This will become your myavon username and where we will send all avon descent correspondence. Aug 05, 2017 the royal life saving society western australia 12 mcgillivray rd, mount claremont wa 6010 08 9285 8501. Avon descent 2017 paddlers hires images are 3000 pixels on the long edge when purchased. Avon descent competitor numbers rise, with conditions best. The avon descent is over for 2019, check back next year for. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. The avon descent family fun days are a series of familyorientated events held annually on the first weekend of august alongside the avon descent race and are a perfect opportunity for family and friends to get outdoors and experience the excitement of the race. Avon descent is within the scope of the wikiproject water sports, a collaborative effort to improve wikipedia s coverage of water sports. Offer still stands with 20% discount to the end of january 2020.
The avon descent a spectacular 124 km race over two days through some of western australias most picturesque scenery. Download and plan using the festival program, which highlights the range of activities and schedule of events. The department operates a number of monitoring stations along the avon river in western australia. Find highquality avon descent stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. The avon descent one of was most iconic and longest running multisport races. As thousands converge on the avon valley on the weekend of 34 august for the 2019 avon descent, arc infrastructure is reminding participants, spectators and the wider community to be safe and vigilant around the railway. Alexis donkin reports this years avon descent could be more of a foot race due to very low water levels. Avon descent safety briefing 2018 download file all paddle competitors are required to provide evidence of competency to participate in the avon descent safety and competency assessment competitors must demonstrate they have appropriate skills to handle the challenges of the river to be allowed to compete. The skis slight rocker is crucial for enjoyable ocean paddling. Descent full movie stream free download descent full movie studio. River users urged to take extra care during avon descent. Wear all your winter woollies and take your rain gear. One of the great river races of the world click here to check out others.
The avon descent is an annual white water event over a 3 kilometre course along the avon and swan rivers. Decent turnout for avon descent the west australian. Once purchased you will get a link to download the hires nonwatermarked images. Was premier whitewater race is the only race where paddle and power craft come together. Solo kayakers josh kippin and brendan rice finish avon descent. There has been a spike in lastminute registrations for this weekends avon descent, with veteran paddlers saying river conditions are the best in decades, but numbers remain much lower than last. Power dinghy racing club the original and the best since 1978. Northams avon descent association announced the 46th annual edition of western australias longest running annual multisport adventure race at the 2018 event launch on 21 march at the spectacular riverside setting burswood on swan, in front of crown casino. Aug 03, 2019 the royal life saving society western australia 12 mcgillivray rd, mount claremont wa 6010 08 9285 8501. Avon descent 2017 telecharger mp3 gratuite telecharger vlc. As mention first lesson commences on the 4 march 2020 depending on numbers there could be extra days available. Avon descent 03 11 20 results number bcu name club tour single race time posn 514 richard vincent v soar 01. Watch as some of the worlds best competitors, and amateurs alike, jump in their kayaks to take on each other and the raging torrents. With 100 more competitors than in previous years taking on the avon descent this year, it may be safe to say the event is as popular as ever.
Come and experience the action and adventure of the avon descent this saturday and sunday august 34. When you start the avon tracker it will give you the option for the settings screen. Support crews access the data via the avon descent website. Ad getting your avon descent number plate download application submit application 1. The avon descent is on again and this year the gruelling event will be held over the weekend of august 12.
The avon descent festival is not just the two day epic. Avon descenters challenge the avon and swan rivers in a variety of paddle. Competitors racing in the annual whitewater avon descent have. Having been a member of paddleplus for a while now, ive got used to the chilledout approach to paddling and life that its members take. Theres plenty of fun for the whole family from northam to bayswater. Avon descent november 2007 written by tim mcdowell. The start will be at middle swan bridge nearthe womens prison, on the sunday 6th august and we will be racing to a. The avon descent one of was most iconic and longest running multisport races avon descent 124km race saturday 1st and sunday 2nd augustcomplete the legendary 124km race over two days in a single or double paddlecraft or as part of a powercraft team. Free activities include bbqs, dance and music, bouncy castles, performers, face painters, food tastings, cuddly animals.
Overturned kayak while shooting the rapids at the avon. Record water levels opened the floodgates for a run of broken records on day two of the worlds greatest white water event the avon descent. Its very important that support crew also read and understand these rules and specifications. Day 1 57 kilometre stretch beginning at the town of northam, 100 kilometres east of perth. First held in 1973, the avon descent is western australias own unique sporting event. Photographs of wildlife,landscapes,aviation, clouds and people.
The avon tracker mobile app is designed for the competitor only. Pm says if you want to go to the pub, you need to download the coronavirus app. Avon descent support unit avon descent support unit home. Two plastic skis for sale, avon descent river ready, alloy rudders, optional surf rudder mount, venturis. Download team app now and search for avon descent support unit to enjoy our team app on the go. There will be a multitude of free activities and events along the course of the avon descent including the opening ceremony and fireworks in northam on friday evening, an international food festival in toodyay on saturday and finish line festivities in bayswater on sunday. Sorry i committed such a heinous act of changing from one prs to another if the race committee feel im in breach of the rule i suppose they will disqualify us but it would appear they maybe doing a fair few others too.
We are no longer running this event, but this page has been retained as a historical record. It includes both paddle craft kayaks, surf skis and small motor boats, and runs from northam to the perth suburb of bayswater. Jun 17, 2015 the avon descent is described as western australias own unique sporting event that attracts competitors and spectators from throughout australia and overseas. Avon descent family fun days perths eastern region. Official page of the avon descent, was iconic river race festival. Spirits prs ski was designed for speed in both ocean and river paddling. The descent 610 movie clip the creature looks human 2005 hd. The event started in 1973 one source says 1972 but is incorrect and is. Be vigilant around the railways during the avon descent arc. Bd2mr2 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Overturned kayak while shooting the rapids at the avon descent, australias premier white water kayaking event. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Ensure you have the current version from your appplay store. Emu falls is one of the big 5 rapids in the race, and is probably the.
For many years, the club ran an annual national canoe marathon descent race from stratfordon avon to bidfordon avon. Hi peeps, i had a call this morning from canoeing wa confirming that sup will be included in this years avon descent race although not the full course. The avon river is dry in summer and only really comes to life in winter, hence the timing for this race. Since mid of 1998 we are extending our web to cover all other games released or abouttobe released by volition, inc. Avon descent mercia canoe club canoeing and kayaking. Almost 500 competitors took to the water, with the highest number of power boaters in more than a decade joining in the action. Apply download, complete and return your application form. For further information and details about the avon descent festival, check out the event website at the city of swan. Avon descent is nearly upon us weve got northam avon descent association chairman, and avon legend. This page is a fan page and discussion forum dedicated to all things to do with the avon descent and avon descent power boat racing. Avon descent competitors reach finish line as event declared a. The avon descent is an annual, twoday, white water event along the avon and swan rivers in western australia. Buy a good map to get you around the little known backroads or print out the maps on this page. A personal email address not a work or shared address is highly recommended.
The avon descent is a legendary event in perth and has a long history starting in 1973 initially established as a race for powerboats, it subsequently has evolved into a 2day race for all types of watergoing craft. Avon descent 2017 powerboats hires images are 3000 pixels on the long edge when purchased. This testing course covered 10 miles and 6 weirs or portages. Spatial data download water information reporting river level. Spirit paddle sports, aguably the best plastic surfwhite water ski ever made, no longer in production, priced to sell and priced accordingly to condition. The avon descent is an annual, twoday, white water event along the avon and swan rivers in. Avon descent support unit avon descent support unit is a white water support teamclub based in northam bayswater, western australia, australia. Avon descenters challenge the avon and swan rivers in a variety of paddle and power craft in an exciting twoday time trial over 124 gruelling kilometres. These provide near realtime river level information that is widely used by organisers and participants in the annual avon descent white water race. The avon descent is a 3 km paddling time trial held over two days in western australia and its the longest whitewater race in the world. Power dinghy racing club the original and the best since. The descent network hosts the biggest websites for descentrelated information and download since mid of 97. The avon descent festival is not just the two day epic race over 124km, it also includes a whole selection of shorter races to suit all levels of.
Not doing so could jeopardise your competitors entry. The avon descent is described as western australias own unique sporting event that attracts competitors and spectators from throughout australia and overseas. Please note that this is a manual process and will take time to collect all the images. If you would like to participate, you can visit the project page, where you can join the project and see a list of open tasks. This covers all 4 lessons at the peel manor house and informationmaps passes ect for the avon descent weekend. Pay once you have received email confirmation that your requested plate is available. It takes place over two days and depending on water levels is usually held in august each year. A great performer winning every avon descent lp1 race since its inception in 2008 and current avon descent lp1 category record holder. Has a few scratches in the hull from river use and had a couple of patches professionally done after the avon last year but now fully ready to race. Collect the department of transport will notify you when.