Written by Chris Bannerman | 02 September 2002
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With a very good turn out for the trip this month it was a shame to see the lake looking so poor. Our first view of the St Clair from the road winding up its eastern shore was one of very muddy-looking yellow water, but it wasn't long before we realised the yellow colouring was in fact an algal bloom of lake-wide proportions.

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Written by Chris Bannerman | 02 September 2002
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Oberon has proven to be a successful venue for our club trips over past years, so we headed through the outskirts of Sydney with much anticipation of a good weekend. A bad storm on the freeway (with hail encountered by those behind us) hadn't dampened our enthusiasm and after stopping near Katoomba

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Written by Chris Bannerman | 02 September 2002
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Conditions didn't look good as we all met at the boat ramp at Lintern Street. The sun was shining, there was only a slight breeze and the seas weren't too lumpy. As I said, not good . . . . no storm clouds, no howling gales, no 2 metre seas. Did we have the right day?

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Written by Ken Colmer | 02 September 2002
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It was a cold and breezy 8:30am Winter's day start at Patonga boat ramp. We ended up, after sickness and maybe's, with 5 boats. For those members who were too crook to attend, you have our sympathy - you picked a good day to stay in bed.

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Written by Paul McGrath | 02 September 2002
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The outing started with the traditional breakfast meeting at Singleton McDonalds. Everyone arrived on time for a change – even Bob was on time!

The morning was cool and breezy but with plenty of blue sky, it looked promising.

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