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Tasmanian Canoe Club

Locality: Forth, Tasmania

Phone: +61 428 336 550

Address: 840 Wilmot Rd 7310 Forth, TAS, Australia

Website: http://tcc.canoe.org.au

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25.01.2022 Beginners Trip - Saturday Forth River - Alma Bridge to club. Meet at Tasmanian Canoe Club/Forth Whitewater Course at 9:45am-12pm. Gr 1-2 trip. Newcomers welcome and equipment available. Come early to register. Skills needed: flat water strokes, swim 50m, able to wet exit. Wet suit recommended, footwear. Message any questions. Water ordered from 10-2pm for any wave riders.

24.01.2022 The Incept has been getting a workout. Helping with rescues, enabling paddlers to get out on the water. Join in our club activities and learn to paddle whitewater. #saferpaddling Tasmanian Community Fund We've been at the Mersey Wildwater Hydro Tasmania

24.01.2022 This is the section from Alma Bridge (Wilmot River) to Forth River. The rest of the trip was on the Forth River. Safety briefing and instructions at the start.

23.01.2022 Thank you volunteers and sponsors.

23.01.2022 Thursday at the club starts this week. Water on from 4:30 until 7. BYO BBQ. ONLY 4 WEEKS! So make the most of it. Club weekend at Mersey this weekend 10-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Nothing formal.

22.01.2022 Monday about 10:00 tidy up of club house. More hands make light work. Cleaning and sweeping. Some toss outs.

20.01.2022 Pool sessions tomorrow are at 4-5pm Ulverstone swimming centre. Some people have a display time of 5pm start, 4pm start

19.01.2022 Forth Kayak School starts this weekend, send a message below if you need last minute tickets and I'll arrange. Or https://paddleaustralia.azolve.com/workbench/public/events

19.01.2022 Ulverstone Secondary College group 3 joined in the excitement of paddling kayaks at Forth today. The grade 9&10 students dodged sponges, spun in the blink of a...n eye, rescued their teammates, banged their boats and enjoyed the odd capsize. Paddle Tasmania #saferpaddling with lifejackets and helmets Tasmanian Community Fund. Club volunteers have helped 73 students in the last two weeks. See more

17.01.2022 Watch for our next trip at the end of September.

17.01.2022 Club weekend at Mersey 7&8 November. Camping or day trips. Meet at get out at 10:00 each day. All clubs welcome. Also, we'll be taking the Incept inflatable kayak - ideal for those who want a bit more stability. Paddlers who have completed our club safety or river trips are welcome to use with one of our club guides. Please ensure you have current PA membership or free trial membership to cover your and our insurance. Message any questions. #saferpaddling Hydro Tasmania

17.01.2022 Well done Kate from everyone at Tasmanian Canoe Club.

15.01.2022 Sea Kayaking report from this week from Bruce. The paddling armada had 10 happy kayakers today. We were joined by 4 Victorians and a FNQ'er who were appreciative of the Don Heads environment.

15.01.2022 Another successful beginner's trip on Lower Leven today #saferpaddling. Alec completed his longest trip, Richard christened his new recycled kayak, David was at... one with club Zen (thanks Tasmanian Community Fund). A leisurely paddle from Purtons Flats to Lobster Ck Rd, 1300L/D, about 15cumecs, 2 hrs. See more

15.01.2022 Working Bee Fencing 2. Better weather more posts and rope.

14.01.2022 Hi All! Peculiar question - looking for a car ride! Seeking help for a pickup from Musselroe Bay and drop to Devonport on Sat 16th Jan. 3 of us (2 kayaks) are p...lanning on paddling to Tassie from the Prom and are looking for an economical option to get back to the Spirit for a day sail on Sunday 17th. Favourable cash deal to be agreed upon :)

14.01.2022 More photos from Brady's weekend

13.01.2022 Paddling tonight at our whitewater course 4:30-7:30pm, 840 Wilmot Rd, Forth. Bonfire and BYO BBQ. Beginners, visitors welcome - we have gear and instructors. Tasmanian Community Fund Hydro Tasmania #saferpaddling

12.01.2022 Join in the Lea Extreme on Saturday Sept 12. Categories now include packrafts as well as female, male and centurions. Help us by signing up online below. FAQs... Don't have a partner? We'll find you one. Will I win? No and yes - it's about fun and the winning team has already entered, excellent sponsor prizes. Not sure of the river? Join in a trip next week. Put off by the drops? The bad names aren't that terrifying, drops followed by pools - grade 4. COVID? We're serious. Social distancing reminders, masks, sanitiser and plan. Free camping for entrants. Help us by entering online https://paddleaustralia.azolve.com/workbench/public/events See more

10.01.2022 Ulverstone Secondary College enjoyed Paddle Oz program today at Forth. Sponge tag, rescue relay and spinning were some of our activities. #saferpaddling equipment from our Tasmanian Community Fund grant.

10.01.2022 Paloona is spilling ATM so watch for unscheduled water flows for tonight at our club, 840 Wilmot Rd, Forth. Levels between 1.65+2.1m on Forth below Wilmot is g...ood paddling. See you at 4:30. Btw check out the drive Daniel Watkins - Kayak gets in the #cataractextremerace #paddleweek Hydro Tasmania See more

08.01.2022 See you Sunday at 4pm. Only three more sessions. Finishes on 20 September.

08.01.2022 World First at Local Canoe Club Tasmanian Canoe Club members were amused when James Casper arrived at the whitewater venue with his sea kayak attached to his ca...r. Jokingly they suggested he paddle it on the stationary river wave. We didn't take his reply seriously, "I'll warm up with my short boat first." Later in the evening James put away his short boat and unloaded the 5.2m sea kayak, carried it to the river and had a surf. Many of us were just shaking our heads but international paddler, Jill Dassing, started laughing as James held his edge and nerve to stay upright and carve slowly across the wave. Club members said they hadn't seen anyone surfing river waves in a sea kayak before and Rob claimed it was a world first. It certainly was a first time that the Forth Whitewater wave has been paddled in a sea kayak and provided plenty of entertainment to the 40 paddlers enjoying a Thursday afternoon on Forth River, courtesy of Hydro Tasmania recreational releases. The Advocate newspaper See more

06.01.2022 Big weekend of water. Forth recreational flows Saturday 1-4pm. Help at the BBQ then have a paddle. Sunday 10-2pm to freshen you up. Lea Extreme Race Saturday. All members welcome to Saturday bbq. COVID restrictions apply.

05.01.2022 Book your ticket to secure a spot and speed up paper work.

05.01.2022 Free sessions on each Thursday until 17th December arrive between 4:30-6:30pm. Tasmanian Community Fund #saferpaddling Hydro Tasmania

04.01.2022 Adventure in mind? Join in our Beginners Trip on Forth below Paloona. Saturday 10am at Forth Whitewater Course. This is a grade 1 & 2 paddling and suitable for paddlers who can self rescue, swim 50m & steer their kayak. Equipment available thanks to Tasmanian Community Fund - message us. Membership - free 1 month trial.

04.01.2022 Forth Kayak School started today amid flood watch. We moved to Forth estuary and paddled well in tough conditions. Tomorrow we're at Burnie Pool for the morning (9:30) and hopefully at Forth for afternoon. Enrolments were up #saferpaddling Hydro Tasmania Tasmanian Community Fund Paddle Tas

02.01.2022 Sadly one of our club's earliest members and life member, Alastair James "Jim" Piercey, died last week. He joined in our back to Forth Day in February and caught up with older members and newcomers. We appreciate his contributions to the early years of our club. Our thoughts are with his daily and friends at this time.

02.01.2022 COMING ACTIVITIES. 1) today (Thursday) 4:30-7:00 at the club. 2) Beginner Trip Leven River, meet Saturday 9:30am Ulverstone Sports Centre. 3) AGM Friday at USLS...C 7pm. Join in #SaferPaddling - beginners welcome. Post any questions or equipment needs below. Leven trip will be 2-3 hrs either Rock Garden, Zig Zag section - suited to paddlers participating. See more

01.01.2022 Beginner's trip Saturday 29th Aug. Leven two sections - Bull paddock to Bannons (gr2/3) 1 hr, Bannons to Purton's Flats (gr2) 3 hrs. You can choose both sections or one. Watch fB for weather updates. Meet at Ulverstone Sport Centre carpark at 9am. Please message below if you're coming along and if you need any equipment. New members welcome, self rescue and kayak control needed.

01.01.2022 Have you visited one of our recreation or visitor sites in the last five years? If you have, we'd love to hear from you!