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UPDATE UPDATE - DUE TO LACK OF RAIN THIS TRIP IS NOW A PEER TRIP ON THE TREWERYN
Matt and Grant are running a CLUB TRIP G2/3 paddling weekend on 29 and 30 March, hopefully in the Yorkshire Dales. However, the Dales is very sensitive to rain fall, so final location to be decided nearer the time.
This trip is open to those who would like to be led on Grade 2/3 rivers in a Club Trip environment. This is ideal for those who have paddled the Dee, and keen to move on up through the rivers.
We will work out accommodation options nearer the time when we know what the plan will be for the weekend. There is the option to book on for Sat and Sun, or only Sat or only Sunday. Please choose what best fits.
If you’re unsure if this trip is for you, please get in touch.
Paddlers will need
Boat with airbags, paddle, white water BA, helmet, deck, winter paddling personal kit (pref dry suit, decent wet suit and Cag a minimum), footwear. Whistle and other safety kit that you are competent using. If you need to hire any club equipment please call Grant on 07837 963160 to arrange collection from the container.
Canoe polo is a great way to improve all aspects of your kayaking: speed, balance, paddle control, turns, support strokes, and best of all, your roll! It's (mostly) indoors, warm, well-lit, team-based fun with lots of camaraderie.
All paddling and polo specific kit available at the pool. Just bring your enthusiasm, swimming kit, plus a short-sleeve top and wet shoes.
Arrive 7.30pm if you need a short briefing, to be on the water between 8pm and 9pm, cost is £9pp {tbc} for SCC members, £10 {tbc} for guests.
See below for further information & feel free to ask any questions via polo@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
Regards,
Dylan, Steve, & Toby, SCC Polo
Short video taster: https://youtu.be/kWWdF3gQD88
More info: https://www.shrewsburycanoeclub.org/event-5556075
Three spaces have opened up on this trip, first come first serve.
This trip is using a proffessional provider based on Holy Island called Sea Kayaking Wales (https://seakayakingwales.com/). The advantage being that Sea Kayaking Wales can offer equipment beyond what the club can such as a range of kayaks, paddles, dry suits, helmets, and BA's. They would also provide proffessional coaching. Cost wise we get a discount for being a club so it would be £180 for two days (kit and coaching). This would be aimed at those who haven't done much or any sea kayaking. Its two days on the water, dependant on the conditions that might be a lake in Wales, or some scenic coastline.
The morning will be spent at Mile End Mill, working on specific moving water skills. This is focused on paddlers who are fairly early in their moving water paddling journey.
Provided river levels allow it, after lunch we will do a river trip (c.10km) from Log Cabins down to Horse Shoe Weir to put in practice the skills gained in the morning.
You can book onto the morning only, or for the full day. Please choose the right ticket for this. If the event books up please register on the waiting list and we will try and increase capacity with more leaders/coaches.
It will be a led paddle, with Anita and Grant providing hints and tips to get the most from the paddling experience. We will meet at 08.45 at Mile End Mill so we can be on the river for 9.30 latest. This is necessary if we are going to get a river trip in as well.
Vehicle registration and river access payment of £7 at TNR will be required on arrival.
Paddlers will require a boat with airbags, paddle, BA, deck, helmet and warm, winter paddling kit. Kit hire available from the Club, give Grant a call on 07837 963160 to arrange collection. Bring some lunch as well.
Peer paddlers who are comfortable looking after themselves on the river and responsible for their own decisions welcome to join us for the day - just rock on up.
Any questions, or unsure if this paddle is for you, please give me a shout on 07837 196160. Cheers, Grant
A formal calling notice will follow soon, but we are keen to provide an early notice so we can encourage as many Members to join us for a celebration of the last year’s paddling, voting of committee members, and to share in an all Club social.
If you would like to volunteer on the committee for the next 12 months, please do get in touch as we have a couple of current volunteers standing down at this AGM.
Join us for the fourth Shrewsbury Canoe Club time trial of the year.
Open to all paddlers and boats (white water, sea kayak, open canoe, racing, SUP, polo etc) with a choice of 2.5km and 5km courses. We'll orgainse a rough handicap, setting the slowest boats off first with the aim of everyone finishing close together. Arrive at 0900 for first boats off at 0930. Should be off the water by 1030 so that everyone is back home in plenty of time for Sunday lunch.
This will be a peer paddle as you will need to be able to self rescue if no one is close enough to help out.
You'll need a boat, paddle, bouyancy aid, suitable paddling clothing depending on the weather and a change of clothes for afterwards.
Free for club members with their own boats and paddling kit. £4 entry fee for non-members and/or boat hire.
Changing available in the cricket pavilion plus tea and snacks afterwards.
Any questions please email racing@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
A holiday of a difference , some of the Ds are off to france and you are invited.
this will be either a club trips or mates trips depending on numbers paddling over around 10 days some beautiful and traditional Canoe trails in France.
aka warm water ( average last year 20C and very clean waters)
current plan will be
paddle the rivers
Alllier,
Gorges de Chassezac
and the Ardeche
river grade will be grades 2 and 3. we may also paddle other rivers dependent on rain levels and peoples ability.
the Ds are planning on staying in hotels, bed and breakfast, air bnb etc but there are plenty of camp sites in and around the area some right by the river.
expressions of interest and then we will set up a what's up group etc to finalize details.
we will also put on some trips in Blighty for practice and offer coaching for those who have not been paddling White water.
you will need some good knowledge of paddling under flow of water and being able to ferry guide and move sideways, along with a competent capsize and some knowledge of swim lines would be advantageous.
M&M are really excited to be planning another white water CLUB TRIP for a week up in Scotland between the 24th Oct to 31 Oct 2025 (Shropshire half term), with options to come up for a shorter time if you prefer. This trip was a huge success in October 2024.
THIS IS AN ADVANCE NOTIFICATION, ASKING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE TRIP ONLY - BOOKING OPTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE NEW YEAR ONCE WE UNDERSTAND NUMBERS AND HAVE SOURCED SUITABLE ACCOMMODATION.
What will we be doing?
We will be paddling some of the best rivers in Britain, including the Gary, Etive, Spean, Roy and hopefully many others (water levels depending) over the course of the week.
It is our intention to run this as a Club Trip to encourage as many paddlers as possible to come along. Between the Monday and Friday we will put on at least 3 Club Paddles led by qualified Leaders on Grade 2/3 rivers. We also plan to get a bit of hill walking in as well, perhaps up Ben Nevis if the weather allows for it.
We will also be facilitating Peer Trips around these Club Trips on slightly higher graded rivers that put our Leaders outside of BC qualifications but not experience for running them safely. Paddlers will be welcome to join these Peer Trips as well, either in full or to portage the trickier bits.
The exact rivers and plans for each day will be determined once we have an idea of water levels, the aspirations of the attending paddlers, etc.
We expect the Sunday and the following Saturday to be Peer Trips.
Be prepared that to get the most out of the week we may need to do a bit of travelling around the highlands when up there, despite our central location. We will seek to car share and make the shuttles as efficient as possible.
Where will we stay?
TO BE AGREED
Is this trip suitable for me?
This trip is suitable for all paddlers who have spent the summer on the river with us on a few WW club nights, and ideally a successful run or two down the Tryweryn / Serpents Tail, etc. We will do our best to put on trips in Wales to build confidence for this Club Trip over summer.
Paddlers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian staying at the bunk house with them and available locally.
If in any doubt, please get in touch with Marc or Matt to get some advice.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring;
- personal paddling kit suitable for a Scottish October. Ideally a dry suit or good quality wet suit
- white water boat with airbags
- paddle, deck and helmet
- any safety and rescue equipment you have
- the usual snacks and drinks to bring on each river trip
Anything else?
Be prepared to come along, and have a great time with us! Any questions please give us a shout.
Matt - 07549 528735
Grant - 07837 963160
Marc - 07764 313762
