A big 'MAHALO' to our Panamuna Ohana who all proved to be brave and fearless outrigger paddlers persevering through the most challenging racing conditions on
AND off the water in many years.

Many of us will be talking about how deep we had to dig... our feet just to make the starting gate. Lets all hope for sand under our toes next year.

There were many lost items left on site, so should you still be looking for that towel, umbrella, clothing or even your car keys, please reply to claycorp@bigpond.net.au and hopefully we can help you.

Finals race results with the Club Champion Points tally are here www.panamuna.com/index.php?item=Panamuna-Regatta .

Wahoo !!!!! High 5, Panamuna!!!!!! It will also be posted on the Zone web site for later viewing, too.

Once again, thanks to everyone for just turning up and making the day such a wonderful experience. We had a ball trying to entertain our piers and God know we did it well. Congratulations team.

Cheers & see you again in Noosa.
Carmel Clayton
Registrar
POCC

Noosa regatta SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2008.

6.30 BRIEFING, 6.45 RACE START - MEN, WOMEN,MIXED NOVICE / GOLDEN WOMEN / SHORT COURSE - 10 KM

7.30 BRIEFING, 7.45 RACE START - U12/U14 4KM

8.15 BRIEFING, 8.30 RACE START - U16/U19 10 KM

9.45 BRIEFING, 10.00 RACE START - WOMEN SENIOR/MASTER 16 KM

11.30 BRIEFING, 11.45 RACE START - MEN GOLDEN/SENIOR/MASTER 16 KM

1.15 BRIEFING, 1.30 RACE START - OPEN WOMEN 16 KM

2.45 BRIEFING, 3.00 RACE START - OPEN MEN MIXED OPEN 18 KM

See www.aocrasqz.com/calendar.htm for latest details.

Location change: Regatta is now at Ewan Maddock Dam. Time Change: Briefing 5:40am, 6:00am Start.

Two lucky companies have won a 12 month sponsorship package valued at $2000 for the year 2008. Their company logo will be displayed on the hulls of our Panamuna craft as our newest Club sponsors. Congratulation to our winners and a very special thank you to all who bought & sold tickets.

The yellow series Corporate Sponsorship Raffle winner is Syd Reid Plumbing sold by Brad Martin. The purple series winner is Cold Runners sold by Bronwyn Hay. We look forward to proudly displaying Syd Reid Plumbing and Cold Runners logos on our canoes in 2008.

I wish to forward a cordial invitation to all members to re-join Panamuna for another season. Please refer to email sent 3 December for attached renewal and new membership forms (hardcopies also available). 2008 Season from 1 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2008

Active Racing Fees still only $300 Senior & $90 Junior (under 21) if paid in full by 31 Dec 2007. A 10% levy will be incurred for all payments made in 2008. Fees are non refundable & include AOCRA insurance. Fees also include use & maintenance of equipment. Social paddlers remain $240

There are two payment options:

1. Pay $300 senior or $90 junior in full by 31 Dec 2007. (no exceptions)

2. Pay three instalments of $115 senior or $35 junior due on or before 01 Jan 08; 01 Feb 08 & then 01 March 08.

How to pay

Fees are payable to Panamuna Outrigger Canoe club via cash or cheque, ANZ Bank deposit or E-transfer (please see email for details).

All bank receipts, cash or cheques MUST accompany the completed club membership form. Memberships will only be registered with AOCRA when full payment received.

No AOCRA registration No racing.

Carmel Clayton (REGISTRAR)

All hands on deck ... everyone needed .... 2nd Feb for the Panamuna regatta ... from 6.30am to around 2.30pm at the spit. Panamuna has a reputation for running great regattas and this year with the support of all our members the tradition continues. See you there.