SHREWSBURY CANOE CLUB PADDLE

the 4 Ds next trip 

TRIP INFORMATION: Abermule river seven and down this an approx ten-mile paddle.  

Suitable for any paddler that can paddle ten miles & negotiate moving water, canoe, sup or kayak welcome, properly not suitable for sea kayak style as will be paddling at the slowest craft rate. If you’re unsure if this paddle is for you, please ask Del or Dave 

WHEN: Saturday 25 November 2023 .  

TIME: meet at 09:30 am for  

on the water time will be 10 am 

Thanks to Dave (sparky) Jones for sorting this  

WHERE: Abermule  lay-by on the A483   large Lay-by on the A483 nr Abermule, look for the right hand junction with a bridge over the Severn 50 metres away.

• Coordinates: 52.546982116848, -3.2377190789174 

finish Severn Caravan Park Cilcewydd Farm SY21 8RT 

of note there are some ripples along the way *In low flows these features do not show, but put some mid to high volume on the river and they pop up and say hello in old school think grade 1 possibly 2.  we may depending on water levels ands who wants to come  change venue if required to accommodate everyone. so this means bring a HELMET just in case

SUGGESTED KIT: boat, paddle(s) BA, wetsuit, Dry-suit, kag and dry trousers or a combination of this type and ensure your clothing  are of a  warm nature if get wet and if not defiantly bring spare clothing and a towel with you on the trip, 

 personal first aid kit, food & drink for the day (at least second breakfast/lunch & biscuits!) personally first aid kit etc. Maps are not needed but if you feel you would like to bring one thats fine but please ensure its stowed away when  not in use. 

headtorch ( just in case)

shelter & throw line if you have them  

LEADERS: Derek Tourret / Dave Coan others may sign on  

DISTANCE: approx ten miles 

CLUB KIT AVAILABLE: yes, please speak to DC to arrange collection/return and also note that this needs to be at least the week before the trip to arrange with container time etc