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Owen Walton
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Lucky !! I was in the garage making a new paddle.
11 hours ago
Owen Walton added a photo
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Simon, Unfortunately Father Time (and buggered shoulders) would exclude me from the paddling, however I'll sign on as Assistant to the Landcrew Manager
yesterday
I think Pelican would be an ideal spot; central to most (albeit a drive for some), plenty of parking, grassy areas for families/picnicking, safe paddling area for kids/non paddlers nearby (Swan Bay), gas BBQs (if required), fresh water on tap, toi...
yesterday
Seasoned expeditioner??? LOL the way I see it I just did 13 day paddles in quick succession :).
yesterday
Simon, Pencil me in as a definite starter for a Broughton Island paddle/camp. It will be a privilege to paddle under the watchful eye of a seasoned expeditioner (lol).
yesterday
Bec and Ben, Annie and I wish you all the best as you "paddle" together into the future. Hey Ben, you scrub up alright as well!
yesterday
Phil - I would be more than happy for a 'silly klan night'. Dobbo - we really need to do that Broughton Island trip we spoke about many moons ago. Adrian and I were going to call in there on the way through but we chose to stick to the coast in c...
on Friday
Graeme now you have 2x2 piece paddles. Not sure if thats an enviable record.
on Friday
More details please.
on Friday
Owen Walton and Tamara Penniket are now friends
on Friday
Great photos Owen. Thank you very much for a wonderful weekend!
on Friday
On Sat 12 Dec Annie and I will be attending the NSWSKC Double Kayak training in Sydney in our M730. I am fairly sure Ben will also be attending this course (which eventually leads on to Doubles Sea Skills). My vote would therefore be for the W/E o...
on Friday
Owen Walton is attending Phil Thompson's event
Rolling again at Valo pool
November 23, 2009 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Valo rolling
on Thursday
Simon and Adrian have made me add one more thing to the bucket list. Thanks Simon for the photos - you have done a great job of showing that with persistence and application you can become an expert and and an achiever and I bet you are still the ...
on Thursday
Well done Simon and Adrian !!! Thank you Sarah for your daily reports. Catch up soon. Dobbo
on Thursday

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About Me:
Retired, senior gentleman who rides pushbikes and paddle/sails Mirage sea kayaks (a purple 580 and a white 730 double). I also have a Valley Avocet as a fun boat. Usually paddle anywhere from Port Stephens to Sydney Harbour, including the ocean (on good days). I also have an old plastic Dagger which has been converted to a fishing boat and is affectionately known as "Fatso". My wife Anne Moore (also one of the Klan) paddles a Mirage 530 and is Admiral of the 730 (as well as the sail put-er-upperer). I am a Grade 2 member of the NSW Sea Kayak Club.

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The Boys Make It

This afternoon Annie and I joined members of Simon's family waiting to welcome them safely home to Newcastle Harbour following their 2 week, 600 Km charity paddle from Byron Bay. They camped last night at Dark Point (near Broughton Island) and planned to camp on the beach tonight and arrive at Newcastle on Tue. However, due to forecast strong Southerly change predicted for Tue, they decided to try and make it all the way. As the day progressed, the Nor'easter increased and the sea came up, break… Continue

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 8:50pm — 13 Comments

Owen Walton

A Different Type Of Lake Paddler

Today, whilst out paddling on the lake, mid way between Swansea and Coal Point I came across a beautiful old clinker built, traditional rowing boat being rowed purposely along by a fit looking but obviously "mature aged" gent. I remember these types of boats from my boyhood, so I paddled over and started chatting. It turned out that the paddler (rower) John is the original owner. He purchased the boat new in 1948 and has been using ever since, ie for 61 years! When he goes on a long trip, he car… Continue

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 9:23pm — 4 Comments

Owen Walton

Yakima Footrest Modifications

I always paddle barefoot, but the Yakima footrests in my Avocet (standard equipment in many production sea kayaks) were too small, had a sharp serrated moulded in grip patten (I have rather delicate little feet), and were a bit lower than I preferred, (had to splay my feet out at 45 deg to push off the ball of my foot). So I carried out the following modifications:

- Cut out 2 pieces 3.0" x 3.5"out of a nylon (?) choppingboard - couple of bucks at Woolworths.
- Drilled and countersunk 2 off 3/1… Continue

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 8:30am — 3 Comments

Owen Walton

Kayak Storage

Klanners, With our expanding kayak fleet, storage was starting to become a big issue. I checked out all the various rack systems available and eventually came up with AquaSlings. These are a pair of padded, 2 inch wide, easily adjustable, webbing slings. They were comparitively inexpensive,( approx $70 with all mounting accessories) easy to install, take up minimal space and can be installed to support the yak at its bulkheads. It is very easy to single handedly slip the boat into the sling, the… Continue

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 1:15pm — 4 Comments

Owen Walton

Mon Evening Fitness Paddles

Ron Elliott (of Elliott Kayaks) has advised me that the Hunter Valley Canoe Club conduct a fitness paddle (race?) each Mon evening at 5.00pm in Cockle Creek, starting from the Speers Point/Cockle Creek boat ramp. All are welcome - you don't have to be a HVCC club member. I have no more detail, but Annie and I intend to check it out further. Ron can be contacted on 4996 4200 if you want more information (or are interested in purchasing a light weight, lightning fast, racer type kayak).

Posted on October 3, 2009 at 10:34am —

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At 2:28pm on September 28, 2009, Tamara Penniket said…
Hi Owen. Thank you for the invitation to learn rolling tonight, but I won't be able to participate this time. I am just getting over an ear infection and my doctor told me to keep my head out of water for at least a month. Please let me know when the next rolling lesson/course is on as I would like to do it. Thanks again! :-)
At 7:55pm on September 23, 2009, Shane said…
Hi Owen, I've got a couple of kayaks including a Mirage 530, but lately I've been spending a majority of my time kayak fishing from a Hobie kayak. I'm keen to do some more sea kayaking though and thought this forum would be a good place to start.
At 11:32pm on September 1, 2009, Shaun Francis said…
Thankyou Owen, 21 with a few retests. Will be back at Wangi over the weekend for a paddle.
At 6:48pm on June 5, 2009, Campbell Tiley said…
Thanks. Sadly I am caught up on Monday, perhaps next time.
At 6:45pm on May 25, 2009, Tim Robinson said…
Thanks for the welcome. I must get to Broughton one day!!!
At 12:10pm on May 21, 2009, Arn Sprogis said…
Owen, am back and happy to paddle any thursday or monday or weekend but preferably when the weather is better than today. You can call me on 0412082259.
At 1:57pm on May 7, 2009, Arn Sprogis said…
Owen, Will be away for a week then will update profile. Thanks for the offer to check out the two mirages which would be just great as I am keen to update. Will email you as soon as i am back on the 18th and I have mondays and thursdays off as well as weekends so can paddle those days if you want company and a chat
At 8:47pm on May 4, 2009, Arn Sprogis said…
Owen, Thanks for the welcome. The summary description is I am in my more mature years (62), live at Coal Point (only moved in mid last year), have had a nautilus mermaid second hand for several years but only really started paddling now I am on the water and am considering getting a mirage 530 ASAP (I think a 580 may be too big for me). I am a GP now working part time although it feels like full time as I still dont get on the water enough despite having 2 days off during the week. Am looking forward to meeting more of the klan as I think I have seen you paddle past my place.
At 5:36pm on May 4, 2009, Steve Rounsley said…
Thanks for the welcome! Jeez, are there a lot of Science teachers who do this? Would like to take you up on the paddle offer with a mate or two - one of them is another Science Teacher though!
At 9:47pm on April 10, 2009, Henry Van der Kolk said…
Hi Owen,
Looking forward to some more paddles along what I consider to be the best piece of coast line south of Swansea and North of the Hawkesbury.
 
 

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