WEDNESDAY NIGHT TIME TRIAL
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- Timetrial Calendar
- Timetrial Calendar
- 2022 Club Championship
- 2024 Club Championship
- 2021 Club Championship
- 2023 Club Championship
Above: TT's are held year round. Photo: John Harrison (PNSW Image of the Year 2021-22)
%lfloat width=440px |TT's are held year round. Photo: John Harrison (PNSW Image of the Year 2021-22)
%lfloat width=440px |TT's are held year round. Photo: John Harrison (PNSW Image of the Year 2021-22)
- NSW weather forecast - wind, cloud, temp, rain, storm etc
- Windy - weather - wind, cloud, temp, rain, storm etc
- LC River Water Level, Fullers Bridge (Manly Hydraulics Lab)
- LC River Water Level, Fullers Bridge (Manly Hydraulics Lab)
- 2020 Club Championship
- 2022 Club Championship
Time Trials are on every Wednesday of the year with the following exceptions:
Time Trials are on every Wednesday of the year usually with the following exceptions:
- There are occasional cancellations for safety reasons due to bushfire, flooding, lightning, etc.
- There are occasional cancellations for safety reasons due to bushfire, flooding, lightning, pandemics etc.
- Non-members must pre-arrange participation by contacting a committee member or emailing the committee in advance of the time trial. Registrations of non-members will not be accepted after 6:10pm on the Wednesday night.
- May only paddle at LCRK via prior arrangement. Email request to: committee@lcrk.org.au.
- May only paddle at LCRK via prior arrangement. See Contact LCRK page
All Members and visitors are subject to the Paddle Australia Code of Behaviour which can be found here. Please familiarise yourself with this document.
All paddlers are reminded that LCRK Time Trials are not races. Our Time trials are run for individuals to improve fitness and boat handing skills, and to reach personal goals. They are conducted in a supportive and encouraging environment, and are inclusive of paddlers of all skill levels. Behaviour that might be acceptable in a ‘race’ is not acceptable in our time trials. All paddlers must be accommodated by each other on the water with respect and etiquette to ensure they have a good experience and want to come back.
- Be aware of fishermen and stay away from their lines.
- Be aware of fisherpeople and stay away from their lines.
Juniors (Paddlers <18yo)
LCRK club facilities are currently not suitable to support Junior Paddlers. Involvement of Juniors in the club is restricted to direct relatives/guardians of existing members, who directly supervise the junior themselves.
Juniors without paddling experience
Juniors interested in paddling at the club but with no paddling experience are encouraged (as are adults) to first gain experience in a more suitable environment (see Membership page)
Juniors with paddling experience
Experienced juniors are welcome to paddle in our time trials provided they satisfy the following:
- May only paddle at LCRK via prior arrangement. Email request to: committee@lcrk.org.au.
- Must be a PNSW Member and a Member of a PNSW affiliated Club (otherwise Single Event Membership must be paid).
- Must wear a properly fitted life jacket
- must initially be accompanied on the water by a parent/guardian who is knowledgeable of the LCRK TT course, time trial procedure and etiquette
- Once familiar with the course, TT procedure and etiquette Juniors may paddle the time trial at the discretion of the club and with permission of their parent/guardian
- Note it is unlikely any new visiting juniors will be accommodated in the dark
- NSW weather forecast - wind, cloud, temp, rain, storm etc
- 2019 Club Championship
- 2021 Club Championship
Food
We have made arrangements with local restaurant Cafe Geo to deliver pre-ordered meals to the LCRK shed at 8pm. We'll keep an eye on the level of interest for this and refine approach as seems necessary. Details are as follows • Geo Café (Mowbray Road) will provide an 8pm bulk delivery to the LCRK shed. • You need to pre-order your own meal by 6pm – use the pro-forma sheet near the rego desk • Pre-pay (cash only) – into the cookie jar next to the pre-order sheet. • Orders are sent to Geo 6pm sharp! Meals delivered to table near rego desk at 8pm. • Split meals are of course fine – you sort out yourself. • The traditional LCRK Café service is of course still available
The menu includes salads, pastas and pizzas - with options and prices as shown below.
Food
We have made arrangements with local restaurant Cafe Geo to deliver pre-ordered meals to the LCRK shed at 8pm. We'll keep an eye on the level of interest for this and refine approach as seems necessary. Details are as follows • Geo Café (Mowbray Road) will provide an 8pm bulk delivery to the LCRK shed. • You need to pre-order your own meal by 6pm – use the pro-forma sheet near the rego desk • Pre-pay (cash only) – into the cookie jar next to the pre-order sheet. • Orders are sent to Geo 6pm sharp! Meals delivered to table near rego desk at 8pm. • Split meals are of course fine – you sort out yourself. • The traditional LCRK Café service is of course still available
The menu includes salads, pastas and pizzas - with options and prices as shown below.
- LC River Water Level, Fullers Bridge (Manly Hydraulics Lab)
- LC River Water Level, Fullers Bridge (Manly Hydraulics Lab)
- Timetrial Calendar
- Timetrial Calendar
- 2018 Club Championship
- 2020 Club Championship
- 2019 Club Championship
- 2017 Club Championship
- 2018 Club Championship
- 2016 Club Championship
LCRK Timekeeping System: Pre-Event Information
LCRK Timekeeping System - Pre-Event Information
LCRK Timekeeping System: Post-Event Information
LCRK Timekeeping System - Post-Event Information
LCRK Timekeeping System: Pre-Event Information
LCRK Timekeeping System: Pre-Event Information
LCRK Timekeeping System: Post-Event Information
LCRK Timekeeping System: Post-Event Information
We have made arrangements with local restaurant Cafe Geo to deliver pre-ordered meals to the LCRK shed at 8pm. We'll keep an eye on the level of interest for this and refine approach as seems necessary. The menu includes salads, pastas and pizzas - with options and prices as shown below.
We have made arrangements with local restaurant Cafe Geo to deliver pre-ordered meals to the LCRK shed at 8pm. We'll keep an eye on the level of interest for this and refine approach as seems necessary. Details are as follows • Geo Café (Mowbray Road) will provide an 8pm bulk delivery to the LCRK shed. • You need to pre-order your own meal by 6pm – use the pro-forma sheet near the rego desk • Pre-pay (cash only) – into the cookie jar next to the pre-order sheet. • Orders are sent to Geo 6pm sharp! Meals delivered to table near rego desk at 8pm. • Split meals are of course fine – you sort out yourself. • The traditional LCRK Café service is of course still available
The menu includes salads, pastas and pizzas - with options and prices as shown below.
We have made arrangements with local restaurant Cafe Geo to deliver pre-ordered meals to the LCRK shed at 8pm. We'll keep an eye on the level of interest for this and refine approach as seems necessary. <placeholder - menu to be provided shortly>
We have made arrangements with local restaurant Cafe Geo to deliver pre-ordered meals to the LCRK shed at 8pm. We'll keep an eye on the level of interest for this and refine approach as seems necessary. The menu includes salads, pastas and pizzas - with options and prices as shown below.
Food
We have made arrangements with local restaurant Cafe Geo to deliver pre-ordered meals to the LCRK shed at 8pm. We'll keep an eye on the level of interest for this and refine approach as seems necessary. <placeholder - menu to be provided shortly>
- Lane Cove River Water Level at Fullers Bridge (Manly Hydraulics Lab)
- LC River Water Level, Fullers Bridge (Manly Hydraulics Lab)
- Tides, Wind and Weather
- Willy Weather - Tides, Wind and Weather
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated Singles Cup Handicap to score points for the Crudslime Cup (12km), Sugarloaf Cup (9km) or Coffee Cup (6km)
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated Doubles Cup Handicap to score Doubles cup points
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated Singles Cup Handicap to score points for the Crudslime Cup (12km), Sugarloaf Cup (9km) or Coffee Cup (6km). Read here for more detail on how the 'Singles Cup' works.
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated Doubles Cup Handicap to score Doubles cup points. Read here for more detail on how the 'Doubles Cup' work.
- Lane Cove River Water Level at Fullers Bridge (Manly Hydraulics Lab)
- Timetrial Calendar
- Timetrial Calendar
- Result History
- Cup Points
- Cup Points
- Timetrial History
- Club Championship
- Club Championship (2015)
- K4
- 2017 Club Championship
- 2016 Club Championship
- Timetrial Calendar and
- Timetrial Calendar
LCRK Member (pre-paid) | $0 |
LCRK Senior Member | $5 |
LCRK Prepaid Member | $0 |
LCRK Adult Member | $5 |
LCRK Senior and Junior Members can pre-pay for 2015-16 Time Trial registration either in conjunction with Membership or at the registration desk. Price is $70pa (Seniors) and $30pa (Juniors) - pro rata after 1 January 2016.
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties together LCRK. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward.
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward.
Time Trial Videos
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward.
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties together LCRK. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward.
Time Trial Videos
- Preliminary Results for Most Recent Timetrial
- Preliminary Results for Most Recent Timetrial
Kayaking is a potentially dangerous sport (especially after dark) and all paddlers must be familiar with and comply with all the applicable safety requirements, including PFD and lighting requirements, when taking part in the Wednesday Night Time Trial.
Kayaking is a potentially dangerous sport (especially after dark) and all paddlers must be familiar with and comply with all the applicable safety requirements, including Lifejacket (PFD) and lighting requirements, when taking part in the Wednesday Night Time Trial.
- There are occasional cancellations for safety reasons due to bushfire, flooding. lightning, etc.
- There are occasional cancellations for safety reasons due to bushfire, flooding, lightning, etc.
- Once on the water at the pontoon, paddlers go downstream 200m (keeping to the Right Hand Side of the river) to the start line, which is under the Epping Rd Bridge, then turn around and face upstream and await their start. You should be on the water at least 5 minute before your start.
- Once on the water at the pontoon, paddlers go downstream 200m (keeping to the Right Hand Side of the river, away from the racing-line) to the start line, which is under the Epping Rd Bridge, then turn around and face upstream and await their start. You should be on the water at least 5 minute before your start.
- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course - Head downstream from the start using the Non-cup Start Time
- Fourth & Fifth Wednesdays of the month: Standard Timetrial using the Non-cup Start Time
- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course - Head downstream from the start using your Non-cup Start Time
- Fourth & Fifth Wednesdays of the month: Standard Timetrial using your Non-cup Start Time
- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course - Head downstream from the start using theNon-cup Start Time
- Fourth & Fifth Wednesdays of the month: Standard Timetrial using theNon-cup Start Time
- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course - Head downstream from the start using the Non-cup Start Time
- Fourth & Fifth Wednesdays of the month: Standard Timetrial using the Non-cup Start Time
- The Christmas Party/BBQ is held on the Wednesday before 20 December.
- The Christmas Party/BBQ is held on the Wednesday before 20th December.
Time Trials are on every Wednesday of the year with the following exceptions:
- The Christmas break is for the two weeks from 20th December to 2nd January
- The Christmas Party/BBQ is held on the Wednesday before 20 December.
- The HCC BBQ is on the first Wednesday after the HCC, for members to share their HCC experience. This is usually the last week of October.
- There are occasional cancellations for safety reasons due to bushfire, flooding. lightning, etc.
- Singles Cup Handicaps
- Doubles Cup Handicaps
- Singles Cup and Doubles Cup Handicaps
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated handicap to score points for the Crudslime Cup (12km), Sugarloaf Cup (9km) or Coffee Cup (6km)
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated handicap to score Doubles cup points
- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course - Head downstream from the start using recommended start time
- Fourth & Fifth Wednesdays of the month: Standard Timetrial using recommended start time
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated Singles Cup Handicap to score points for the Crudslime Cup (12km), Sugarloaf Cup (9km) or Coffee Cup (6km)
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated Doubles Cup Handicap to score Doubles cup points
- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course - Head downstream from the start using theNon-cup Start Time
- Fourth & Fifth Wednesdays of the month: Standard Timetrial using theNon-cup Start Time
Wednesday nights are a great opportunity to meet experienced paddlers and improve your fitness and skills. Please read the following so that you are aware of your responsibilities on and off the water.
Wednesday nights are a great opportunity to meet experienced paddlers and improve your fitness and skills. Please read the following so that you are aware of your responsibilities on and off the water.
LCRK Timekeeping System - Post-Event Information:
LCRK Timekeeping System: Post-Event Information
Information produced by the LCRK Timekeeping System:
LCRK Timekeeping System: Pre-Event Information
LCRK Timekeeping System - Post-Event Information:
- Recommended Non-cup Start Times
- Non-cup Start Times
- Crudslime and Coffee Cup Handicaps
- Singles Cup Handicaps
- Please do not park close to the amenities building unless you have equipment required for the running of the time trial. Park in the designated car park area.
Please do not park close to the amenities building unless you have equipment required for the running of the time trial. Park in the designated car park area.
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated handicap to score points for the Crudslime Cup (12km) or Coffee Cup (6km)
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated handicap to score points for the Crudslime Cup (12km), Sugarloaf Cup (9km) or Coffee Cup (6km)
Time trial course
Time trial courses
- The reverse 12km is the exact reverse of the above - downstream to Fig Tree Bridge, upstream to Fullers Bridge and finish line, finishing downstream under Epping Bridge.
- The reverse 9km is the exact reverse of the above - downstream to the 9km turn, upstream to Fullers Bridge and finish line, finishing downstream under Epping Bridge.
- The reverse 6km course is a little different - downstream to the red buoy under Burns Bay Rd at Linley Pt (check the map!) then back over the finish line, finishing upstream at the Epping Bridge,
Costs
The following are the participation costs for the Wednesday night time trials.
LCRK Member (pre-paid) | $0 |
LCRK Senior Member | $5 |
LCRK Junior Member | $2 |
Member of PaddleNSW and an affiliated club | $7 |
All Others (includes PaddleNSW Insurance) | $20 |
LCRK Senior and Junior Members can pre-pay for 2015-16 Time Trial registration either in conjunction with Membership or at the registration desk. Price is $70pa (Seniors) and $30pa (Juniors) - pro rata after 1 January 2016.
Costs
The following are the participation costs for the Wednesday night time trials.
LCRK Member (pre-paid) | $0 |
LCRK Senior Member | $5 |
LCRK Junior Member | $2 |
Member of PaddleNSW and an affiliated club | $7 |
All Others (includes PaddleNSW Insurance) | $20 |
LCRK Senior and Junior Members can pre-pay for 2015-16 Time Trial registration either in conjunction with Membership or at the registration desk. Price is $70pa (Seniors) and $30pa (Juniors) - pro rata after 1 January 2016.
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Safety and Regulations
Safety and Regulations
Etiquette
Etiquette
Time trial course
Time trial course
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward.
-> 12km course from the water in Autumn (video)
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward.
LCRK Senior and Junior Members can pre-pay for 2015-16 Time Trial registration either in conjunction Membership or at the registration desk. Price is $70pa (Seniors) and $30pa (Juniors) - discounted after 1 January 2016.
LCRK Senior and Junior Members can pre-pay for 2015-16 Time Trial registration either in conjunction with Membership or at the registration desk. Price is $70pa (Seniors) and $30pa (Juniors) - pro rata after 1 January 2016.
River Map
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Location
The Wednesday Night Paddle takes place on the Lane Cove River, starting at the Chatswood Athletic Field on the corner of Epping and Mowbray Roads, Lane Cove West. There is ample parking for cars and access to the course from a pontoon.
- Please do not park close to the amenities building unless you have equipment required for the running of the time trial. Park in the designated car park area.
Please visit our membership page for information on getting involved.
The information on our membership page will provide additional context to the content below.
Costs
The following are the participation costs for the Wednesday night time trials.
LCRK Member (pre-paid) | $0 |
LCRK Senior Member | $5 |
LCRK Junior Member | $2 |
Member of PaddleNSW and an affiliated club | $7 |
All Others (includes PaddleNSW Insurance) | $20 |
LCRK Senior and Junior Members can pre-pay for 2015-16 Time Trial registration either in conjunction Membership or at the registration desk. Price is $70pa (Seniors) and $30pa (Juniors) - discounted after 1 January 2016.
Location
The Wednesday Night Paddle takes place on the Lane Cove River, starting at the Chatswood Athletic Field on the corner of Epping and Mowbray Roads, Lane Cove West. There is ample parking for cars and access to the course from a pontoon.
- Please do not park close to the amenities building unless you have equipment required for the running of the time trial. Park in the designated car park area.
Most paddlers supply their own kayaks, however the club has various boats available for members to borrow, including several suitable for novice members to try out. Refer to our Club Boat page.
Most paddlers supply their own kayaks, however the club has various boats available for members to borrow, including several suitable for novice members to try out. Refer to our Club Boats & Boat Hire page.
- Tides
- Tides, Wind and Weather
- Lane Cove River Map
Information for coming Time Trials:
- Results
- Timekeeping Roster
- Tides
- All members are expected to take part in timekeeping duties when requested, usually twice per year
Timekeeping
All members are expected to take part in timekeeping duties when requested, usually twice per year
Etiquette
- Kayak with bow in front at each turn has right of way.
- Keep to the right of the channel at all times. Veer right to avoid an oncoming kayak.
- When overtaking on a corner, go wide and to the outside of the slower kayak. Give a boat length clearance before cutting in. The boat in front has right of way. Do not call a warning to the boat in front as this can lead to confusion. The onus is on the passing boat to pass safely and courteously.
- Be aware of fishermen and stay away from their lines.
- Do not call your number at the finish line unless requested to do so by the timekeepers.
- The 12km course follows the river upstream to Fullers Bridge, turning anticlockwise around the right hand pylon, then downstream past the pontoon and all the way to the last red (port) marker pylon before the Figtree bridge. Paddlers turn anticlockwise around this marker also, before returning upstream to the finish line under the Epping Rd Bridge.
- The 9km course is similar to the 12km course, except that instead of going all the way to Figtree Bridge, paddlers turn anticlockwise around the first red floating buoy over on the right just past the narrows at Sugarloaf Pt.
- The 6km course is similar to the 12km course, except that instead of going all the way to Figtree Bridge, paddlers turn anticlockwise around the first red floating buoy downstream of the footbridge, before returning upstream to the finish line at Epping Rd.
- The 12km course follows the river upstream to Fullers Bridge, turning anticlockwise around the right hand pylon, then downstream past the pontoon all the way to the last red (port) marker pylon before the Figtree bridge. Paddlers turn anticlockwise around this marker and return upstream to the finish line under the Epping Rd Bridge.
- The 9km course is similar to the 12km course, except that instead of going all the way to Figtree Bridge, paddlers turn anticlockwise around the first red floating buoy on the right just past the narrows at Sugarloaf Pt.
- The 6km course is similar to the 12km course, except that instead of going all the way to Figtree Bridge, paddlers turn anticlockwise around the first red floating buoy downstream of the footbridge, before returning upstream to the finish line at Epping Rd.
See the course videos referenced above to get more of an idea..
Etiquette
- Kayak with bow in front at each turn has right of way.
- Keep to the right of the channel at all times. Veer right to avoid an oncoming kayak.
- When overtaking on a corner, go wide and to the outside of the slower kayak. Give a boat length clearance before cutting in. The boat in front has right of way. Do not call a warning to the boat in front as this can lead to confusion. The onus is on the passing boat to pass safely and courteously.
- Be aware of fishermen and stay away from their lines.
- Do not call your number at the finish line unless requested to do so by the timekeepers.
Location
Location
Schedule
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated handicap to score cup points
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated handicap to score cup points
- Please do not park close to the amenities building unless you have equipment required for the running of the time trial. Park in the designated car park area.
Newcomers and prospective members
Please visit our membership page for information on getting involved.
Schedule
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated handicap to score points for the Crudslime Cup (12km) or Coffee Cup (6km)
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated handicap to score Doubles cup points
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Eligibility
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Eligibility
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The first time trial of each month is Crudslime Cup night where members compete for the club trophy.
Newcomers and prospective members
Please visit our membership page for information on getting involved.
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Time Trial Procedure
- Register for the time trial by recording your number and name against your handicap start time. Your first handicap start time will be given to you by a committee member following discussion. Thereafter, handicaps and recommended start times are generated automatically by The Handicapper).
- Every paddler must display a reflective number or letter board on their boat identifying them to the timekeepers. Fully paid-up members are allocated a permanent number and number board. Visitors or first-timers will receive a letter board which they use for that night only.
- There are 3 measured distances available; a 6km distance for beginners or those in slower craft, a 9km intermediate course, and 12 km for regular experienced paddlers. The 12km distance takes between 50 minutes (~14 km/h) and 80 minutes (~9km/h). Paddlers should stick with the 6km and 9km courses until they can complete 12km in under 80 minutes.
- Once on the water at the pontoon, paddlers go downstream 200m (keeping to the Right Hand Side of the river) to the start line, which is under the Epping Rd Bridge, then turn around and face upstream and await their start. You should be on the water at least 5 minute before your start.
- Paddlers start in their handicap groups at the following intervals
- When the paddler's handicap start time is called, paddlers line up behind the start, are accounted for by the timekeepers, before being started at the appropriate time.
- An illuminated timing board shows you your time at the start and finish, and the results are also posted on the LCRK website each week.
Virtually any paddle craft can be used in the time trial. Popular boats include sea kayaks, multisports, K1s, TK1s, Flashes, Ocean Racing skis, etc.
Virtually any paddle craft can be used in the time trial. Popular boats include sea kayaks, multisports, K1s, TK1s, Flashes, Ocean Racing skis.
Regulations
Safety and Regulations
Time Trial Procedure
- Register for the time trial by entering your number and name against your handicap start time, sign form and affirm that you are a member of PaddleNSW (for insurance purposes). Your first handicap start time will be given to you by a committee member following a discussion with you regarding your experience. Your subsequent start times are self-assigned based on your previous results (excluding Crudslime Cup nights, where start times are set by The Handicapper).
- Every paddler must display a reflective number or letter board on their boat identifying them to the timekeepers. Fully paid-up members will receive a number board which is theirs to keep, and visitors or first-timers will receive a letter board which they use for that night only.
- There are 3 measured distances available for paddlers, with a 6km distance for beginners or those in slower craft, a 9km intermediate course, and 12 km for regular experienced paddlers. The 12km distance will take anywhere from 50 minutes (~14 km/h) for the faster paddlers to 80 minutes (~9km/h) for the slower paddlers. It is recommended that paddlers stick with the 6km and 9km courses until they can complete 12km in under 80 minutes.
- Once on the water at the pontoon, paddlers go downstream 200m (keeping to the Right Hand Side of the river) to the start line, which is under the Epping Rd Bridge, then turn around and face upstream and await their start. It is recommended you are on the water at least 5 minute before your start.
- Paddlers start in their handicap groups at the following intervals
- When the paddler's handicap start time is called, paddlers line up behind the start and are accounted for by the timekeepers, before being started at the appropriate time.
- An illuminated timing board shows you your time at the start and finish, and the results are also posted on the LCRK website each week.
- If you do not complete the course for any reason you must return to the start line and make the timekeepers aware of your presence so they can mark off your number. This is necessary to avoid instigating a search procedure.
- Paddlers passing the 6km turn buoy after 7.30pm on their downstream leg, must turn back to the start to avoid unnecessary search procedures being commenced.
- If you do not complete the course for any reason you must return to the start line and make the timekeepers aware of your presence so they can mark off your number. This is necessary to avoid instigating a search procedure.
- Paddlers passing the 6km turn buoy after 7.30pm on their downstream leg, must turn back to the start to avoid unnecessary search procedures being commenced.
Parking
- Please do not park close to the amenities building unless you have equipment required for the running of the time trial. Park in the designated car park area.
- Crudslime and Coffee Cup Handicaps
- Doubles Cup Handicaps
- Recommended Non-cup Start Times
- Start List - Pre-registrations
- Preliminary Results for Most Recent Timetrial
- Result History
- Cup Points
- Crudslime and Coffee Cup Handicaps
- Doubles Cup Handicaps
- Recommended Non-cup Start Times
- Start List - Pre-registrations
- Preliminary Results for Most Recent Timetrial
- Result History
- Cup Points
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- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course - Head downstream from the start
- Fourth & Fifth Wednesdays of the month: Standard Timetrial
- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course - Head downstream from the start using recommended start time
- Fourth & Fifth Wednesdays of the month: Standard Timetrial using recommended start time
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated handicap to score cup points.
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated handicap to score cup points.
- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course: Head downstream from the start
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated handicap to score cup points
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated handicap to score cup points
- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course - Head downstream from the start
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated handicap to score cup points.
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated handicap to score cup points.
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated handicap to score cup points.
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated handicap to score cup points.
Schedule
- First Wednesday of the month: Singles Cup - Start on your allocated handicap to score cup points.
- Second Wednesday of the month: Doubles Cup - Try a double and start on your allocated handicap to score cup points.
- Third Wednesday of the month: Reverse Course: Head downstream from the start
- Fourth & Fifth Wednesdays of the month: Standard Timetrial
View the course map
Fly the course!
Video of 12km course in Autumn \\
Fly the course!
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Fly the course!
Video of 12km course in Autumn \\
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward. Here is a video of a K2 completing the 12km circuit in Autumn.\\
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward. \\
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View the course map \\
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The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward. Here is a video of a K2 completing the 12km circuit in Autumn.
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward. Here is a video of a K2 completing the 12km circuit in Autumn.
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The Wednesday Night Paddle takes place on the Lane Cove River, starting at the Chatswood Athletic Field on the corner of Epping and Mowbray Roads, Lane Cove West. There is ample parking for cars and access to the course from a pontoon.
The Wednesday Night Paddle takes place on the Lane Cove River, starting at the Chatswood Athletic Field on the corner of Epping and Mowbray Roads, Lane Cove West. There is ample parking for cars and access to the course from a pontoon.
- Complete (online) a PaddleNSW single event form for insurance purposes; event is "LCRK Time Trial" and cost is $20. Alternatively, fill in a supplied copy of this form on the night for the same $20. Temporary members may attend five Wednesday night paddles paying $20 each night after which full membership fees must be paid.
- Complete (online) a PaddleNSW single event temporary membership form for insurance purposes; event is "LCRK Time Trial" and cost is $20. Alternatively, fill in a supplied copy of this form on the night for the same $20. Temporary members may attend five Wednesday night paddles paying $20 each night after which full membership fees must be paid.
- Fill in a form to gain temporary membership and pay $20 for the night. Temporary members may attend five Wednesday night paddles paying $20 each night after which full membership fees must be paid.
- Complete (online) a PaddleNSW single event form for insurance purposes; event is "LCRK Time Trial" and cost is $20. Alternatively, fill in a supplied copy of this form on the night for the same $20. Temporary members may attend five Wednesday night paddles paying $20 each night after which full membership fees must be paid.
- Fill in a form to gain temporary membership and pay $15 for the night. Temporary members may attend five Wednesday night paddles paying $15 each night after which full membership fees must be paid.
- Fill in a form to gain temporary membership and pay $20 for the night. Temporary members may attend five Wednesday night paddles paying $20 each night after which full membership fees must be paid.
- Novice/first-time paddlers may only take part during summer months (November - March)
- Novice/first-time paddlers may only take part during daylight saving months (~November - ~March)
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward. Here is a video of a K2 completing the 12km circuit in Autumn.
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward. Here is a video of a K2 completing the 12km circuit in Autumn.
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward.
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward. Here is a video of a K2 completing the 12km circuit in Autumn.
- There are 2 measured distances available for paddlers, with a 6km distance for beginners or those in slower craft, and 12 km for regular experienced paddlers. The 12km distance will take anywhere from 50 minutes (~14 km/h) for the faster paddlers to 80 minutes (~9km/h) for the slower paddlers. It is recommended that paddlers stick with the 6km courses until they can complete it in under 40 minutes.
- There are 3 measured distances available for paddlers, with a 6km distance for beginners or those in slower craft, a 9km intermediate course, and 12 km for regular experienced paddlers. The 12km distance will take anywhere from 50 minutes (~14 km/h) for the faster paddlers to 80 minutes (~9km/h) for the slower paddlers. It is recommended that paddlers stick with the 6km and 9km courses until they can complete 12km in under 80 minutes.
- The 9km course is similar to the 12km course, except that instead of going all the way to Figtree Bridge, paddlers turn anticlockwise around the first red floating buoy over on the right just past the narrows at Sugarloaf Pt.
- Preliminary Results for Most Recent Timetrial
- Result History
- Points: Crudslime - Coffee - Doubles
- Preliminary Results for Most Recent Timetrial
- Result History
- Cup Points
There are three ways for paddlers to be eligible to join the Wednesday night paddle:
There are three ways to join the Wednesday night paddle:
Information produced by the LCRK timekeeping system:
Information produced by the LCRK Timekeeping System:
Active Links
Information produced by the LCRK timekeeping system:
- Start List - Pre-registrations
- Start List - Pre-registrations
- Non-cup Start Times
- Recommended Non-cup Start Times
- Crudslime and Coffee Cup Handicaps
- Doubles Cup Handicaps
- Non-cup Start Times
- Crudslime and Coffee Cup Handicaps
- Doubles Cup Handicaps
- Points: Crudslime,Coffee,Doubles
- Points: Crudslime - Coffee - Doubles
- Points: Crudslime
- Points: Crudslime,Coffee,Doubles
- Crudslime and Coffee Cup Handicaps
- Doubles Cup Handicaps
- Crudslime and Coffee Cup Handicaps
- Doubles Cup Handicaps
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward.
The Wednesday Night Time Trial is the thread that ties LCRK together. A large number of regulars turn up each week rain, hail or shine to take on the clock and each other. There's plenty of talk before and after the paddling but on the water it's eyes forward.
- Pre-registration Start List
- Start List - Pre-registrations
- Pre-registration Start List
- Preliminary Results for Most Recent Timetrial
- Result History
- Pre-registration Start List (pre-paid members only)
- Preliminary Results for Most Recent Timetrial
- Full Result History
- Be a member of PaddleNSW or another PaddleNSW-affiliated paddle club and pay $6 for the night
- Fill in a form to gain temporary membership and pay $10 for the night. Temporary members may attend five Wednesday night paddles paying $10 each night after which full membership fees must be paid.
- Be a member of PaddleNSW or another PaddleNSW-affiliated paddle club and pay $7 for the night
- Fill in a form to gain temporary membership and pay $15 for the night. Temporary members may attend five Wednesday night paddles paying $15 each night after which full membership fees must be paid.
- When the paddler's handicap start time is called, paddlers line up near the start and are accounted for by the timekeepers, before being started at the appropriate time.
- When the paddler's handicap start time is called, paddlers line up behind the start and are accounted for by the timekeepers, before being started at the appropriate time.
- Crudslime and Coffee Cup Handicaps
- Doubles Cup Handicaps
- Pre-registration Start List (pre-paid members only)
- Preliminary Results for Most Recent Timetrial
- Full Result History
- Be a member of LCRK and PaddleNSW and pay $5 for the night (waived if you buy a $70 season pass)
- Be a member of LCRK and PaddleNSW and pay $5 for the night (or pay $70 for a full year of time trials)
- Be a member of LCRK and PaddleNSW and pay $5 for the night
- Be a member of LCRK and PaddleNSW and pay $5 for the night (waived if you buy a $70 season pass)
- Be a member of LCRK and PaddleNSW and pay $4 for the night
- Be a member of LCRK and PaddleNSW and pay $5 for the night
- Be a member of LCRK and pay $4 for the night
- Be a member of LCRK and PaddleNSW and pay $4 for the night
- There are 2 measured distances available for paddlers, with a 6km distance for beginners or those in slower craft, and 12 km for regular experienced paddlers. The 12km distance will take anywhere from 50 minutes for the faster paddlers to 80 minutes for the slower paddlers. It is recommended that paddlers stick with the 6km courses until they can complete it in under 40 minutes.
- There are 2 measured distances available for paddlers, with a 6km distance for beginners or those in slower craft, and 12 km for regular experienced paddlers. The 12km distance will take anywhere from 50 minutes (~14 km/h) for the faster paddlers to 80 minutes (~9km/h) for the slower paddlers. It is recommended that paddlers stick with the 6km courses until they can complete it in under 40 minutes.