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POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL
Winter 2023/24 pool sessions - come and book onto a series of pool sessions to hone and refine your paddle skills in a safe, warm environment. Master your paddle technique, your bracing, or get that roll completely solid.
Club coaches will be on hand to support and assist. These sessions are especially good for paddlers starting out on their paddling careers, or for those wishing to master a specific skill set. They are less suited to experienced paddlers (you may be interested in the polo sessions instead when they start...).
Pool sessions are in blocks of 4 and for one hour slots. Please arrive at the pool at least 15 minutes early to get ready.
We have boats at the pool for use. The session is not suitable for SUPs. You can bring your own boat but it must be spotless clean inside and out, and will be inspected by a coach prior to put in. If not clean enough we will need to ask you to use a club boat.
A maximum of 2 sea boats can be used on the pool, and only on the 8pm session. You would need to bring your own. Please contact Grant on secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org if you intend on using a Sea Boat to check there is space to do so.
Please bring swim wear, and we strongly recommend goggles and nose clips.
The price for the four week block is £40 - this is non-refundable unless the Club needs to cancel a session for any reason. If you can't make a session then you are welcome to make this known through the Facebook site where often other members will take you up on the offer. You'll need to make payment arrangements with the other party directly in this circumstance independently.
If for any reason you can't make a block having booked it, please let us know and we will try and sell the block to another member - if successful we will refund your booking.
Any queries please contact secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
Looking to exercise your competitive edge or fancy a team based kayak session?
Do you want to hone your kayaking skills over the winter, well it's all thrills and spills on Monday nights at the Priory Pool in Shrewsbury Quarry Leisure Centre for Canoe Polo! Think Netball meets Rubgy on (and under!) water!
All aspects of your paddling will be tested and improved, power, balance, paddle control, turns, support strokes, and you get lots of motivation to learn your roll! Most of all it's team based fun and excellent cardio!
All welcome including recent beginners – as long as you’d like to paddle hard & get wet! All polo specific kit available at the pool. Just bring your enthusiasm, swimming kit, plus a short sleeve top and wet shoes.
Arrive 7.30pm to be on the water between 8 and 9pm or via the 'Wild Apricot for Members app' for each session, cost is £9!
See below for further information & feel free to ask any questions via polo@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
Regards,
Toby & Dylan SCC Polo Reps
Short video taster: https://youtu.be/kWWdF3gQD88
More info: https://www.shrewsburycanoeclub.org/page-18100
What? - River Dart winter 2023 Trip is combining with Gene17's Adventure Paddlers Weekend
When? - DEC 8 AT 8 PM – DEC 10 AT 6 PM
Where? – River Dart Country Park (RDCP)
How much & what's included? – £40 per night for 2 nights bunkhouse B&B – breakfast in the onsite café all cooked for you. Evening meals can be bought onsite in the café as well if you choose. This also includes your entrance/parking at the country park which is normally £6 per person per day.
We have 2 bunkrooms sleeping 12 people in each with the club name on them. We can book more if needed. People welcome to book ensuite twins/smaller rooms directly if they prefer. Also feel free to find yourself camping nearby if that’s more your bag too. I’ll add a no accommodation option so we have an idea of numbers on the water. Link to book direct or have a nose at accommodation here Welcome to River Dart Country Park - River Dart Country Park
Current confirmed River Leaders: - Tom, Marc, Mary, Claire, Matt, Grant
We have a Shepaddles kayak (sorry we're not qualified for open canoes) trip set up for the Saturday paddle on the loop - Led by Claire and Mary. On the Sunday will be mixed groups - coz the blokes in the club are actually alright
Everyone else we can split into groups on the morning depending on what people would like to achieve for the day.
Details from Facebook Gene17’s Adventure Paddlers Weekend Page
The Adventure Paddlers Weekend, a meeting point for all kayakers near the end of the year celebrates Adventure Paddling! On Saturday Gene17kayaking hosts an evening of new films from recent expeditions. We'll also have a DJ to see the night through. We leave the daytime free for yourselves to go paddling with your friends, to catch up on old times and have your our adventure. The event is located at the highly popular River Dart, on Dartmoor, and is totally FREE as usual.
I must stress, when booking, payment will be expected, this will be non returnable, but you have the right to sell your spot to another member
General plan will be as other years.
I will be travelling south Friday morning, to hopefully run the upper Dart. This will be a peer paddle, it's grade 4. If not running, surfing an option at Croyde Bay, again a peer paddle.
Saturday and Sunday I'll put club leaders cap on and lead down the loop and down to Buckfastleigh. Grade 3, but with large stretches of flat water, after every event, to re unite paddlers with boats etc!!
Would like those attending to of done MEM a few times.
Upper Dart
https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/south-west/river-dart-dartmeet-to-new-bridge-the-upper-dart
The Loop
https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/south-west/river-dart-new-bridge-to-holne-bridge-the-loop
Holne Bridge to Buckfastleigh
https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/south-west/river-dart-holne-bridge-to-buckfastleigh
Mary and Clairie's - Non scary Dart White Water #shepaddles trip on the loop of the River Dart.
There are only 6 places on this so booking quickly will be essential.
Dont worry you men! There will also be club non shepaddles trips taking place. Then we can all get together in the evening and discuss who got the biggest air, did the most rolls, surfed the biggest waves etc.
This will be a fun and relaxed trip, where we may take all day to do the loop. We will have time to stop and have a play and work on our skills. You will need lunch, snacks and a warm drink. As well as the usual paddle kit - remember it will be December so full on winter paddle kit.
If you have been paddling at MEM on a Wednesday night and the lower Tryweryn you will love this trip. Description can be found here River Dart - New Bridge to Holne Bridge - the 'Loop' | South West | England | Rivers - The UK Rivers Guidebook
There is also a booking option on the trip section of the club to book yourself into the bunk house at the dart country park - see Expressions of interest (EOI) – River Dart Winter 2023 This will also book you onto the trip for Sunday's paddling
There will also be club trips running on both Saturday(non shepaddles) and Sunday as well, but may not be a shepaddles group only we need to talk to the other leaders and look at groups.
Or Just a festive paddle inside learning a new discipline of paddling?
The 3/4 Ds pre Christmassy drink and meal ( oh and a paddle)
Where Montgomery's canal starting at the lions Quay SY11 3EN
finish at Queens head pub
note there is a portage so bring some wheels and about 5 miles to paddle.
we will end at the pub for a meal and a drink to celebrates Christmassy time ALL are welcome in any craft yes Nick you can bring the coracle. this will be family friendly and as safe as you can be on a canal think fall in mutter stand up and wade ok slight slurping noise and jump back in your boat.
extra fun of pushing the SPS out the way.
you will need a craft, a hot drink , something' or things to paddle said craft in preferably a straight line but hey its Christmas's. we are debating the mulled wine to bring so if you do brings some for all. ( saves me a job).
warm clothing and pause if you fall in more warm clothing unless you are wearing a dry-suit or sensible winter wetsuit.
ok so Christmas's jumpers , Christmas's hats, silly wings, sparkly lights on your boat, tinsel etc are also permissible providing they do not get in the way of your lifejacket and ability to see or wade if you fall in.
obviously we need to book at the Queens head so numbers will be limited for that reason only
Grant and Sandy (and probably others) are running a day at MEM on Sat 23 December - escape the early arrival of in-laws with a day on the river. Club Paddle.
This will be subject to river levels, and confirmed during the week leading up to the event.
Plan is to meet at MEM at 0900 for a play for a couple of hours. Then a quick cuppa, before heading up to the Horseshoe Weir, and a run back down to MEM, either with a car shuttle or via the canal. Options to run or portage Serpents Tail.
Suitable for anyone who has done a little on moving water as likely flows will make it a challenge for a genuine first timer. Essential to have warm winter paddling kit for a December paddle.
Open to 5 'Club Paddle' places unless other leaders would like to come along as well. If the Club Paddle fills up pop your name on the waiting list and we will try and get you in.
Also open as a Peer Trip if you are comfortable and confident NOT being led, and can make your own decisions on the water, etc.
You will need to bring;
- Boat with airbags
- paddle
- Deck
- BA
- Helmet
- Winter personal kit (dry suit or winter wet suit, etc)
- Warm change of clothes
- Hot drinks, snacks etc
If you need any equipment from the Club please book this out via the website and give me a shout to arrange collection from the containers.
You will need to sign in and pay the £7 paddling fee at MEM when you arrive on the Sat morning.
Any questions please give me a shout on 07837 963160.
Shaun Baker will be running the 16 hour first aid course over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of Feb.
This course is £70 which has been discounted for members of SCC.
The course is suitable and recognized by British Canoeing for the pre-requisite for most of the coach / leader qualifications.
The course will offer practical 1st aid applications for people involved in paddle sport and other outdoor activity.
The course venue will be in a hall in or around Shrewsbury.
Please book on for what we're sure will be a highly valuable course. There are only 12 places available so please book early to prevent disappointment
This course will cover all of the required aspects of first aid but the intention is to utilize as many paddling/outdoor scenarios as possible.
Two weeks before the course he will send out some light pre-read material to help get through the theory input so that we can spend maximum time doing practical scenarios. Along with final plans etc.
Due to the financial commitment by the Club, regrettably we can't offer refunds for cancellations unless the place can be otherwise sold.
Club coaches / leaders & members working towards this can apply for a bursary as club policy on completion of this course.
For any enquires please contact our coaching officer at ianmartinscc@gmail.com..
Looking for a hands up / Expression of interest for a Spring Weekend Sea Kayaking in Pembrokeshire.
I'm looking to organise a long weekend sea kayaking in Pembrokeshire. I've chosen these time of year as the puffins should be on Skomer.
This will be split into two parts. If you want to attend both the intermediate and the advance please sign up for both.
Friday and Saturday will be intermediate with trips being focused on an out and back journey or a point to point along the coast line. Location will depend on weather, conditions and what the group would like to get out of the two days. Depending on the aims of the group we can look at rescues, self rescues, tows, kit, or scenarios. Equally we can chill and enjoy the wildlife - it will be down to you to let me know what you would like out of the weekend, BUT it will be weather dependant.
Sunday and Monday will be an advanced trip! Again location will depend on conditions and weather. I am personally hoping for Skomer and/or Ramsey, but this (as anything on the sea) is not guaranteed. The pre requisites to join this trip are the ability to roll (I don't mean in a pool - I mean in the sea in waves and moving/tidal water - if not first time then holding on and going for a second or third attempt), or sea 4* or sea leader. Talk to me if you are unsure about the pre requisites.
Those with good WW experience (4*/WWL / solid roll/ comfortable on big ferry glides in waves) you may be interested in these trips, we can get you rolling a sea kayak (we can get you doing this on the first two days) Booking on two both part of this trip would be essential.
I am looking to bring in an Advance coach/Leader for this trip so there will be a cost for this trip. I am guessing it will be in the region of c£40 per day. If we can fill the trip this may be able to be reduce slightly, but at c£40 per day it is still a bargain compared to other commercial options. If we can't fill the trip we may open it up to club guests who meet the pre requisites, so you may be able to invite your friends. We can then recruit and increase the number of club members.
I will suggest a campsite closer to the time which will be based on likely location of paddling. You will need to book this directly. You are very welcome to sort your own accommodation if you prefer something other than camping, but will need to get yourself to the start points each day. We will need to run shuttles between us on the day.
For those not taking part in the Advanced days the Puffins should be on Skomer. A boat trip to Skomer would be the perfect time. You will need to book early to get a place Skomer Island | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (welshwildlife.org)
I'm organising a long weekend sea kayaking in Pembrokeshire.
WW paddlers this would be a good introduction to the Sea and you will be made to feel very welcome.
I am looking to bring in an Advance coach/Leader for this trip so there will be a cost for this trip, £110 for the two days. This is half the price of a commercial trip rate. It will mean that at some points you will be lead by a qualified club leader (So Far Dave S, Joe, Elsie, Pete C and myself have volunteered) and some points the qualified external leader.
This event/trip is to book for - Friday and Saturday This will be trips for intermediate and beginners (groups may be split) with trips being focused on an out and back journey or a point to point along the coast line. Location will depend on weather, conditions and what the group would like to get out of the two days. We may even be able to look at the British Canoe Sea Kayak and Sea Kayak Coastal Awards if people are interested. NEW Sea Kayak Awards! (britishcanoeing.org.uk)
Depending on the aims of the groups we can look at tidal planning, rescues, self rescues, tows, kit, or scenarios. Equally we can chill and enjoy the wildlife - it will be down to you to let me know what you would like out of the weekend, BUT it will be weather dependant.
I'd like to know what you would like to get out of the weekend and a bit about your experience. This will help me to split the groups and focus on what skills you'd like to work on. Once you've signed up please complete the following very short survey https://forms.gle/SfbA8uZSmvt5qReq9
Sunday and Monday will be an advanced trip! This will be offered first to the club leaders as a way for them to progress their personal skills and leadership to enable the club to offer more trips.
However if there is enough interest we may be able to add extra intermediate trips on Sunday and Monday. I would need 6 people to make this viable, let me know if you are interested. There will be a cost for this trip, but price will be confirmed if we have enough interest.
If we can't fill the trip I will open it up to club guests who meet the pre requisites, so you may be able to invite your friends. We can then recruit and increase the number of Sea paddling club members.
Payment is be expected at time of booking, this will be non returnable, but you have the right to sell your spot to another member.
If you need to book a club boat please do so via the club website.
For those looking for extra activities in the area or have non paddlers with them, the Puffins should be on Skomer. A boat trip to Skomer would be the perfect time. You will need to book early to get a place Skomer Island | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (welshwildlife.org)
Any questions please give me a shout
Claire
This event invite is for non Shrewsbury Canoe Club Members to join us on our Pembrokeshire Sea Kayak trip.
By joining this trip we will give you one year free membership to the club! You can then choose to be invited to events and trips including sea kayak trips and all the other whitewater, placid water, touring, pool sessions and surf trips.
I am looking to bring in an Advance coach/Leader for this trip so there will be a cost for this trip(most of our club led trips are free). Having had some quotes this is looking at coming in at £137.50 for the two days. This is half the price of a commercial trip rate. It will mean that at some points you will be lead by a qualified club leader and some points the qualified external leader.
Friday and Saturday will be trips for intermediate and beginners (groups may be split) with trips being focused on an out and back journey or a point to point along the coast line. Location will depend on weather, conditions and what the group would like to get out of the two days. We may even be able to look at the British Canoe Sea Kayak and Sea Kayak Coastal Awards if people are interested. NEW Sea Kayak Awards! (britishcanoeing.org.uk)
I'd like to know what you would like to get out of the weekend and a bit about your experience. To do my best to split the groups and focus on what skills you'd like to work on once you've signed up please complete the following very short survey https://forms.gle/SfbA8uZSmvt5qReq9
The club have roughly 6 sea kayaks that can be hired at £8.50 a day. Please let me know if you need to hire a boat. I suspect these will get booked quickly.
Shrewsbury Canoe Club along with Dave Kohn Hollins of 'Riverflair' are running a weekend focused on the new BC White Water Safety Award - for CANOES.
13 & 14th APRIL 2024
Lead Coach: Dave Kohn Hollins
The White Water Safety award is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers.
Course Content
Paddlers will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues. All modules are interactive, practical sessions, discussing and using equipment, and exploring possible solutions to common issues in a moderate white-water, grade 2 (3) environment.
The White-Water Safety course is a practical 'on the water' 2-day programme that consists of 9 modules.
This course is intended to be a canoe specific course and will focus a lot more on rescues only applicable to that craft, such as canoe-to-canoe rescues, canoe to swimmer rescues, self-rescues, pins/broaches and entrapments, mechanical advantage systems to deal with greater loads and forces etc.
If a high number of attendees Dave is planning to team up on this course with Josh Telling so that the group can benefit from his huge amount of white water canoeing knowledge, and as he'll be working the course as well, you'll have two highly experienced coaches regardless of the group size.
Cost will be dependent on numbers. The ratio for the course is 1:6 (coach:participants). The minimum number for the course to run is four and we can have a maximum of twelve participants.
Course Fees per person are:
For a group of 4: £190pp
For a group of 5: £180pp
For a group of 6: £170pp
For a group of 8: £160pp
For groups of 10 - 12: £155pp
Initial deposit of £20- rest of the amount will be invoiced prior to the event.
Venues - most likely sections of the Dee, but if there is sufficient water elsewhere or too much of it in the Dee, we may well go further west into Snowdonia.
Please read up on this course and decide if its the course for you. For more info:
https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/white-water-safety/
https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/wp-content/files/11102023BCABWhiteWaterSafetySkillsComptencyChecklistV1-0March2023.pdf
or email Karen Darby karedavies@gmail.com for a chat if you are not sure.
Club coaches / leaders & members working towards awards can apply for a bursary as per club policy: https://shrewsburycanoeclub.org/page-18144
By joining this trip we will give you one year free membership to the club! You can then choose to be invited to events and trips including the annual renowned sea kayak trip and all the other whitewater, placid water, touring, pool sessions and surf trips.
'm organising a long weekend sea kayaking in Pembrokeshire. I've chosen these time of year as the puffins should be on Skomer.
I am looking to bring in an Advance coach/Leader for this trip so there will be a cost for this trip. Having had some quotes this is looking at coming in at £137.50 for the two days. This is half the price of a commercial trip rate.
This adventure will be split into two parts, with Friday/Saturday intermediate trips and Sunday/Monday advanced. If you want to attend both the intermediate and the advance please sign up for both. If you sign up for one of these events the second event will only be £110 for the other 2 days.
Sunday and Monday will be an advanced trip! I'm thinking playing in tidal races and smiles! Again location will depend on conditions and weather. I am personally hoping for Skomer and/or Ramsey, but this (as anything on the sea) is not guaranteed. For these trips to work with the tides they may require an early start of 6am or 7am ish on the water.
The pre requisites to join this trip are the ability to roll (I don't mean in a pool - I mean in the sea in waves and moving/tidal water - if not first time then holding on and going for a second or third attempt), or sea 4* or sea leader. Talk to me if you are unsure about the pre requisites.
Survey to let me know about your experience and what you would like out of the two days here https://forms.gle/9k62PgnpS6YAGriEA
I'm organising a long weekend sea kayaking in Pembrokeshire. I've chosen these time of year as the puffins should be on Skomer.
I am looking to bring in an Advance coach/Leader for this trip so there will be a cost for this trip. Having had some quotes this is looking at coming in at £55 per day. So looking at £110 for the two days. This is half the price of a commercial trip rate.
If we can't fill the trip we may open it up to club guests who meet the pre requisites, so you may be able to invite your friends. We can then recruit and increase the number of club members.
