| BIO
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Name: David Worthy
DOB: 31st March 1964
Birthplace: Geraldton, WA
Residence: Balga, WA
Nationality: Australia
Occupation: Outdoor Expert/Business Owner
Paddling Since: 1977
Club: Ascot Kayak Club
Kayak: 14, Which one??
Paddle: Which one??
Sporting Hero: Jesse Phillips
Greatest Moment in Career: Training with Jesse Phillips ____________________________
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Name: David Worthy
DOB: 31st March 1964
Birthplace: Geraldton, WA
Residence: Balga, WA
Nationality: Australia
Occupation: Outdoor Expert/Business Owner
Paddling Since: 1977
Club: Ascot Kayak Club
Kayak: 14, Which one??
Paddle: Which one??
Sporting Hero: Jesse Phillips
Greatest Moment in Career: Training with Jesse Phillips ____________________________
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"Dave is one of the most experienced, respected and qualified paddlers in Australia. Always happy to offer advice, go for a paddle or share his expertise. He is a true asset to paddling in WA."
- Ty
| SPONSORS
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| BACKGROUND
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Downriver paddling/racing is David favoured discipline. His results at a State, National and International level speak for themselves.
1st State Champ in 1983, 84, 85, 87, 88, 2007, 08 Open DR K1
Australian Championships: 1st Open Teams K1: 2008, 1st U18 Teams 1981 K1, 1st Open K1: 1988, 1st Open C2: 1995, 2nd O35s K1: 2008
3 time Australian Team Selection
C2 World Championships 1995
Avon Descent: 1st Descent 1980 K1 (7th Place), 1st place in 1992 K2 (Line honours), 1993 1st K2 (Line honours) - Fondest Avon memory.1998 1st K2, multiple Mixed K2 wins.
State Slalom Championship 1986 K1
His passion for the sport led to him running a highly successful rafting business (Rafting Wet ‘n Wild) from 1992 to 2005. These whitewater expertise also led on to him running a number of swiftwater rescue courses in both Australia and Malaysia
David is one of the most qualified instructors under the AC system, following is a list of some of his credentials:
Level 3 Canoe & Kayak Whitewater Instructor
Level 2 Sea Kayak Instructor
Peak AC Rafting & River Rescue Qualification
AC Assessor
Diploma in Outdoor Recreation
Automotive Mechanic
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Downriver paddling/racing is David favoured discipline. His results at a State, National and International level speak for themselves.
1st State Champ in 1983, 84, 85, 87, 88, 2007, 08 Open DR K1
Australian Championships: 1st Open Teams K1: 2008, 1st U18 Teams 1981 K1, 1st Open K1: 1988, 1st Open C2: 1995, 2nd O35s K1: 2008
3 time Australian Team Selection
C2 World Championships 1995
Avon Descent: 1st Descent 1980 K1 (7th Place), 1st place in 1992 K2 (Line honours), 1993 1st K2 (Line honours) - Fondest Avon memory.1998 1st K2, multiple Mixed K2 wins.
State Slalom Championship 1986 K1
His passion for the sport led to him running a highly successful rafting business (Rafting Wet ‘n Wild) from 1992 to 2005. These whitewater expertise also led on to him running a number of swiftwater rescue courses in both Australia and Malaysia
David is one of the most qualified instructors under the AC system, following is a list of some of his credentials:
Level 3 Canoe & Kayak Whitewater Instructor
Level 2 Sea Kayak Instructor
Peak AC Rafting & River Rescue Qualification
AC Assessor
Diploma in Outdoor Recreation
Automotive Mechanic
