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Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club

Phone: +61 418 772 207

Address: The Vaka Hut, Kennedy Esplanade 4852 South Mission Beach, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 On the advice given to us by AOCRA yesterday we are suspending all training using OC2 and OC6 craft. We are also suspending all juniors training and new paddler intro paddles. Tuesday and Thursday training will still be happening using our OC1 canoes and the club OC1’s. Kia kaha and wash your hands

25.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/10150106896570525/posts/10164142212890525/ This weekend we are joined by over 1600 athletes from more than 40 countries competing in the iconic Molokai2Oahu (M2O) 16mile virtual race. Best of luck to all paddlers and safe travels Kiakaha to the following Mission Beach competitors making the 25.75km downwind trek from Tully Heads to Bingil Bay... Harry Flynn Clare Lloydee Jo S Jo P Netti

25.01.2022 This old photo from the past came up on a post from Steve West, on the right, wishing Chris Maynard a Happy Birthday yesterday. Out of the audience, six of them are still active paddlers. We love our sport

24.01.2022 Dear Zones, Clubs, Members and Stakeholders Over the weekend, the Board in consultation with the Zones agreed the best way forward is to align with the social ...distancing strategy being espoused by many health experts. That means any activity that requires travel, events or meet ups being held over the next 30 days will be postponed or where necessary cancelled. Today the Government directed that non-essential gatherings over 500 people are banned from Monday 16th March. The AOCRA Board have agreed at the AOCRA National level, all events scheduled during the next 30 days will be postponed. Each Zone have their own risk management plan and will announce how they will manage their scheduled events during the next 30 days. The Zones are working with Clubs on next steps and will communicate directly to all members within their region. With this being an ever changing situation day by day, the Zones will continue to update members in their region as required. Our national sub committees are currently working on strategies to ensure we continue the momentum in certain areas of the sport where face to face contact is not required. This includes using virtual meeting tools where possible. Our goal is to continue to monitor the situation, follow expert advice and take the appropriate action. This is a complex undertaking and we thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience. While we will certainly have challenges, we will look to each of you to help us navigate them. Please continue to be in direct contact with your Zone regarding next steps in your region and keep an eye out for further AOCRA announcements via email and Facebook. We recommend everyone follow the health experts’ advice to limit your exposure and practice social distancing for all non-essential activities and hygiene guidelines. Finally, maintaining open communication is critical to all at this time as the situation is changing day to day. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Yours in paddling Katherine Cole President, AOCRA

22.01.2022 We were expecting this news but doesn’t make it any easier.

21.01.2022 Results from yesterday. Well done to everyone who raced

21.01.2022 Fantastic effort by all our club paddlers on the weekend. Special mention to our own 17yr old Flynn Rowe coming 9th across the line and 1st Outrigger canoe in a time of 1hr 52min for the 22km

19.01.2022 Return to training in QLD and WA (WAZA) Zones The QLD's State Government, and its health authorities have approved the AOCRA QLD State Centre’s Aquatic Industry... Sport Sector Plan effective 5 June 2020. AOCRA has also supported the plan so that insurance through AJ Gallagher covers sanctioned training sessions during Stage 2, under these new guidelines. AOCRA QLD State Centre will issue a notification to Queensland Zones and Clubs in terms of completing the required steps to ensure a smooth transition back to full training within these new guidelines. I would like to acknowledge the contribution of the AOCRA Queensland State Centre Committee, led by Tracy Watson, President, who have lobbied aggressively over the past few weeks to request an exemption. Thank you to Tracey and her team on the QLD State Centre committee. Phase 3 restrictions commence tomorrow, on June 6th, in Western Australia. WAZA will issue a communication to Clubs in terms of required steps to ensure a smooth transition back to training within these guidelines. We are not yet in position to commence sanctioned events of any kind, however the Zones will be engaging with AOCRA in the next few weeks on how and when this will occur. Please be patient as we take steps to return to sport. If you have any questions, please contact your Zone. Katherine Cole President AOCRA

19.01.2022 Mission Beach to Dunk Island - Stunning

19.01.2022 Just a couple more photos of the day someone put us in charge of the Melbourne Cup

18.01.2022 Junior Coaching and Race Day Tinaroo Dam Saturday December 5th 2020 This training day is to bring some of our NQ Zone Juniors together and let them meet new fri...ends, gain some paddling insights and line them up for some racing. The coaching will be overseen by Ralph Seed and Peter King. We also have two champion outrigger paddlers, Josh Rolfe and Flynn Rowe, both of whom came up through the NQ junior ranks. They will be sharing experiences and passing on their knowledge to our current crop of enthusiastic juniors. Morning tea, Lunch, afternoon tea, refreshments will be provided at no cost thanks to the support of NQ Zone AOCRA. 8am Arrive at Dam Outriggers Tinaburra, set up canoes 9am Coaching session sprint technique 10am Morning tea 10:30am SPRINT RACES AND OC2 RACING 12pm Lunch 1pm Coaching session distance paddle technique 2pm Afternoon Tea 2:30 pm DISTANCE RACES 3.30pm Novelty race (we hope to include parents and siblings in this event) Pack up canoes ‘MEDAL PRESENTATION’ we aim to complete presentation and packing up by 4pm to allow plenty of time for those wishing to drive home, however. Saturday afternoon/evening, the Dam OCC is hosting their Christmas party, they have invited us all to attend, if you would like to stay (paddlers and their families) it is a ‘bring a plate’ affair, and a great chance to socialise with fellow paddlers. For those that would like to make a weekend of it, there is a range of accommodation options (camping and motel units) next door at the https://www.lakesidecaravan.com.au If you have juniors that would like to join in, please call: Peter King 0418772207 or email [email protected] Let’s all get the show back on the road !!

17.01.2022 Are you competing in the Vaka Tua Motu on the 24th October? Have you considered taking part in the annual Ona Mission Multisport Event on the Sunday. You can do this Individaully or as a TEAM. Checkout www.ccmclub.org.au as registrations for this event are still open.

17.01.2022 Best of luck and safe travels to our own Clare James who is heading south to tackle the gruelling 38km Magnetic Island Loop

17.01.2022 NQ Paddle Series 2020 Race 3-Cowley Beach Our first official hit out for the season will see a large contingent of ski paddlers and Outrigger canoes tackle the seriously fast 21km downwind race from Cowley beach to Etty Bay. Best of luck to the following paddlers competing today Harry Harris Pete King... Flynn Rowe Clare Kate Rolfe Netti Jo P Jo S Michelle Lloyd Julie Lightfoot See more

16.01.2022 What a day we all had at Tinaroo Dam, thank you to the Dam Outriggers for putting on a massive day of racing!!! I am going to say that these were the best results from the Mission Beach Outriggers ever! And to try and list our achievements here would make this post a book We medalled in every event we raced in for both Junior and Senior age divisions, with every paddler giving everything in every race. I am so very proud of this amazing group of Outrigger paddlers and can't wait for Airlie Beach.... Results Link: https://www.webscorer.com/nqzone_events?pg=results

16.01.2022 Clare and Jo are in Gold Coast boat number 642. Looking strong https://www.facebook.com/AOCRAINC/videos/2308139686151365/

15.01.2022 Beautiful morning for a lap around Dunk Island!

14.01.2022 Day 1 - AOCRA OC1 & OC2 Champs in Emu Park Qld - Shortcourse 11.75km GoldGoldGold Flynn - u19 s Harry - SMM Clare - SMW... Mission Beach See more

13.01.2022 AOCRA 2020 OC1 OC2 Champs - Day 2 long course 17.5km gustly 20-30knott ESE winds

13.01.2022 Congratulations to our MBOCC paddlers for yesterday's efforts in the Coral Sea Regatta. We had podium finishes in every race contested For full results go to https://www.webscorer.com/nqzone_events

12.01.2022 First draft of the start list for Saturday is up on Webscorer. GREAT to see the OC6's turning up in force! Club registers, please check the canoe numbers, we are missing a few! If you still want to register it's not too late!! https://www.webscorer.com/startlist?raceid=225840&details=1 Note: we will be amalgamating divisions per AOCRA guidelines for the race to make it more fun!

10.01.2022 Dear Members, Clubs, Zones and Stakeholders, RE:Current position on COVID-19 Update Clubs continuing to Manage Risk and Paddler Welfare 1. Background... 1.1. As you are all aware, the attempts to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and globally mean we are living in unprecedented times. 1.2. Our priority is the health of our paddling community and minimising the risk of members contracting COVID-19. We also seek to ensure that the practices of Australian Canoe and Racing Association (AOCRA), our affiliated Zones and Clubs do nothing to increase the likelihood of the spread of COVID-19 amongst the broader Australian community and those more vulnerable members in particular. 1.3. The Australian Government issued COVID-19 Community Sport Guidelines to National Sporting Organisations. We ask our Zones and affiliated Outrigger Canoe Clubs (Clubs) to make themselves familiar with these guidelines. This communication has been written consistent with them. 1.4. AOCRA has liaised with Paddle Australia and reviewing the announcements from Sport Australia (SA), the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and Paralympics Australia daily as well as engagement with other National Sports Organisations (NSOs) to ensure a coordinated approach to the current risks. 2. Advice from AOCRA 2.1. We have had several requests from our Clubs and other water sport disciplines seeking urgent guidance in relation to the decisions that they are making as to what activities can take place and what extra precautions should be considered to minimise the risk of the spread of COVID-19. AOCRA stresses that decisions need to be made by each Club taking into account the different circumstances in which they operate. 2.2. The guidance below is provided based on the best information available as at 18th March 2020. Further updates will be provided as new advice on the control of the spread of COVID-19 becomes available. 2.3. As our community well knows, exercise and participation in paddling is an important part of maintaining physical and mental health. With the current uncertainty, AOCRA seek to ensure that the very real benefits of paddling can continue to be enjoyed, albeit in a more limited way than normal. This will require all paddlers to assume an even greater level of personal responsibility than usual. 2.4. Zones and Clubs should always act in accordance with the general advice available from the Department of Health and any Federal or State recommendations or requirements that are applicable. AOCRA offers the following information and advice: 3. Outrigging Activities 3.1. The activity of paddling outdoors generally meets the requirements of ‘social distancing’, with paddlers normally more than the required 1.5 metres apart, even during competition. ‘Social distancing’ should be a consideration when afloat, particularly when paddling for recreation. 3.2. Club activities generally involve limited numbers of paddlers that paddle together regularly. Zone regattas, Club Corporate Days and inter-club trainings can create greater risks and involve additional travel. AOCRA’s advice is that club activities and events should be limited to club members only until further notice. 3.3. The use of team boats, including OC2, V3 & V6 outrigger canoes, often involves paddlers being closer than 1.5 metres apart. In certain circumstances protocols may be able to be put in place that address the requirements for social distancing. However, very regrettably AOCRA’s general advice is that team boat activity at Clubs should not take place until further notice. 3.4. The training of new participants is an important activity for many Clubs. Clubs may consider continuing this activity assuming all the advice contained in this note can be followed and that social distancing requirements can be adhered to, other than to ensure the safety of new participants. 4. Gatherings 4.1. The Australian Government has advised that organised, non-essential gatherings outside should be limited to 500 people and 100 people at indoor venues. This restriction impacts very few paddling activities and events. Clearly non-essential social gatherings, particularly those that involve larger numbers, should not take place. 4.2. Even with fewer participants, briefings and face to face meetings, especially when held indoors, often mean that ‘social distancing’ can be difficult. AOCRA’s advice is that such briefings and meetings should be avoided, with information provided in writing, online and or virtual meetings. 4.3. Where a club has changing facilities, these can often become crowded, again making ‘social distancing’ difficult. During this period, paddlers should be encouraged to make other arrangements if practical and to take showers at home. Clubs should consider more frequent cleaning of all common areas, and especially toilets and changing rooms. Where practical, changing rooms should be closed. 5. Health and Hygiene Practices 5.1. Paddlers that are unwell or symptomatic, or that have returned to Australia within the last 14 days, or that have been exposed to anyone that has COVID- 19 within the last 14 days should not attend events or club premises. 5.2. Paddlers with pre-existing conditions that are known to be impacted by COVID- 19 should not attend events or club premises until further notice. 5.3. Hand hygiene remains the single best action individuals can take to reduce their risk of acquiring or spreading any respiratory or gastrointestinal tract infection. Hands should be washed frequently with soap and water. 5.4. Hand sanitisers should be freely accessible at your venue. Strategic placement may include at the entry/exit, and other high throughput areas. 5.5. Those coughing and sneezing should do so away from other people and into a tissue, their elbow or hands. Tissues should be disposed of immediately and hands washed thoroughly. 5.6. Drink bottles should not be shared. Individuals should label their drink bottle and clean it in soap and water after each session. 5.7. All communal or shared sporting equipment should be thoroughly cleaned after each use. This should include paddles in particular. 5.8. Clubs should print and place signage throughout your facility to remind people of the recommended infection control practices. These resources can be found here https://www.health.gov.au//launch-of-the-coronavirus-covid campaign 6. COVID-19 cases at your Club 6.1. If a case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a member of your Club or a confirmed case has attended your activity or event, please contact your state health authority immediately to get further advice on what steps need to be followed. Clubs can assist the state public health authorities to provide prompt advice by: 6.1.1. Keeping a record of who has attended an activity or an event and what day and time the activity or the event took place; and 6.1.2. Providing the contact details of those who have attended the event or activity. 6.2. Advise AOCRA. 7. Insurance and Risk Management 7.1. All aspects of our current insurance program with our insurance provider; Arthur J Gallagher remain in force in relation to all sanctioned Club trainings, Club and Zone regattas and AOCRA events. 7.2. All Zones and Clubs should review their risk management plans and update to current to clarify all paddling activities and events where the risks can be appropriately managed can continue. The exact wording of all AOCRA’s policies can be found http://aocra.com.au//AJG%20Sports%20Insurance%20PDS%20and%% 20v1_14.pdf. 8. General We are in uncharted waters. Many of us are encountering issues we have not seen before. Now, more than ever, be supportive of your fellow paddlers. If you feel at any time that you are not coping, ask for help. If you need clarification on any of the advice above, please let us know. We won’t have thought of everything and we will provide more information as when we can. We will provide a further directive on future events shortly. Yours in paddling, Katherine Cole President, AOCRA Ltd

09.01.2022 Yesterday’s Vaka Tua Motu. Well done everyone!

08.01.2022 Last race today was OC1 men’s 17.5km. Was epic out on the water and a huge congratulations go to Flynn for his 4th over the line and 1st in the 19U men. No podium for Harry and Pete but it was an awesome run

08.01.2022 Nominations are rolling in now, keep them coming! Great to see some more OC6 teams getting involved this year

05.01.2022 Re-live Saturday's Vaka Tua Moto event! More photos... #missionbeach #welovepaddling

05.01.2022 This weekend is shaping up to be a great race for the Vaka Tua Motu race for Mission Beach Outriggers. With over 80+ paddlers competing in this years event we are all looking forward to seeing the action on the water. Thanks to the Beachcomber Coconut Cafe there will be Hot Coffee, Tea, Muffins and all things yummy available from 5.30am across the road from the Vaka Hut. ... The Vaka Bar will be open for cold drinks and we will have our Vaka Tua Motu shirts for sale. Eftpos facilities available too.

05.01.2022 Another awesome day for the three FNQ teams. Both ladies teams won gold in the 1000m turns and the men’s team made it to the finals. Sunday is 500m straights with all teams doubling up and racing in their own age grouo and the group below. Going to make the master women’s racing very exciting if the SMW and MW both reach the final

05.01.2022 Change of Venue for this weekends Development camp, now held at LIONESS PARK, Yeppoon ..... who’s keen to take advantage of this free clinic ????? I am Text the number down the bottom of the poster to let us know you’re coming ..... And bring your Junior paddlers as well

04.01.2022 Follow the Vaka Tua Motu action today from 7am!

03.01.2022 Thank you Rotary Mission Beach for your continued support and assistance with our Junior program and club.

03.01.2022 A small contingent of paddlers are making the trip down south to Townsville for the first AOCRA sanctioned Regatta of 2020. Small craft only with events consisting of OC1 \ OC2 & OC3 races over distances of 4km up to 12km. Best of luck team and paddle hard paddle strong Harry Pete K... Clare Lloydee Jo P Netti See more

03.01.2022 Grand Prix 3 - Outrigger Whitsunday CC Regatta. Boathaven Beach, Airlie Beach Saturday 13km distance race Mission Bch Master Women 2nd1hr:20:05 Mission Bch Open Men 1st 1hr:06:38... (2nd canoe across the line ) See more

02.01.2022 Go Mission Manta Rays!

02.01.2022 Great news from our Zone committee. If you thought you missed out, think again and go to the AOCRA website and nominate. See you all on the 24th

02.01.2022 What an awesome day for all our FNQ teams and individual V1 paddlers. The ladies teams won gold in Open, Masters and Senior Master V12. The Men’s team won Silver in both Open and Master men’s V12 division. Flynn took out a silver in the 19u men’s V1 and Josh fought hard for a bronze in the Open Men’s V1. Clare missed out on a bronze in the Senior master women’s V1 by .06 seconds in her very first V1 race but the good news is she has qualified to paddle V1 at the worlds in Hawaii Tomorrow is 1000m V6 turns. Bring it on

02.01.2022 M2O Virtual 2020 Congratulations to all our Club paddlers completing the tough 25.75km course in tricky downwind conditions.

01.01.2022 MBOCC paddlers are heading north this weekend for the 13th Annual Marlin Coast Challenge 2020. A gruelling 43km stretch of open water paddling from Cairns to Port Douglas. OC1 Relay teams consisting of: Pete King & James Brennan Jo Propsting & Donetta Mounfield Kate Rolfe & Dave Rolfe OC2 Relay teams:... Michelle Lloyd/Kath White & Julie Lightfoot/Bronny OC1 Iron competitors () Flynn Rowe Harry Clare James Jo Sanderson Best of luck to all and stay safe out there See more

01.01.2022 Come and check out why everyone loves paddling out from Mission Beach!