AN opportunity to burn off some xmas calories on sections of the llangollen canal to include the pontcysyllte aqueduct and the chirk tunnel.
trip A: Dave Southrrn leading sea kayaks from the eisteddfod car park in abbey road llangollen to the public car park by The Poachers pub at chirk bank. 10 miles
trip B: general purpose kayaks and canoes to be led by Nick Morral and Pete Slack from Trefor Basin to the The Poachers. 5 miles
Skills: basic skills on flatwater and enough stamina for the distance.
club kit: liaise with Andy Brooker (07801833044) if you want to borrow a club boat/paddle/deck/BA. He will be able to bring a load of boats to the paddle but you must confirm with him. pay boat hire fee via the website.
Kit list: boat/paddle/deck/BA . 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.
AND if you have them,: throwline/tow line/group shelter
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.)
Any queries ring me on 01691 622755
daveb