Melb Sun 22nd night city paddle.

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DavidJohn
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20 Dec 2013 5:36pm
The plan is to meet at the boat sheds [opp Fed Square] at 7.30pm

Conditions look perfect.
Helmy
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21 Dec 2013 12:34pm
Would love to come and bring the girls dj, but will be in perth, hopefully paddling down at dunsborough (any tips from locals down there?)
Aramathorn
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21 Dec 2013 3:56pm
Hi DJ,

Are there any special requirements for going along? Type of board, lights, reflection vest, fitness level, etc? Is this a casual paddle or a type of down winder?
DavidJohn
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21 Dec 2013 4:39pm
Aramathorn said..

Hi DJ,

Are there any special requirements for going along? Type of board, lights, reflection vest, fitness level, etc? Is this a casual paddle or a type of down winder?


Your board needs to be yellow..

Just kidding.. eveyone's welcome.. It's a very casual flat water paddle.

No need for PFD's.. [unless you can't swim].. Don't think anyone will be falling in..

I'll just be in T shirt and shorts.
Aramathorn
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21 Dec 2013 5:11pm
DavidJohn said..

Aramathorn said..

Hi DJ,

Are there any special requirements for going along? Type of board, lights, reflection vest, fitness level, etc? Is this a casual paddle or a type of down winder?


Your board needs to be yellow..

Just kidding.. eveyone's welcome.. It's a very casual flat water paddle.

No need for PFD's.. [unless you can't swim].. Don't think anyone will be falling in..

I'll just be in T shirt and shorts.




Sounds good, I am hoping to be there.
SaltH20
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21 Dec 2013 2:24pm
I would add:

Beer!!!

Lot's of ice!!!!

Strong paddlers carry the coolers!!!

Front, middle and back sobers making sure all is good!!!!!!!!!!

LIGHTS!!!!!!!

Bug spray, phones, camera/VID, music,

good vibes and smart choices!



That was December 17th. My boy Paul giving the example.





stimo
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21 Dec 2013 3:44pm
Stay clo
Helmy said..

Would love to come and bring the girls dj, but will be in perth, hopefully paddling down at dunsborough (any tips from locals down there?)


stay close to shore
Helmy
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21 Dec 2013 8:21pm
Thx stimo. Havent mentioned the noahs to my girls
DavidJohn
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22 Dec 2013 11:02am
It's a great place to paddle.

Usually no other boats at night.

Easy to get in and out.. and heaps of places to stop along the way.

Usually parking is no problem but get there early if you can.

I'll be there from about 6.30 and might grab a bite to eat first.. my number is 0433109989

MichelleN
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22 Dec 2013 11:05am
I would love to be there! Alas, I have commitments yet again that prevent it *sigh*.

I hope there will be more of these paddles!

Have fun, and posts lots of pics DJ to aid my simmering with envy.

Michelle
Teeps
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22 Dec 2013 11:45am
Sorry I can't make it DJ - family commitments - it IS THAT time of year!

Enjoy the paddle, stay safe and HAVE FUN!!! Merry Christmas!
DavidJohn
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22 Dec 2013 12:05pm
Teeps said..

Sorry I can't make it DJ - family commitments - it IS THAT time of year!

Enjoy the paddle, stay safe and HAVE FUN!!! Merry Christmas!


To those who can't make it.. Don't worry.. we have many more planed for the near future.
hoagie
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22 Dec 2013 1:28pm
I'm in, will try and bring a few extra paddlers too.
PTWoody
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22 Dec 2013 1:33pm
Aramathorn said..

Hi DJ,

Are there any special requirements for going along? Type of board, lights, reflection vest, fitness level, etc? Is this a casual paddle or a type of down winder?



Definitely a casual paddle so there will be no pressure to keep up. As long as you are comfortable standing up on the board and can handle paddling for a couple of hours, you will be okay.

Some people are bringing along lights if they have them, or glow sticks or whatever. Doesn't hurt to be safe and it will make for a better spectacle.

As for the clothing, those coming up from Patto River are suggesting a Santa/Christmas theme, but please yourself.
Goldybear
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22 Dec 2013 4:34pm
We've just arrived in Melbourne and still unpacking 100's of boxes. Would love to join the group for the next one. Have a great night.
DavidJohn
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22 Dec 2013 6:29pm
Rudolph is ready..

DavidJohn
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22 Dec 2013 7:17pm
I'm there now and there's HEAPS of parking.. and it's sooo GLASSY
Kaihoe
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22 Dec 2013 7:34pm
Sadly the Kale family won't be joining you tonite but have a great paddle.
Have a sensational Xmas guys and a big shout out to the amazing team at SupVic who keep growing our sport
and to the local stores who support SupVic.
Xmas cheers
Mel, Jono and Azza
OG SUP
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22 Dec 2013 9:18pm
Would love to be there but the whole Page Family is down with the flu :(
Aramathorn
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22 Dec 2013 10:12pm
I wasn't able to make it after all

Hope everyone had a great time!

I will look forward to the next one.
DavidJohn
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22 Dec 2013 11:33pm
It was awesome.. The best sunset ever at the end..

Mild conditions and one short shower came through that had us taking cover under a bridge for a few minute till it pased..

We will have to do it again soon..
Abdillam
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23 Dec 2013 9:32am
This was the sunset over Patterson lakes last night...looking out from the back of my place. Would have been something special to experience it over the city. Unfortunately couldn't make it last night...looking forward to the next one.

Cheers



DavidJohn
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23 Dec 2013 10:43am
We got a pretty nice sunset at the end of our city paddle.. You will be able to see it at the end of my vid..
Maxeeboy
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23 Dec 2013 7:48am
Great vid DJ :)
How did you position the go pro with that front of the sup shot at the end, looks awesome?
Cheers Chris
DavidJohn
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23 Dec 2013 11:23am
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Maxeeboy said..

Great vid DJ :)
How did you position the go pro with that front of the sup shot at the end, looks awesome?
Cheers Chris


I was trying to work out how you'd seen my vid considering it hasn't finished uploading to Vimeo yet..

Then realized you meant the old vid from a morning paddle..

I got that last angle by using half a windsurfing boom.. and standing on one end.. It was a bit tricky..
hoagie
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23 Dec 2013 11:34am




It turned out to be a perfect sunset
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