Today we paddled down the Yarra through the city to the Boltie Bridge where we waited for Mark Webber to drive his RB7 F1 car over the bridge to the docklands.

We all wore PFD's because we live in the Nanny State.



Tim was on his 14' SurfRace.. Paul was on his K15 and Con was on his 12'6" Pin.



The sun was shining and the water was glassy.. .. and very brown..







It was a very high tide and some bridges were very low to paddle under.



Getting close to the Boltie Bridge.







There's the Boltie bridge with the two tall.. er.. things.





Looking up at those tall.. things.. makes you feel a bit dizzy.



Under the bridge and waiting for the Vrrrrrrrrrrooooooom!



Soon there were helicopters everywhere and they were louder than the F1 car.



We couldn't see a thing so we headed over to the Red Bull area in the Docklands.



More pics soon.

wouldnt be the first time Mark has flown a car off coarse........

and well spotted on that custom 4x4....looks like it was built on a LR 110/defender chassis and is using the doors....

looks like he may have another good year.....hope he gets the full support of RB

DavidJohn said...

The RedBull girls.

The Red Bull girl beside you had great cans. Nice and chilled they were. And a choice of sugar or sugar free.

Well I vote this post of the week,thanks DJ awesome photos and story.
I may give you sh-t from time to time (in good fun )BUT full credit to you.
PT funny plates I hired one of those cruisers in Hawaii,super fun to drive.

Thanks for setting up a fun day guys,also for use of the pfd .Came in handy as the water police had a close look at Tim and l on the way back.Highly recommended on that section of the Yarra.That Red Bull stuff sure is fizzy!

Mike I've sussed out most PFD's on the market and find the 'Ultra' the best.. Get the largest size because the shoulder straps are longer and you can wear it nice and low and not up under your armpits like most of them.. The cost about $140.. and most of us buy them from 'Canoes Plus' in Kew.

DJ

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Ultra trek
http://www.ultrapfd.com.au/default.asp?PageID=64

Guys, if you're only wearing one to satisfy the rules, try a bumbag type, available through Whitworths marine and the like. You don't even know you have it on, and should you ever really need it, it does the trick. Popular in Outrigger circles, where we are governed by the same rules, and a standard PFD makes it almost impossible to paddle, and presents a huge hazard for anyone trying to get back into the canoe.

JasonProsser said...


Guys, if you're only wearing one to satisfy the rules, try a bumbag type, available through Whitworths marine and the like. You don't even know you have it on, and should you ever really need it, it does the trick. Popular in Outrigger circles, where we are governed by the same rules, and a standard PFD makes it almost impossible to paddle, and presents a huge hazard for anyone trying to get back into the canoe.

Are those the gas cannister models? I've heard you don't want to fall and land on one of those things.

DJ, I'm sure the water police would see you and your bum bag if that's the pose you were directing at them.

Bnaccas said...

DavidJohn said...

Good story DJ, was Mark feeling sick? He looked a bit flat!

I'm wondering what Mark's holding in his right hand...