17/05/2026
This weekend a team of CCOCC paddlers headed north to the National Championships in Coffs Harbour. Our team comprised two OC6 crews, with three doubling up on OC1s. We were also fortunate to have a team of very passionate supporters taking the trek with us.
On Friday, Dennis, Ron and Stephen raced their OC1s, with Dennis finishing on the podium, and Ron & Stephen achieving PBs - noting it was Stephen’s first OC1 race!
On Saturday, under grey skies, our Master Women's unlimited crew joined a packed start for the 18km race, finishing strong in tough conditions. On Sunday, after a night of torrential rain, our Golden Master Mixed unlimited crew raced in the 18km, finishing 3rd in their category. We also had Dennis competing with the Newcastle Men, picking up 2nd, and Elaine at short notice joining the Five Islands woman’s short course crew.
Congratulations to all our paddlers. What a fantastic team and weekend of laughter and competition. Special thanks to Jim & Michelle for towing our canoes and to our coaches for preparing us for Nationals. To our club members & families back home for your encouragement and tolerating all our training.
Thank you to AOCRA and Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Club. for a fantastic event, and to Paddle Life TV for the photos and coverage.
And of course we thank our sponsors whose generosity allows us to compete in high performance canoes - Gosford RSL Club, Woy Woy Hotel, Community Bank Ettalong Beach, Everglades Country Club, Sharpey's Love Shack
Jodi