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An opportunity to burn off some Christmas calories on sections of the Llangollen canal to include the Pontcysyllte and Chirk aqueducts and the Chirk tunnel.
The Paddlers will be split into two groups to account for speeds of boats (Sea Kayaks and Canoes/White water boats)
Pete Slack will be leading sea kayaks from Trefor Basin to the public car park by The Poachers Pocket pub at Chirk bank.
Matt Dunn will be leading General purpose kayaks and canoes from Trefor Basin to the public car park by The Poachers Pocket pub.
Skills: Both groups will be paddling 5miles on the so basic skills on flatwater and enough stamina for the distance are required.
Kit list: Dress for the weather! Clothing suitable to winter paddling. (windproof and waterproof, to include gloves and hat), spare warm layer in dry bag to go in the boat , flask and snacks. Headtorch. as well as the standard: boat/paddle/deck/BA .
Additionally if you have them: throwline/tow line/group shelter
Club kit: Please book all boats through the cub booking system if you want to borrow a club boat/paddle/deck/BA. Contact Club Quartermaster/Kit expert Andy Brooker to arrange collection and drop off.
Licence: If you do not have Paddle UK membership (previously BCU)- a 1 day Canals and rivers trust licence can be obtained for a small fee on their webpage: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/canoeing-and-kayaking-near-me/licensing-your-canoe
RENDEZVOUS: 0915 at the public car park beside the Poachers pub at Chirk bank (Leave the A5 at Gledrid roundabout and take the B road towards Chirk and the pub is on your left in about 200 yards- https://maps.app.goo.gl/CW5JcJdSB9V3TSMg8 ) we will try and minimise the number of cars taken to Trefor Basin (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LoypPqpsmvuNvkSy5)
A wait list will be enabled and additional places added if additional leaders join the trip.
Any queries contact event organiser: Dave Butler: on 01691 622755
Grant and Anita are running a white water developers session CLUB PADDLE on Sunday 5th January, most likely at Mile End Mill on the Dee, as this venue provides us with the most skills development options.
The session is aimed at less experienced paddlers early in their white water skills development. It will allow focus on some key moving water skills in a lower level environment, then building on those in higher level environments during the day.
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 09.00 at River Banc cafe (White Water Active) in the middle of Llangollen for a brew and a bacon bap if you like, then moving on up to TNR for a 10.00 meet. 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
We are holding 2 taster sessions for polo to kick off the New Year!
New year new sport?! why not try a new kayak sport in 2025?
Polo is a well practiced way to improve all aspects of your paddling; balance, paddle control, turns and support strokes! Best of all it's team based fun with lots of camaraderie.
This session is specifically for beginners as well as returners – Please book on if you want to try something new & get wet (in the slightly warmer and cleaner pool)!
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 for a short briefing to be on the water between 8 and 9pm, cost is £9 PP! (£10 for guests).
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/event-5556075
POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL
Winter 2024/25 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 Steve 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.
In the event an evening is not sold out then one week bookings may be made available at a higher cost of £15 per session.
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
Join us for the first 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
If there is interest we will look at sorting a bunk house or similar for the weekend. Juniors also welcome, but will need to be accompanied over the weekend by a parent or guardian, even if not on the river with us.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME ON THIS TRIP AND INTEND TO STAY IN THE BUNK THEN BOOKINGS NEED TO BE COMPLETE BY CHRISTMAS. BOOK BOTH THE TRIP AND ACCOMMODATION AS BELOW ASAP TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
THIS IS THE TRIP FOR BOOKING FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST. PLEASE BOOK THIS TRIP IF YOU WISH TO COME ALONG.
In an ideal world, with just the right amount of water, we will paddle the Kent, Lune and Leven over the weekend. On Friday 24th there will be a PEER PADDLE G3/4, location to be decided. This will not be suitable for less experienced paddlers.
We are planning to organise another trip through the Dudley Tunnels and want to gauge interest from members. Actual dates will depend on booking availability and leaders.
Paddling in a round trip totalling about 9 miles with 2 short portages. Underground for about 4 miles through the Dudley limestone tunnels and the Netherton tunnel.We hope to be able to visit the main chamber at the Dudley tunnels site as well as the tunnel itself.
Good for all types of boat and for all paddlers (except claustrophobes!) able to go in a straight line and to paddle for about 9 miles with breaks but a minimum age of 10 y.o. for solo paddlers. Anyone from 10y.o. to 12y.o. paddling solo must be accompanied by a parent or other adult equipped and able to deliver a tow if necessary.
Everybody on this trip must be club members with up to date membership on the day of the paddle.
Cost is usually about £10 per head to cover access to the Dudley Tunnels plus club boat hire per boat if required.
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
