General News – Cronulla Sutherland Kayak Club

Presidents Message

President, Michael McKeogh, discusses last weeks Marathon Race at Swallow Rock as well as the upcoming Hacking Classic on 1st of October and the proposed date for our annual presentation night in early December.

Club History

1966

From the outset the Club embarked on a range of activities including flat water slaloms, regattas, touring and racing and water safety training. In 1967 club members first tackled white water events and in subsequent years gained placings in the State and Australian Championships. On flat water the Lilli Pilli to Audley race, first paddled in 1966, was adopted in 1967 as the Club’s annual race.

1967

In the 1967/1968 season the club affiliated with the NSW Canoe Association and was instrumental in having Touring Class kayak races at the State Sprint Championships, leading to club members gaining many places at the 1970 State Championships. In fact, 1970 was a significant year for the club as, apart from the State Sprint Championships, club members travelled to Perth for the Australian Whitewater Championships. But locally the highlight was the staging with the assistance of the club of a race from Audley to Gunnamatta Bay as part of the Bi-Centenary Celebrations.

1970

The 1970’s was a period of growth in both membership and activities for the club. From a membership of 35 paddlers in 1967 the club had advanced to 115 active members by 1971. The emphasis on touring class kayaks gradually gave way to K1’s, leading to a very high standard of racing and the development of a number of Lilli Pilli paddlers, including one of those original Junior Scouts, into Australian representatives at the Olympics and World Championships. And for all the “ordinary” members of the club it provided a great social and sporting outlet.

Upcoming Events View All

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Club Race

1pm13 Apr 2024

2024 Autumn Series

Presidents Cup Race

1pm27 Apr 2024

Next Presidents Cup & Doubles Race > Saturday 27 April 2024

Club Race

6pm04 Oct 2023

2023/2024 Wednesday Twilight Paddles (only During Daylight Saving period)

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