distance from 15km to just under 14km of coast side and cross-bay sections. The short course would have similarly shorter than the advertised 10km.
The race:
One thing immediately obvious to the older LCRKers was that their earlier selection of wide and very safe boats was not justified but did offer secure comfort during the turbulent start, the occasional power boat wash, minor crosswinds and the usual Davistown ferry wake. Phil G grabbed the best washrides, Tim Mc chose a better wash-ride than Tom S and I wash-rode no-one and came in last but had some satisfaction in nearly catching Tom’s sea kayak when the 15km race ended at under 14km. Tim H and Don J in the Supersonic double kayak had no problems with stability and rocketed away. Tony Hystek in the V14 flew past us to the short course turn and back to come in five minutes or so ahead of the second place getter in the short course event.
Wash-up:
The Brisbane Waters Open was well run and greatly enjoyed by this old newbie and the other LCRK paddlers present. More of us next year? Maybe more wind too?
Series presentations were held at the nearby RSL. Congratulations to all the gun ski paddlers winning outright and class/age divisions.
Paul vK