Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club has received nearly $30,000 for a new ultra-light canoe as part of the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program.
Club President Jennifer Norris said the new canoe will allow the club to grow and continue to provide a range of different paddling experiences for members.
“With the wide range of ages and training needs at the club, the ultra-light canoe will cater for the diverse requirements of our non-competitive and competitive paddlers,” she said.
“The new canoe is a different style of racing canoe and will assist outriggers who may need a lighter canoe to get out in the water.
“The carbon-fibre material, compared to the traditional fibreglass, means that the canoe weighs 70kgs compared to the regular 130kg.”
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the club had been connecting locals to the region’s waterways for 25 years.
“The funding will meet the needs of the growing members with (this) new Ultra-Light-OC6 canoe,” she said.
“The canoe opens more opportunities for the community to get involved.
“As someone who enjoys exploring the local waterways, any opportunity to attract new members is welcomed.”
Those who want to get involved are encouraged to email centralcoastocc@gmail.com
Source:
Media release, Mar 1
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch