Next: Saturday 11th January, 2025. Be on the river, ready for "Go" at 9:00 a.m. We will be using the longer, 4.7 km time trial course. One or two laps.
Results: 14/12/24: 1 short lap: Jon Bell OC1 26:30(PB); 1 long lap: Tom Long K1 26:43; Tom Layton K1 26:57; Andy Osborne K1 28:00; Beth Chaffers OS1 28:27; Glen Kennedy OS1 30:10; Yvette Maconachie OS1 34:53; Mike Dupe TK1 36:59; Maria Ouvrier OS1 38:15.
Results: 23/11/2024: 1 lap: Sue Powell K1 23:06; Yuvna Chhetri TC1 34:19; Zsuzsa Papp OS1 38:19; 2 laps: Andrew Webber K1 40:24; Andy Osborne OS1 41:19(PB); Patricia Ashton K1 43:17(PB); Jed Whitcombe OS1 44:19; Louise Yabsley K1 46:33; Chris Southby OS1 46:39.
For the full set of results, click on the above heading.
Learn to Paddle
If you’re new to paddling the Burley Griffin Canoe Club holds several 'Taste of Paddling' sessions, for non-members who would like to try it out. Bookings are essential and sessions cost $120pp.
Registration and payment should be made directly via this link: ToP Registration
Contact Patricia for more information.
Sunday 19th January, 2025: 9 a.m. - 12 noon.
Saturday 8th February, 2025: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sunday 16th March, 2025: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
See Coaching for full details.
Participants will be able to try out a variety of boats, learn about equipment, boat handling, entry and exit techniques, basic paddling techniques and basic capsize procedures. Participants are expected to be able to swim 50m. The sessions are held on the Molonglo River in calm conditions close to shore.
Any incidents or accidents involving members or equipment should be reported using the BGCC Incident Report on-line form.
