$6 to non-members VICTORIAN SEA KAYAK se trek CLUB Summer 2009a • Issue 63 www.vskc.org.au 1 TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR CANOE & KAYAK ENTHUSIASTS ATTENTION KAYAKERS! TM COMFORT CONVENIENCE PERFORMANCE COMFORT The SKWOOSHTM Paddling Cushion An extremely lightweight, low profile performance comfort cushion for the long distance and recreational kayaker and sea kayaker. The SKWOOSHTM Paddling Cushion uses medically proven pressure relieving technology to makeThe paddling moreGel comfortable. Pad Cradling yourRevolution "sitz" bones in a SKWOOSHTM Cushion helps eliminate numbness in the rear and the legs. Paddle longer with SKWOOSHTM! Benefits CUSHIONING — TekPad® lightweight pressure relieving gel LIGHTWEIGHT - WATERPROOF — It floats* - never soggy - COMFORTABLE — Relieving pressure helps you paddle won't mold longer DURABLE LOW FRICTION COVER MATERIAL — NO rubbing LOW PROFILE — Maintains CG for better stability PORTABLE — Lightweight, compact with tie down loop INTEGRATED NON SKID BOTTOM — Stays put - No glue or ALL WEATHER GEL — Stays soft in all temperatures tape needed MADE IN USA — Guaranteed Performance - MAINTENANCE FREE — No washing - functions in all Guaranteed Workmanship temperatures SKWOOSHTM Paddling Cushion (#P1104) Description Weight: 13 oz. Dimensions: 13" x 16" x 7/8" flat, 6 1/2" x 8" folded 70d, low friction cover. Integrated non skid bottom. Folds for storage. Maintenance free. Anatomy of A High Performance, Pressure SEAWATCH - UV Index Watch: Relieving SKWOOSHTM Paddling Cushion 16” a. TekPad ® bladder welded in two sections JDCʼs Seawatch is a fully functional watch, with a UV sensor on the c front. Simply wear the watch when doing your favorite outdoor b. 1/4” nylon ribbon binding activity, and an alarm will sound if the UV index reaches a dangerous SPECIFICATIONS: c. Nylon cord tie down loop level. UVI (Index) ® Time d. ToughTek non skid bottom Chronograph 1/100 second to 10 hours 8” 24 hours to 1 second Countdown Timer a e. 70 denier waterproof nylon cover Units Resolution ® SEAWATCH UV watch is easy to use: UVI 0.1 unit f. 3/4” TekPad bladder 12/24 mode b 1 second Hours, minutes, seconds 1/100 second g. 1/4” cross linked foam The UV sensor is on the front of the watch, just below the LCD. Expose 1 second Hours, minutes, seconds e this sensor to the sun, in particular during the peak times of UV Range Precisiond 4” oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 0 to 15 (bar segments) +/- 1 UVI unit ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Performance Comfort Cushions xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx radiation, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Adjust the face of the watch slightly 0 to 25 (numerical) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx sports / office / travel xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx until the highest number is reached (the direction of the sun must be f perpendicular to the UV sensor for most accurate readings). Measuring cycle g First five minutes: every 2 seconds ʻGATHʼ WATERSPORTS HELMETS It will adjust the reading every ten seconds. The bar graph at the top 12” After five minutes: every tencross seconds sectional view will show at a glance the level of UV radiation. More bars is a higher while in UV mode level, also moving into the different color bands as shown on the SKWOOSH IS DIFFERENT color graph to the right. Patented TekPad Technology Contact Us! packs giant Comfort into a The Seawatch also has several normal watch modes, such as time, Ph: 978.689.0500 Fax: 978.689.7771 convenient package date, calendar, alarms and timers. email: [email protected] or visit: www.skwoosh.com *NOT TO BE USED FOR FLOATATION SEAWATCH FEATURES: • EL backlight • Weatherproof (can be submerged 6 feet) • Replaceable Lithium battery (included and installed) FOR• One year warrantyMORE INFORMATION VISIT: JDCʼs NEW Speedwatch wireless knotmeter is a breakthrough in ease of installation and features. DETAILS: Why UV is Important: ULTRA-VIOLET INDEX (UVI): The Global Solar UV Index, or UVI, is a simple measure of the UV • UVI is measured in several modes NO wires! NO holes! Mount the impeller under the boat and place • Bar chart at top shows graphically the UVI radiation level at the Earthʼs surface. It has been designed to encour • Numeric reading of UVI shows resolution to 0.1 unit the transmitter inside the boat. Thatʼs it! Instant speed is transmitted age people to protect themselves. The values of the Index range • Alarms can be set for warning of high UVI from zero upward and the higher the Index value, the greater the • Calibration is usually not necessary, but can be performed (must have access to to the display anywhere in the boat, up to 13 feet (4 meters) away. potential for damage to the skin and eye, and the less time it takes professional grade UV monitor) for damage to occur. • UVI is affected by time of day, cloud cover, and position of the sun in relation to - the earth Everyone is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. • UVI can drastically change within a short distance Unlike GPS, which measures speed over land, the SPEEDWATCH Email.Small amounts of UV sales@fitnesslifestyle.com.auradiation are beneficial to people, and play an • UVI as reported in newspapers and Television is often a forecasted UVI, not essential role in the production of vitamin D. However, overexposure based on real-time data measures your actual speed and distance through the water. to UV radiation is responsible for two major public health problems: Tel.skin cancer and1300 cataracts. To learn 668 more about the 335 damaging effects Mob.TIME: 0418 577 668 • Current time is displayed in 12- or 24-hour mode. of overexposure to UV rays and how you can prevent them, please • Perpetual calendar from year 2000 to 2099 visit the US governmentʼs EPA website.2 • Month, day, day of week and year are displayed DAILY ALARM: • 1 daily alarm can be set CHRONOGRAPH: 13���������������� Jarrah Drive, Braeside VIC 3195 Tel. 03 9038 8367 • Elapsed time and lap time (1 lap only) • Range to 9 hours, 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds Postal Address : PO Box 594, Braeside �������VIC 3195 • 1/100 second resolution THE IMPELLER TIMER: • Countdown timer • Setting limit of 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds The impeller is mounted under the boat, attached via a fin or clip mount. The small • Sounds one beep at the 5,4,3,2, and 1 seconds • Sounds series of beeps at 0 second impeller - slightly more than an inch long, spins through the water, in speeds from 0.3 mph (0.3 knots, 0.5 km/h) to over 40 mph (35 knots, 64 km/h). When the impeller spins, a magnetic field is created which is measured by the transmitter - through a hull - up to 12 in (30 cm) away. ADVANTAGES OF THE SPEEDWATCH OVER GPS: NO wires connect the impeller to the transmitter! This magnetic transmission is patented technology by JDC Electronic. While the SPEEDWATCH does not replace a GPS, it does have many advantages when training and monitoring performance: THE TRANSMITTER • Instant speed The transmitter is placed inside the boat, within 12 inches (30 cm) of the impel • Actual speed through water ler. The transmitter picks up the impellerʼs magnetic field when it is rotating, • Registers speeds down to 0.3 mph transmitting the data over 8.2 KHz up to 13 feet (4 meters) away. The transmitter • Tracks acceleration is water-proof, with a replaceable lithium battery. good for 12,500 (20,000 km) of • Countdown timers specific for regattas readings. The transmitter can also receive other speed sensors and transmit to the display, which can be calibrated to properly display the speed and distance. • Long battery life - Dia: 0.80 in (20 mm) X 7.1 in (80 mm) • Total and trip distances Using the SPEEDWATCH during training, one can instantly gauge the effect of different paddling strokes, equipment, and sailing tech THE DISPLAY niques, enabling the best performance possible. The SPEEDWATCH display contains an internal receiver to pickup the information sent by the transmitter, up to 13 feet (four meters) away. The display shows instant and average speeds, distance traveled, trip distance, acceleration, time traveled, and chronometer and countdown timers. - The SPEEDWATCH will be an essential tool for training, providing instant feedback on speed and acceleration. Unlike GPS units, the SPEEDWATCH gives true speed through water and distance traveled, versus speed over land. When going against a current, the speed given by a GPS unit will be very inaccurate. The SPEEDWATCH display can be mounted on a deck or strapped to a wrist or leg. Multiple displays can be used with one sensor . Powered by a lithium battery, the display is water-proof and will register up to 12,500 (20,000 km) on one battery. Dia: 3.0 in (78 mm) X .70 in (18 mm), Weight: 3.5 oz (100 g) FEATURES OF THE SPEEDWATCH: See Back. 13���������������� Jarrah Drive, Braeside VIC 3195 Tel. 03 9038 8367 Postal Address : PO Box 594, Braeside �������VIC 3195 Contents Comment .................................4 Point Lonsdale to Gunamatta 16 Victorian Sea Kayak Club and return ..............................5 PO Box 161 Bass Strait direct crossing ........6 Black Rock Vic 3193 Australia Is my VSKC grade current? .......8 Inc #A17985B French Island circumnavigation Executive committee in a day ...................................9 President Pimp my boat ..........................10 Peter Costello • m: 0411 262 538 George’s Crack .......................11 e: [email protected] The development of paddle Vice president wheels