The Peter Bristow 'Round the Island' Race was, as in previous years, a great test of team fitness. In spite of high winds and rough seas, SADA managed to achieve the same time as last years event, which was raced on calm waters. With team coach Jan 'the Genie' and Pete 'the pistol' as lead strokes, and Dena 'the Diva' as sweep, we kept up an impressive pace, finishing with a sprint after 7.5 Kms of paddling! Well done team!

SADA is off to a roaring start in the new season, with victories in Wallaroo and an intense training schedule ramped up to 3 days a week. The Peter Bristow Memorial Round-The-Island race is just around the corner and the club is keen to make a good showing.

Our female contingent is strong and ready for another great medal haul this season, but we could do with a few more men in the Masters (40+) and Grand Masters (50+) categories to fill the 'engine room'. If you have a husband, father, brother, boyfriend etc, who needs a bit more fun and exercise in his life, drag him down to the lakes on a Saturday morning!