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SUMMER EVENINGS ON WATER AT FRANKWELL
** No need to book if you have your own craft and you don’t require leading or coaching - just rock up and join in a fun club night**
Time is 'on the water' - please arrive 15 minutes prior to get kit sorted. Late arrivals may not get the opportunity to paddle.
This is the event booking for anyone of any ability to join us at our Club night in kayaks, open canoes, SUPs, sea/touring boats and racing boats - you will be asked your preferred craft and paddling experience in your booking.
Suitable for adults and for juniors (generally 8 to 10 years old plus) to join in a 'give it a go' session in a fun and safe environment. Participants may be grouped depending on number of participants and number of coaches, generally into age and/or experience specific groups (e.g. adults / older teenagers / juniors).
Coaches and leaders on hand to provide handy hints and tips while supervising the session. Will usually build to a capsize and get out practice, while either having a gentle tour up the river or a wet game session at Frankwell.
A really fun event to come and give Paddle Sport a go.
Two of these sessions are free before we ask you to sign up as a member.
If required a craft, paddle, spray deck, helmet and buoyancy aid can be provided by the Club for £10.00 charge, payable at booking. No refunds or transfers of booking payments are available for cancellations made on the day of the event.
Please bring warm, non-cotton clothes or a dry suit / wet suit for paddling in, footwear for paddling in (essential), water proof jacket and warm change of clothes.
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.
White Water Introduction / Intermediate Session
Come and join us for some splashy fun and smiles on moving water on Wednesdays in Llangollen.
Opportunity to come and 'play' or to get involved in a coached session, focused on moving water skills.
Suitable for adults or teenagers to join in a 'give it a go' session on white water in a fun and safe environment. Coaches on hand to provide handy hints and tips while supervising the session.
15 Club Paddle / led places available, peer paddlers MUST also book on via this event booking to allow TNR registration.
Please book on each attendee individually.
The Club now has access to the TNR building, including changing facilities and showers.
Booking in at TNR
Paddlers pay the paddling fee through this event booking. The cost is £7.20 to cover the TNR cost and booking fee. This booking fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellation unless the Club has reason to cancel the event.
If you pay at the same time as event booking you do NOT need to pay again direct to TNR. If you do NOT pay to paddle via the event booking then you will need to pay via the parking app on site to avoid an ANPR fine of £100; it is one payment per person paddling.
All paddlers MUST register their number plate within the TNR building when you arrive to avoid the parking fine.
Required kit of boat with airbag, paddle, spray deck, helmet and buoyancy aid which can be hired from the Club for £10.00 charge, payable at booking. Attendees must arrange own transport of boat to location, to be collected from Frankwell on a Mon evening, and returned prior to following Mon evening.
Please ensure boats are booked out via the booking system here:
Hire Your Boat Here
Please bring non-cotton clothes for paddling in, footwear for paddling in (essential), water proof jacket and warm change of clothes.
Join us for the fifth 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
The 2D's next trip will be on Bala lake, we'll meet at the BOTTOM BEECH, BALA TOWN Bala Lake Foreshore Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7SR & we'll head towards Llangower for lunch & then head up to the top of the lake, depending on weather there may be a chance for sailing & rescue practice. open to all & all craft who can paddle the distance. please bring food & drink for the day, personal first aid kit, clothes appropriate for the weather on the day. Any questions, Derek on 07973692765 First breakfast @ 09:00 in the café anyone?
On Tuesday evening 27th May we will meet at Simpson's Pool just off Wellington Road in Telford to practice some raft racing skills and optional raft flip drills!
Location: what3words /// happier.plump.responses
There is a £4 charge for the use of Simpsons and this area is open to the public not exclusive to SCC. There is limited parking at the pool access is via the gate off Wellington Road.
This is suitable for if you've rafted before or are totally new to the sport but please contact Anita is you're unsure if this is suitable for you.
Lower age limit 12 years.
Kit: Dry suit recommended for flip drills or a thick wetsuit, sensible shoes, helmet, bouyancy aid.
Any queries about this session please contact Anita 07796108207 or anita_bennett66@hotmail.com
If you'd like to find out more about White Water Raft Racing please follow this link:
https://paddleuk.org.uk/white-water-rafting
White Water Trip
Coach/Leader: Grant McKelvie & Matt Dunn
Matt and Grant are leading a Club Trip on G2/3 water on the Lower Treweryn in Bala on Sun 1 June.
This is currently limited to 10 led paddlers, however if more Leaders are available we will increase led capacity numbers. Please add yourself to the waiting list if the led trip is full.
This trip is a step up from Jackfield and Mile End Mill / Serpents Tail, on the most fabulous stretch of N Wales water. If you are unsure if this trip is for you, please give me a shout.
It is Dam Release, so will only go ahead if a release is confirmed, usually in the week prior. Likely relocate to Dee if not. Likely we will meet at 09:00 for Breakfast at Manon's Cafe at the WW centre, but paddle meet will be 10.00 at the WW Centre.
For more experienced paddlers there should be an opportunity to PEER PADDLE on the Upper Treweryn in the afternoon after finishing the Lower. Or Peer Paddlers can just play on the Upper and some of us will join you in the afternoon. Don’t book onto the event in this case - just let me know.
All paddlers will need to BOOK INTO the white water centre here:
TREWERYN BOOKING
Paddlers should be happy paddling on the Dee, getting into and out of eddies confidently, and comfortable with a wet exit.
10 Club Paddle led places. More led places may be available if additional leaders can make it - put yourself on the waiting list if the event is full so we can gauge demand.
Required kit of WW boat, air bags, paddle, spray deck, helmet and buoyancy aid. Club kit available to hire, payable at booking. The boat booking must also be made here:
Attendees must arrange own transport of boat to location, which can be collected on a Monday evening at Frankwell, and returned prior to the next Mon evening. Or give Grant a call on 07837 963160 to arrange alternative boat pick up.
Please bring non-cotton clothes for paddling in, footwear for paddling in (essential), water proof jacket and warm change of clothes. Lunch and snacks also.
Dave C and Anita welcome you to come on a leisurely paddle through the stunning Ironbridge Gorge on the River Severn including Jackfield Rapids.
This is a short trip on moving water, less than 2 miles, but we can spend time time practicing WW skills at Jackfields for those that wish to.
The water is grade 1 with one grade 2 rapid at Jackfields. If the water is too high, this event may need to be postponed or at an alternative site at short notice.
Canoes and Kayaks and other kit can be hired from SCC. If you need to hire a Canoe or Kayak or any other kit please contact Dave (canoe related) or Anita (kayak related) well in advance of the date of the event
There is also the option to join as a PEER PADDLER, responsible for your own safety and decision making on the river - please book on as a Peer Paddler
Please pay for any kit hire via the SCC website prior to this event
Although the weather will hopefully be getting warmer please wear suitable paddling gear for possible immersion in cold water.
Kit: Spray deck, buoyancy aid, helmet, air bags, paddles, swim lines for canoes, sensible footwear.
Advisable to bring a drink / snack as we may stop for a short break during the trip.
Any queries please let Dave or Anita know, we look forward to paddling with you.
Dave: 07837029486 / Anita: 07796108207
Join us for the sixth Shrewsbury Canoe Club time trial of the year.
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
