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Over the next 5+ hours there always seemed to be a boat paddling by the pontoon. Some stopped for a quick rest, some stopped for a seat adjustment, but Peter Avery stopped only stopped to change boats. He had decided the best way of avoiding sciatic pain from the seating was to change boats, one of them being a SUP. The other boats were a Epic V12 ski, a single outrigger, and long rec Renegade.
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Over the next 5+ hours there always seemed to be a boat paddling by the pontoon. Some stopped for a quick rest, some stopped for a seat adjustment, but Peter Avery stopped only to change boats. He had decided the best way of avoiding sciatic pain from the seating was to change boats, one of them being a SUP. The other boats were a Epic V12 ski, a single outrigger, and long rec Renegade.
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Duncan & Liz, Chris J, and Rich A dropped in to see how things were proceeding. Jeff and Laura Hosnell arrived to look after the BBQ and did a great job. After everyone had finished, a presentation was conducted during the BBQ. All the paddlers had a really great morning and enjoyed the format which in the end was just a relaxed bunch of paddlers giving it their best on the water and enjoying the river, weather, course, scenery, fellow competitors and the challenge of paddling 55km or 30km.
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Duncan & Liz, Chris J, Rich A and Brent dropped in to see how things were proceeding. Jeff and Laura Hosnell arrived to look after the BBQ and did a great job. After everyone had finished, a presentation was conducted during the BBQ. All the paddlers had a really great morning and enjoyed the format which in the end was just a relaxed bunch of paddlers giving it their best on the water and enjoying the river, weather, course, scenery, fellow competitors and the challenge of paddling 55km or 30km.
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I soon came to realise that the 'big' lap was actually more like 15km long rather than just under 14km so we made an adjust for the last 2 laps to be the normal time trial course to ensure we did not go over 55km.
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I soon came to realise that the 'big' lap was actually more like 15km long rather than just under 14km so we made an adjustment for the last 2 laps to be the normal time trial course to ensure we did not go over 55km.
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Duncan & Liz, Chris J, and Rich A dropped in to see how things were proceeding. Jeff and Laura Hosnell arrived to look after the BBQ and did a great job. After everyone had finished, there a presentation was conducted during the BBQ. All the paddlers had a really great morning and enjoyed the format which in the end was just a relaxed bunch of paddlers giving it their best on the water and enjoying the river, weather, course, scenery, fellow competitors and the challenge of paddling 55km or 30km.
This event may well become a fixture on the paddling calendar. It will be up to the Committee to decide where it fits best. Maybe as an end of year wind down event.
This event may well become a fixture on the paddling calendar. It will be up to the Committee to decide where it fits best. Maybe as an end of year wind down event
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Duncan & Liz, Chris J, and Rich A dropped in to see how things were proceeding. Jeff and Laura Hosnell arrived to look after the BBQ and did a great job. After everyone had finished, a presentation was conducted during the BBQ. All the paddlers had a really great morning and enjoyed the format which in the end was just a relaxed bunch of paddlers giving it their best on the water and enjoying the river, weather, course, scenery, fellow competitors and the challenge of paddling 55km or 30km.
This event may well become a fixture on the paddling calendar. It will be up to the Committee to decide where it fits best. Maybe as an end of year wind down event?
This event may well become a fixture on the paddling calendar. It will be up to the Committee to decide where it fits best. Maybe as an end of year wind down event?
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* %newwin%[[https://flickr.com/photos/lcrk/albums/72177720303304557|Flickr photos from Clarence 100]]
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This year was the first since 2019 thanks to the event wrecking Covid pandemic. There were SUPs, single and double outriggers, single spec skis, single and doubles ocean kayaks and a 10 person dragon boat competing. There were just under 50 boats but over 95 paddlers with relays being very popular.
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This year was the first since 2019 thanks to the event wrecking Covid pandemic. There were SUPs, single and double outriggers, single spec skis, single and doubles ocean skis and kayaks and a 10 person dragon boat competing. There were just under 50 boats but over 95 paddlers with relays being very popular.
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Thanks to Ben Sullivan and the rest of the Clarence 100 team for running the event. A presentation at the Yamba Gold Club took place mid afternoon and all LCRKers managed to come home with a win or place in their respective categories. The Clarence 100 deserves its place on the ultra-racing calendar and is a great experience and a mini adventure. Off the water is very social as paddlers tell their stories from the day and provide support on the water.
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Thanks to Ben Sullivan and the rest of the Clarence 100 team for running the event. A presentation at the Yamba Golf Club took place mid afternoon and all LCRKers managed to come home with a win or place in their respective categories. The Clarence 100 deserves its place on the ultra-racing calendar and is a great experience and a mini adventure. Off the water is very social as paddlers tell their stories from the day and provide support on the water.
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* %newwin%[[https://clarence100.com.au/|Clarence 100 Website]]
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This year was the first since 2019 thanks to the event wrecking Covid pandemic. There were SUPs, single and double outriggers, single and double ocean and spec skis, and single and doubles ocean kayaks and a 10 person dragon boat competing. There were just under 50 boats but over 95 paddlers with relays being very popular.
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This year was the first since 2019 thanks to the event wrecking Covid pandemic. There were SUPs, single and double outriggers, single spec skis, single and doubles ocean kayaks and a 10 person dragon boat competing. There were just under 50 boats but over 95 paddlers with relays being very popular.
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It was quickly evident on arrival that Mother Nature has been busy re-arranging the river bank at the starting point on the river from a rugged grassy camping area accessible by car, to a vast area of river gravel for up to 50m from the rivers edge during the last flood, no longer accessible by car. Actually, this was identified at the briefing the night before at the Crown Hotel and cars had to be parked along the approaching road with a significant portage from there to the river. There was good flow in the river here which provided some encouragement. It was beautifully foggy.
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It was quickly evident on arrival that Mother Nature has been busy re-arranging the river bank during the last flood at the starting point on the river, from a rugged grassy camping area accessible by car, to a vast area of river gravel for up to 50m from the rivers edge, no longer accessible by car. Actually, this was identified at the briefing the night before at the Crown Hotel and cars had to be parked along the approaching road with a significant portage from there to the river. There was good flow in the river here which provided some encouragement and it was beautifully foggy.
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My paddling partner Muz (Andrew Murray) and I planned to do the Clarence 100 last year as part of our preparation for the Murray marathon in November. The Clarence was cancelled due to Covid, so we decide to try again this year.
Having completed the Murray in Feb this year, we were reasonably confident, but we were a bit low on training and the tides were forecast to be against us for all 3 days.
Day 1 was from Copmanhurst to Grafton (40km). We started in a heavy fog but were very pleased that the river flow due to recent rains was stronger than the tides, so we made a relatively fast start. The flow weakened throughout the day and we finished against the tide but we were happy to be done in just over 4 hrs.
Day 2 was by far the hardest even though it was similar distance (41km) as day 1. The tides and the winds were against us and the day started with a nearly straight north heading stretch of 20km against a strong wind. After this the river turned more to the east and was more protected which was very much appreciated by all paddlers. We took nearly 5 hours to complete day 2, by far our longest paddle without getting out for a break. The BBQ and coffee at the finish put on by the local rowing club at Maclean was fantastic after a long day on the water.
Day 3 was much shorter at 25 kms. The middle section was really tough for all paddlers as the tide and wind were very strong and both against us. Our times exploded to nearly 9min kilometres (ouch), but at the 15 km mark the tide turned and the river did nearly a 180 degree turn to the south east so we were down wind from there to the finish. The last 10km was fast and fun. We saw several dolphins as we closed in on the lovely beach finish at Yamba.
The race was lots of fun with many highlights. We will definitely do it again. It was great to spend time with and get to know better some fellow lane cover paddlers (Wade, Richard, Chris, and Anne). The race was really friendly with many social gatherings including the night before the race started and after the last day. A big thanks to our high school friend (David) who drove down from the sunshine coast to be our support crew.
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This years’ contingent of LCRKers that headed up to the mighty Clarence River for the Clarence 100 included:-
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Day 1 – Copmanhurst to Grafton – 40km Time taken 3:56:21
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Day 2 – Grafton to Mclean – almost 42 kms – Time Taken 4:52:28
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%blue%'''Wade Rowston - Mother Nature Rules in Big River Country'''\\
%blue%This years’ contingent of LCRKers that headed up to the mighty Clarence River for the Clarence 100 included:-
• Anne Cumming – Single Ocean Ski – Full Distance (Supported by - Bob)
• Richard Barnes & Chris Stanley – Double Kayak – Full Distance
• Mark Hancock & Andrew (Muz) Murray – Double Kayak – Full Distance (Supported by friend David also known as Crafty)
• Wade Rowston – Single Ocean Ski Epic V10L – Full Distance (Supported by Carly)
Wedged between the Myall Classic and the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic the Clarence 100 tends to go a bit under the radar for most Sydney and surrounds based paddlers. The reality is though this is a great event in its’ own right let alone an ideal preparation for the HCC. You can do the full distance or as a relay.
The Clarence 100 is actually 106km long over 3 days starting at Copmanhurst and finishing on the coast at Yamba. Day 1 is 40km and starts west of Grafton at Copmanhurst and finishes at Grafton. Day 2 is almost 42kms from Grafton to Mclean. Day 3 is just over 24kms from Mclean to Yamba.
This year was the first since 2019 thanks to the event wrecking Covid pandemic. There were SUPs, single and double outriggers, single and double ocean and spec skis, and single and doubles ocean kayaks and a 10 person dragon boat competing. There were just under 50 boats but over 95 paddlers with relays being very popular.
Not sure whether it was a misalignment of planets, biorhythms on the blink, a black cat walked under a ladder then got run over, or just the river gods dodgy sense of humour, but this year all three days were paddled against the tide except for the first 10kms on Day 1 and the last 3kms on Day 3. Very funny river gods, hahaha. Add to that, solid head winds for at least half the course on Day 2 and 3 and the event organisers need not bother dusting off the record books this year.
Day 1 – Copmanhurst to Grafton – 40km Time taken 3:56:21
It was quickly evident on arrival that Mother Nature has been busy re-arranging the river bank at the starting point on the river from a rugged grassy camping area accessible by car, to a vast area of river gravel for up to 50m from the rivers edge during the last flood, no longer accessible by car. Actually, this was identified at the briefing the night before at the Crown Hotel and cars had to be parked along the approaching road with a significant portage from there to the river. There was good flow in the river here which provided some encouragement. It was beautifully foggy.
The SUPs and Outriggers and other self nominated slower boats started at 7:15am, 15mins ahead of all other paddlers. I had a reasonable start but paddled conservatively. My goal was to finish the event rather than chase a time. The light breaking through the fog set a beautiful scene and the river flow provided good assistance up until about 10kms. Soon after I caught up with Richard and Chris and paddled with them for a while for a chat for 5 mins or so then continued past.
I stopped at the halfway mark for about 3 mins for some food and a rest then continued on at a steady pace. The wind was increasing but after the river takes a big U-turn it was with us, albeit against the tide. It was a nice ride home. I stopped again with 5kms to go and was able to stand up for a couple of mins and have an Endura gel (sorry wrong brand as GU is a sponsor of the event). This was like rocket fuel and I was able to pick up a couple of boats powering to the finish. It was a good result given limited preparation.
Very conveniently the Crown Hotel is literally at the finish line so everyone adjourned there for lunch to compare notes.
Day 2 – Grafton to Mclean – almost 42 kms – Time Taken 4:52:28
Another early start. Same deal. SUPs, Outriggers and slower boats started first then the rest of us 15 mins later. It was a beautiful morning at the start line but little did we know what was awaiting a few kms downstream. It quickly became evident that whilst the mind was awake the body was not. I took a while to get going. Just around the corner was the start of the long straight of about 18kms. Not dead straight but close enough for the wind and chop to build up all the way down that section. The wind had got up much earlier than forecasted and we were heading straight into it … and the incoming tide.
Mark and Andrew (Muz) had started well in their Mirage double and had a small flotilla washriding them when I caught up. I paddled next to them for a while and had a good chat over a few kms. I then decided to head closer to the riverbank to attempt to get out of the increasingly bumpy water and main flow of the tide. It was not encouraging at all to be seeing 7s in the kms/hr on the GPS. Mother Nature was in charge.
It was a long haul but I finally made it to the 20km mark at Cowper and the entrance to South Arm of the Clarence which was beautifully protected from the wind. I stopped at the jetty for 5 mins and was able to get out of the boat and stretch and try to comprehend how it just took 2hr and 45mins to do 20kms. It was absolute bliss padding down the calm and flat South Arm although, sorry to hark on about it, it was still against the tide with a very slow average speed.
I was very happy to arrive at the finish line at the Mclean rowing club where they had put on a BBQ and even had a coffee machine. Best ever bacon and egg roll. Awesome! It took almost one hour longer than the day before to finish the same distance + a couple of kms.
Day 3 – Mclean to Yamba – 24+ kms Time taken 3:01:29
Day 3 is a mass start. We quickly exit the South Arm and join the main river after a couple of kms. This section of the river is BIG. I was quite anxious and unsettled about possible conditions in this part of the river as it was very rough in the 2019 race. It is about 800m wide and it is necessary to cross over to the other side. It is spectacular as we pass under the massive Pacific Hwy bridges. Fortunately, the conditions were good, except for the tide that was ripping against us creating some swirls. I crossed with two other paddlers Katie from Melbourne and Rozanne (friend of LCRK and ex-member). There is always safety in numbers.
I stopped at the 10km point, which was the relay changeover point, for something to eat and stand up and stretch after being way too tense about the first section. The river heads north here and into the wind. The going is even slower than the previous day in parts with only 6km/hr possible. The river then arches around to head south but in the arch there is strong wind, solid side chop and a vicious tide for a couple of kms. I zig zagged across this section to minimise taking the chop directly side on.
Finally heading south with the wind, the tide changes and it is mostly a beautiful and smooth last section to the finish line at the Whiting Beach, a beautiful river beach. Very happy to finish and another very slow time for the distance.
Thanks to Ben Sullivan and the rest of the Clarence 100 team for running the event. A presentation at the Yamba Gold Club took place mid afternoon and all LCRKers managed to come home with a win or place in their respective categories. The Clarence 100 deserves its place on the ultra-racing calendar and is a great experience and a mini adventure. Off the water is very social as paddlers tell their stories from the day and provide support on the water.
Congratulations to fellow LCRKers Anne, Mark and Andrew (Muz), Richard and Chris. Definitely add the Clarence 100 to your list!
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!!7th, 8th, 9th Oct - Clarence 100 (Big Clarence)
* %newwin%[[https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcrk/albums/72177720302140372|LCRK Flickr Album]]
* %newwin%[[https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=294058|Race Results Day 1 (Webscorer)]]
* %newwin%[[https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=294055|Race Results Day 2 (Webscorer)]]
* %newwin%[[https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=294056|Race Results Day 3 (Webscorer)]]
!!7th, 8th, 9th Oct - Clarence 100 (Big Clarence)
* %newwin%[[https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcrk/albums/72177720302140372|LCRK Flickr Album]]
* %newwin%[[https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=294058|Race Results Day 1 (Webscorer)]]
* %newwin%[[https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=294055|Race Results Day 2 (Webscorer)]]
* %newwin%[[https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=294056|Race Results Day 3 (Webscorer)]]
