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.

A General purpose Peir paddle for 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