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Avon Descent 2015 1 WELCOME TO THE WORLD’S GREATEST WHITE WATER EVENT The 2015 Avon Descent – an exciting two-day time trial over 124 gruelling kilometres offering competitors conditions ranging from long stretches of flat water that can test the endurance of the fittest athlete through to rapids, sure to test the skills of all who attempt to navigate their unknown contours. he Avon Descent travels through some of Western Australia’s most Tpicturesque country, and as you descend, you’ll pass through the farming regions of historic Northam and Toodyay, forested national parks, steep gorges, the Swan Valley vineyard region and eventually, into the tidal waters of the upper Swan River. Competitors challenge the Avon and Swan Rivers in a variety of power dinghy craft (up to 15HP) and paddle craft including single, double and triple kayaks and single or double surf skis. Relay teams of two and four can also compete. Competitors are supported by family and friends as support crews and thousands of spectators line the banks to cheer them on. 3 Avon Descent 2015 Avon Descent 2015 3 OUR TEAM NORTHAM’S AVON DESCENT AVON DESCENT LEGENDS OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION In 2012, the 40th Anniversary of the Avon We’d like to extend a massive THANK YOU to the following groups in the local Chairman Kevin Harrison Descent, the NADA Board sanctioned community for their ongoing support of the Avon Descent. The time, knowledge and Finance/Treasurer Rex Adams the creation of a special recognition contribution offered year after year certainly does not go unnoticed, and we thank you Chief Clerk of Course Jim Smith for individuals to be known as the Avon for your hard work and dedication! Power Boat Delegate Ian Williamson Descent Legends. For this inaugural Ascot Kayak Club Lions Club Toodyay Paddle Craft Delegate Rosalie Evans occasion, these outstanding individual Bullsbrook Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Northam Christian Ministers Association Local Government Jon Vines contributors are the Foundation Grass Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Northam SES Community Liaison Tully Telenta Members of the Avon Descent Legends. Lions Club Gin Gin/Chittering Toodyay Football Club Aquatic Sport and • Ian Williamson Lions Club Northam West Coast Car Club Management David Hunt • Darryl Long Avon Support Unit (ASU) Michael Orr • John King • Neil Long EVENT MANAGER • Rex Adams Canoeing Western Australia (INC) • Jim Smith • Greg Kaeding (2013) HOW TO CONTACT US • Kim Epton (2013) PO Box 28 FLOREAT FORUM 6014 Phone (08) 9285 8501 AVON DESCENT FREEMAN Email: [email protected] A nominee for ‘Freeman of NADA’ must Web: www.avondescent.com.au have 10 years exceptional service to the Association at a suitably high level. • Rex Adams • Tully Telenta EVENT EMERGENCY CONTACT: • Graeme Birkett • Jim Smith 0457 134 680 • David Bray • Bob Quin • Sheila Bray • Kevin Harrison • Jim Paine (Dec.) • Gerry Post 4 Avon Descent 2015 Avon Descent 2015 5 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS CONTENTS Major Partners Our Team.......................................................4 Health and Safety/Nutrition......21 Our Sponsors...........................................6 Overview Map..............................................22 Messages......................................................7 Accommodation.......................................24 PDRC/WCDRC.......................................10 Safety Briefing............................................25 Calendar of Events..........................11 Finish Line Info............................................26 Competitor Info..................................12 Spectator Locations.............................30 O f fi c i a l M e d i a S p o n s o r s Official Media Partners Teams Info.................................................16 Stages 1 to 9...................................................32 Course Info...............................................18 ASU...........................................................................40 Support Crew Info............................19 Race Record Holders...........................41 MESSAGE FROM THE NADA CHAIRMAN Community Partners n behalf of the Board of Directors of Thank you to all of our sponsors for ONortham’s Avon Descent Association their support including our media partners I welcome all of the competitors and their Network Ten, RJ Media, The Sunday Times, and support crews to the 2015 Avon Descent. Take Radiowest. In addition to all of the sporting the time to experience the many delights of the and community groups who receive financial or Avon and Swan Valleys. social benefits from the event, thank you to The In addition to the 2015 Avon Descent being Avon Support Group for their safety, rescue, Official Partners Travel Partner Official Supplier broadcast all around Australia on The Ten first aid and medical assistance. Network it will be shown in over 40 countries Canoeing WA have been appointed the TM around the world with a potential viewing Event Managers this year and we thank their audience of hundreds of millions. team of dedicated workers for their operational 100% Waterproof Pouches With the co-operation and assistance support. of The State Government through Tourism WA and Royalties For Regions, and the Official Support Partners Official Paddle Suppliers staging of the “family fun days” by the five My best wishes to you all. Local Governments bordering the river, and Kevin Harrison their support from the East Metropolitan Chairman Regional Council and our Community Support Northam’s Avon Descent Association partner Lotterywest the event has become a celebration of the Western Australian lifestyle. Supporting Sponsors 6 Avon Descent 2015 Avon Descent 2015 7 WELCOME TO THE 2015 AVON DESCENT MESSAGE FROM DR KIM HAMES MLA, MINISTER FOR MESSAGE FROM NETWORK TEN - GENERAL MANAGER TOURISM AND HON TERRY REDMAN MLA, MINISTER Network Ten Perth is proud and we have seen it grow to be the Official Media to reach the international FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sponsor of the 2015 Avon status that it enjoys today. Descent. This iconic Western TEN Eyewitness News First The 124km course runs from Tourism is a vital industry for Australian sporting event At Five and our experienced Northam to Perth along the Avon achieving economic viability in is actively embraced by production team get right and Swan Rivers, capturing some regional WA. In 2013-14, total Network Ten with a television behind this event and enjoy it of the most picturesque scenery visitor spend in the State was special broadcast nationally immensely. along the way. $8.3 billion, $3.5 billion of which a few weeks after the was spent in regional WA. The TEN congratulates the As a Western Australian home race weekend, enabling all State Government’s goal is to Northam Avon Descent grown event, the Avon Descent Australians to enjoy the see the contribution of regional Association, all the has been entertaining crowds spectacle. tourism increase to $4.75 billion volunteers and the and providing a challenging by 2020. Frank Filosi Network Ten Perth proudly competitors for their course for hundreds of GENERAL MANAGER supports local community commitment, dedication competitors for more than 40 Supporting events such as the NETWORK TEN PERTH activities and assists in and hard work in making the years. Avon Descent will help us achieve ensuring they are a success Avon Descent a worldwide that goal. The Avon Descent is proudly by providing a variety of recognisable success. supported by the State Regional events generate highly specialised skills and Good luck to everyone resources. Our association Dr Kim Hames MLA Government through Tourism valuable national and involved and have a great with the Avon Descent has DEPUTY PREMIER WA’s Regional Events Program, international promotion for 2015 Avon Descent. a long and proud history MINISTER FOR TOURISM which is funded by Royalties for regional Western Australia. They Regions. also add vibrancy to towns, boost their local economies and make MESSAGE FROM CANOEING WESTERN AUSTRALIA Royalties for Regions invests them exciting places to visit, as Canoeing Western Australia We are a small but passionate in a variety of initiatives to well as great places to live. was approached by NADA team who conjunction with the help grow Western Australia’s to be the Event Managers NADA Board have worked hard regional areas into thriving and for the 2015 Avon Descent to bring this amazing event sustainable communities. last year and jumped at together this year. Having the chance, as CWA is the listened to the suggestions of Association that represents competitors, sponsors and all the whole of the paddle involved in past Avon Descents, sports community in WA, we CWA have made several felt that this was a perfect fit changes that we are hoping for us. will be acceptable to this year’s Although CWA has been ‘avondescenters’. Hon Terry Redman MLA involved in the Avon Descent See you on the water. Rosalie Evans MINISTER FOR REGIONAL in a much lesser role in EXECUTIVE OFFICER previous years, we are very DEVELOPMENT CANOEING WA excited to be involved in a greater role this year. 8 Avon Descent 2015 Avon Descent 2015 9 POWER DINGHY RACING CLUB (PDRC) CALENDAR OF EVENTS The PDRC (Power Dinghy Racing Club) Safety is paramount in this sport and is FRIDAY 17 JULY Race Pack Collection, Burswood Sports Centre, was formed in 1976 by Avon Descent strictly controlled. PDRC membership 8am to 6pm competitors who wanted more racing covers Public Liability as well as Personal SUNDAY 19 JULY Scrutineering,