MVB Bulletin # 54 Jan 20 2013
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
'Tis the season to embrace the Murray River - its cool, wide and fast flowing - just the way we love it.
Beginners canoeing events are being held on a separate night to the regular Thursday evening paddles - the third evening training session is after work Tuesday 22nd Jan
For the last two summers we've flinched at every drop of water that lodged upon us while canoeing and were hanging out for a hot summer's evening paddle and tonight it finally delivered - shivers it was hot for the first hour on the paddle that 19 people enjoyed on thurs Jan 17th - but no one was complaining - its not hard to stay cool when the water temperature is about 18 and youre sitting in it!
Welcome to new members
Col and Jo-anne Ward and Louise Evans are our latest members
Having trouble viewing photos in this bulletin? you can view this bulletin on the clubs website here
First Aid courses for MVB members
Always wanted to do a First Aid course or need to update? Here is a great opportunity to do so fully paid for by the club at a time, location and mode suitable to you. The club has received funding from DPCD in Victoria for exactly this purpose. If you are interested please lodge an expression of interest using this form
Shooting Feral Animals in NSW National Parks
New laws allowing hunting in 78 NSW national parks came into effect recently, though shooters will not be allowed to open fire until March next year. While we applaud all efforts to control feral animals it appears that bushwalkers may pay the price of the state government's decision to allow amateur hunters into national parks through increased insurance costs to reflect the risk of being shot. Read more in this Sydney Morning Herald website.
Canoe Training Webpages
Club member Lin Starke is working on developing pages on our website to support the canoe training program and has now developed three articles. You can also view some of the articles that have appeared in the Border Mail recently about canoe capsizes that have occurred - please note these incidents have not been Murray River Canoe Hire activities. But they do highlight the critical importance of safety procedures in our canoeing activities.
Check out the canoeing pages here
Since the last Bulletin....
Tues Jan 15 Canoeing Training at Lower Mungabareena
8 people (and Ailla the wonder dog) enjoyed the second training paddle for 2013 conducted by Dave Breedon of Murray River Canoe Hire
Thurs Jan 17 Lower Mungabareena to Noreuil Paddle
A total of 19 members and guests completed this paddle again in very hot but perfect conditions on the river. At least one platypus was sighted and we got back to Noreuil in time for the usual bbq.
Sat Jan 19 Evening Walk
Claire was joined by 4 other members on a short steep walk from Morningside Place Albury to Nail Can Hill and return
Whats On Jan 21 to Jan 28
Follow the "full details here" link to an event that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader
Tuesday Jan 22 Beginner Canoe Training
There are two more opportunities to engage in canoe training on Jan 22 and Jan 29 at a cost of $10 Come along to a canoe training session and see why this is far and away the most popular activity we offer.
Dave from Murray River Canoe Hire will get you up and paddling safely in no time. There is a limit of 10 people with 5 booked in already but we are still taking bookings.
Wednesday Jan 23 Easy Abseil
There is a 10am start to beat the heat for this beginner level abseil at the Albury Quarry
Wed January 23 Social Dinner at Stump Hotel and optional evening walk
Thurs Jan 24 Canoe the Murray
Another great after work paddling opportunity - we can cater for up to 22 paddlers but need early bookings please - and dont forget to mention if you are bbq'ing or not!
Fri Jan 25 Evening Walk Nail Can Hill
Join Claire to participate in this walk up Nail Can Hill from Morningside Place Albury
Fri Jan 25 to Mon Jan 28 Tawonga Huts Basecamp
Sunday Jan 27 DragonBoat paddling At Falls Creek
Join Claire for the Dragon boat Mile High championships at Rocky Valley Falls Creek
Catch you on a club event soon!
regards
Tony Marsh
President
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
MVB Bulletin # 53 Jan 13 2013
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
'Tis the season to embrace the Murray River - its cool, wide and fast flowing - just the way we love it. Beginners canoeing events are being held on a separate night to the regular Thursday evening paddles - the second evening training session is after work Tuesday 15th Jan
Welcome to new members
Jean Cumming, Zoe Mason, Kellie Miller, Kerry Keil, David Amery, Annette and Breeanna Ash. Also we are happy to have a number of guests attending canoeing events at the moment and they are just as welcome.
First Aid Kits
We have two comprehensive kits purchased with funds made available from the City of Wodonga. Each kit includes two state of the art snake bite bandages.
You can read more about the kits and bandages here
Canoe Training Webpage
Club member Lin Starke is working on developing pages on our website to support the canoe training program. The first article is about safe canoeing with other boats in the water. You can also view some of the articles that have appeared in the Border Mail recently about canoe capsizes that have occurred - please note these incidents have not been Murray River Canoe Hire activities. But they do highlight the critical importance of safety procedures in our canoeing activities.
Check out the canoeing pages here
Since the last Bulletin....
Tues Jan 8 Canoeing Training at Lower Mungabareena
12 people (and Ailla the wonder dog) enjoyed the first training paddle for 2013 conducted by Dave Breedon of Murray River Canoe Hire
Wed Jan 9 Easy Evening Walk at Baranduda
10 members and guests enjoyed the respite from the hot weather to enjoy this 6km x 2 hour walk
Thurs Jan 10 Lower Mungabareena to Noreuil Paddle
A total of 17 members and guests completed this paddle in perfect conditions on the river. At least one platypus was sighted and we got back to Noreuil in time for the usual bbq.
Whats On Jan 14 to Jan 21
Follow the "full details here" link to an event that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader
Tuesday Jan 15 Beginner Canoe Training
Come along to a canoe training session and see why this is far and away the most popular activity we offer. The club has been funded to offer a series of heavily subsidised canoe safety and technique training sessions arising from a recently successful funding submission.
Dave from Murray River Canoe Hire will get you up and paddling safely in no time. There is a limit of 10 people with 5 booked in already but we are still taking bookings.
Thurs Jan 17 Canoe the Murray
Another great after work paddling opportunity - we can cater for up to 22 paddlers but need early bookings please - and dont forget to mention if you are bbq'ing or not!
Sat Jan 19 Easy Evening Walk
Join Claire for a brisk short walk from Morningside Place Albury to Nail Can Hill and return
Sat Jan 19 Hard Road Bicycle Ride
Join John for a testing road cycle from Mt Beauty over Tawonga Gap to Bright and then up Mt Buffalo and return - 120km all up
Sun Jan 20 Dragon Boat paddling
Join Claire for another opportunity to experience this fun activity
Sun Jan 20 Intermediate Abseil
Join Neil for another opportunity to experience this fun and exciting activity
Catch you on a club event soon!
regards
Tony Marsh
President
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
MVB Bulletin # 52 Jan 6 2013
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
Hope everyone has had or still is having a break from work and a chance to get some recreation under their belts. The bulletin is coming a bit earlier this week because we have found it necessary to schedule beginners canoeing events on a separate night to the Thursday evening paddles - the first evening training session is Tuesday 8th Jan and we wanted you to know about it before it happens!
Since the last Bulletin....
Evening Walk Forest Hill Albury
4 members and Ailla the wonder dog led by Claire Sandford enjoyed an interesting stroll around the Forest Hill area of Albury on New Years Day. The intention was to walk up Nail Can Hill from Morningside Place. However a bushfire curtailed our plans and certainly added some interest.It turned out to be a 5 ha grass fire but the NSW fire service werent taking any chances as they threw 60 fire firefighters, 8 trucks and 2 helicopters at it. The smoke and late afternoon sun made for some interesting light effects - check out the purple haze! Now we know what inspired Jimi Hendrix to write that song! Im sure Peter Presutti who took the photo was a fan. You can click the photo below to read an event report.
Lower Mungabareena to Noreuil Paddle
A total of 16 members and guests completed this paddle in perfect conditions on the river. A number of platypus were sighted and we got back to Noreuil in time for the usual bbq. The only downer on this event was a game of hide and seek the car keys played out by Tony and 5 unfortunate members. Suffice to say that a secret hidey hole in his day pack got Tony into trouble again.
Dragon Boat paddling
Another fun paddle was held on Jan 6 - you can read some recent Dragon Boat paddling event reports by Claire Sandford here
Whats On Jan 7 to Jan 14
Follow the "full details here" link to an event that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader
Tuesday Jan 8 Beginner Canoe Training
You too can stay cool with MVB!
Have you been wanting to give canoeing a try? why wouldnt you with the intense summer heat we are experiencing this week. This is the ideal opportunity as the club has been funded to offer a series of heavily subsidised canoe safety and technique training sessions arising from a recently successful funding submission.
Dave from Murray River Canoe Hire will get you up and paddling safely if you are a beginner or improve your technique and reinforce safety procedures if you've paddled before. There is a limit of 10 people with 5 booked in already but we are still taking bookings. And we have scheduled two more beginner canoeing training sessions on Jan 15 and Jan 22 so you shouldnt miss out.
Wed Jan 9 Easy Abseil at the Albury Quarry with Neil Brown
The extreme heat will be over, time to come out and play again and this event should be great fun
Wed Jan 9 Easy Evening Walk at Baranduda
Forecast maximum is a cool 29 for Wednesday! Join Tony for an easy after work walk and bbq
Thurs Jan 10 Canoe the Murray
Another great after work paddling opportunity - we can cater for up to 22 paddlers but need early bookings please - and dont forget to mention if you are bbq'ing or not!
Sat January 12 - Intermediate Abseiling with Neil Brown
Join Neil Brown for abseiling fun at The Rock - full details here
Sun Jan 13 Dragon Boat paddling
Join Claire for another opportunity to experience this fun activity
Hope to catch you out and about with MVB soon!
regards
Tony Marsh
President
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
MVB Bulletin # 51 Dec 31 2012
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
New Years Eve - a chance to celebrate and a time to make those resolutions! Whether you are an existing club member or just checking us out there is no better resolution to make than to get active by participating in some of the wonderful events MVB has on offer...
Explore our program , follow one of the links to the full details of an event that appeals and hit the Join button!
Since the last Bulletin....
8 members enjoyed a delightful stroll on the Mount Buffalo plateau exploring the Giants Playground - aptly named Im sure you will agree after you explore the photos of this walk by clicking on the photo below. Find out if these intrepid MVB walkers were really tempting fate at Egg Rock yesterday!
Whats On, Jan 1 to Jan 9
Tues Jan 1 Easy evening walk up Nail Can Hill
Here is a chance to get your active New Years resolution off to a flying start!
Commencing at Morningside Place in Albury this event will be led by Claire Sandford
Thurs Jan 3 Beginner and Intermediate Canoe Safety
Stay cool with MVB!
Have you been wanting to give canoeing a try? why wouldnt you with the summer heat really starting to wind up this week - or perhaps you need to brush up on skills. This is the ideal opportunity as the club has been funded to offer a series of heavily subsidised canoe safety and technique training sessions.
Dave from Murray River Canoe Hire will get you up and paddling safely if you are a beginner or improve your technique and reinforce safety procedures if you've paddled before. There are 14 people booked in already but we are still taking bookings.
Sat January 5 - Intermediate Abseiling with Neil Brown
Please note that this event is likely to be postponed because of the extremely hot weather forecast for next weekend. A decision will be made on thursday evening. Hopefully Neil will be able to reschedule this event if the weather forces postponement.
Editors Note: while the weather bureau is forecasting 3 days of over 40 degrees in Albury Wodonga late this week its interesting to see that the maximum forecast for those 3 days at Falls Creek is 25! Yes the mountains are cool!
Sun Jan 6 Dec Dragon Boat paddling
Join Claire for another opportunity to experience this fun activity
Wed Jan 9 Easy Evening Walk at Baranduda
Join Tony for an easy after work walk and bbq
Macquarie Island - Sub Antartic Biodiversity Hot Spot or Feral Animal Heaven?
It was fascinating to read this week about the $25 million program to eradicate rabbits and rodents on this remote island 1500 km south of Hobart which is nearing completion. Why would you bother to spend that sort of money on such a remote place? Well it was declared a World Heritage Site in 1997 for starters and who knows maybe MVB would like to organise a walking holiday there one day - its part of Tasmania after all! This is a ground breaking environmental recovery project on a grand scale never seen before anywhere in the world. Onlya few years ago there were 100,000 rabbits on this tiny island 34km by 5km - now there is about 3 or maybe 4 - the Tassie NPWS have thrown everything at the feral animals and the fragile environment is recovering rapidly. You can read more (or listen to a podcast) about this project here
Anyone up for a sub antartctic experience?? Perhaps I should put it on the club events Wish List!
