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• Pool Session Block 1 - 19 Sept to 10 Oct - 7pm

  • Start
    19 Sep 2023
  •  
  • End
    10 Oct 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Pool Session Block 1 - 19 Sept to 10 Oct - 8pm

  • Start
    19 Sep 2023
  •  
  • End
    10 Oct 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Dee Trip - Cabins to MEM - CLUB TRIP

  • When
    30 Sep 2023
  •  
    10:00
  • Location
    Mile End Mill

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  Grant is running a leisurely trip down the Dee from Log Cabins in Glyndyfrdwy to Mile End Mill, via (but not over) Horseshoe Weir. This is a grade 1/2 section, with a small section of G3.

  If you wish, the trip can finish at Horseshoe Weir.

  We will then continue on down to Mile End Mill for those who wish, taking in Serpent's Tail (portageable if preferred). This is a G2/3 section of the trip.

  This is a split Club and Peer Paddle - the Club Paddle has a max of 5 paddlers, but please put yourself on the waiting list if it fills up as other Leaders may be able to join me, and I'll let you know.

  The meet will be at 10.00 at Mile End Mill where we will sort the shuttle, dropping cars at the weir for those getting off there. Remember to register your car with MEM when you arrive, and to pay access if you intend coming on down to MEM.

  We will aim to get on at Cabins at 10.45, roughly 2 hours (10km) down to the weir. Picnic on the bank, and then on down to MEM for mid-afternoon. 

  Kit wise - boat with air bags, paddle, deck, BA and helmet. Lunch, drink, and any safety equipment you may have and know how to use. Clothing suitable for paddling on cold water in Autumn. Wet suit with rain coat a minimum, preferably a dry suit. If you need club kit please call Grant on 07837 963160 well in advance to arrange collection. You will need to arrange transport of your kit to and from the river.

  Any questions please give Grant a shout on 07837 963160.

  Happy paddling!

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• Polo Taster Session 2

  • When
    2 Oct 2023
  •  
    19:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    (Priory pool @) Quarry Leisure Centre, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RU
  • Spaces left
    13

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  Looking to exercise your competitive edge or fancy a team based kayak session?

  Do you want to hone your kayaking skills over the winter, well it's all thrills and spills on Monday nights at the Priory Pool in Shrewsbury Quarry Leisure Centre for Canoe Polo! Think Netball meets Rubgy on (and under!) water!

  All aspects of your paddling will be tested and improved, power, balance, paddle control, turns, support strokes, and you get lots of motivation to learn your roll! Most of all it's team based fun and excellent cardio!

   All welcome including recent beginners – as long as you’d like to paddle hard & get wet! All polo specific kit available at the pool. Just bring your enthusiasm, swimming kit, plus a short sleeve top and wet shoes.

  Arrive 7.30pm to be on the water between 8 and 9pm or via the 'Wild Apricot for Members app' for each session, cost is £9!
  

  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/page-18100

  
  

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• 3D's shugborough loop

  • When
    7 Oct 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    Canalside Farm, Shop & Cafe st18 0rq

  SHREWSBURY CANOE CLUB PADDLE  

  TRIP INFORMATION: shugborough loop is an approx ten-mile circular paddle starting at a lovey farm shop & café, where easy parking is available. The paddle starts on the Staffordshire & Worchester canal & then swops to the river sow, a small twisting river usually with some moderate flow, before joining the canal again & back to the café (for afternoon tea!)  

  Suitable for any paddler that can paddle ten miles & negotiate moderate moving water, canoe, sup or kayak welcome, properly not suitable for sea kayak style. If you’re unsure if this paddle is for you, please ask Del or Dave 

  WHEN: Saturday 7 October.  

  TIME: meet at 09:00 am for first breakfast in the cafeteria, this intitules you to FREE parking, otherwise there is a small charge for parking, on the water time 10:00am 

  Thanks to Dave (sparky) Jones for sorting this  

  WHERE: Canal side Farm, Shop & Café, mill lane, great Haywood, Stafford,  ST18 0RQ

  SUGGESTED KIT: boat, paddle(s) BA, clothing & spare suitable for the weather, personal first aid kit, food & drink for the day (at least second breakfast/lunch & biscuits!) 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 me or DC to arrange collection/return 

  
  

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• Cardiff International White Water Centre - Club & Peer Trip

  • When
    15 Oct 2023
  •  
    09:30
  • Location
    Cardiff IWW

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  It’s about time we got back to CIWW for a play! 

  Grant McKelvie and Claire Quigley are paddling at CIWW on SUNDAY 15 October, making the trip open to anyone who has paddled Jackfield and MEM successfully and confidently.

  Sundays at CIWW start on 4cu, raising to 6cu, then in the afternoon pumping at 8cu. So you can warm up to the bigger stuff. There is plenty of YouTube vids online to see what we are on about! The highlight being an escalator to get you back to the top of the course without getting out of your kayak.

  CIWW run their own safety arrangements, so Claire and I will offer ‘light leading’ in the morning session, supporting paddlers descending the course. In the afternoon it will be a PEER PADDLE as we also want to play! But anyone confident will be able to carry on a peer paddle with us, all welcome.

  You will need to book onto the morning and/or the afternoon directly with CIWW. There is a discount if you are planning to paddle both sessions. 

  https://www.ciww.com/park-and-play-2/

  Meet time will be 9.15 to walk the course and get kitted up. Usually we can get on the bottom wave for a warm up about 9.45. An hour break at lunch time before the afternoon session finishing about 4.

  If you need any kit, or are wondering if this is for you, please give me a shout on 07837 963160.

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• M&M Brecon Beacons South Wales WW Long Weekend

  • Start
    20 Oct 2023
  • End
    23 Oct 2023
  • Location
    Brecon Beacons
  • Spaces left
    0

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  M&M trip (Matt & Marc) are running a camping weekend trip to the south of Wales looking to paddle grade 3 rivers around the Brecon Beacons area in October (This could be changed to September)

  I'm currently scouting rivers in South Wales in preparation for my summer coaching season. I will hopefully have a good understanding of the area by September/October. 

  I plan to find a campsite central to the Tawe/Usk/Taff/Afan which will be our base and give best potential for grade 3 paddling if there is water without travelling too far.

  Paddlers best suited to this trip would be anyone comfortable paddling on Grade 2 (3) in kayak as a minimum, with some experience paddling on continuous Grade 3. Or anyone who will have been on most Intro to WW sessions at Jackfield/Llangollen throughout the summer. Some LowerTryweryn trips would be a good gauge to what might be expected in the Beacons.

  Definite plans will be finalised mid summer with regards to campsite, dates and location.

  Who want to join us paddling somewhere different? If your unsure if this trip is for you, get in touch, you will find me at most club sessions over the summer.

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• Pool Session Block 2 - 24 Oct to 14 Nov - 7pm

  • Start
    24 Oct 2023
  •  
  • End
    14 Nov 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Pool Session Block 2 - 24 Oct to 14 Nov - 8pm

  • Start
    24 Oct 2023
  •  
  • End
    14 Nov 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Tyne Tour weekend

  • Start
    3 Nov 2023
  •  
    10:00
  • End
    5 Nov 2023
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Hexham and North Tyne, other rivers between Lune and Hexham

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  • The Tyne Tour. November ^3rd  to November ^5th.
  • It’s back again for 2023.  So far one club leader has volunteered to  come so there will be a club trip element as well as peer trip.  Any other club leaders planning to come should please contact daveb.
  • All those who wish to come  should register on the  club site in the usual way. and must also book their place on the Tour and pay the Tour fee  via the tour website which is TyneTour.co.uk
  • As usual the tour includes the opportunity to camp on Tyne Green in Hexham right beside the river and that is where I shall be staying.
    
  • Exactly what we paddle will depend on river levels, the size and ability of our group(s) and on which of the club coaches/leaders come.
  • I shall set off from Shropshire early enough on Friday morning to get a paddle in on the way to the Tyne.  This is likely to be a section of the Lune, Kent or Eden. Saturday will be spent paddling part or all of the north Tyne from Bellingham down to Hexham with the evening taken up by the bonfire and fireworks display in Hexham and the Tour Ceilidh on Tyne Green for those who want them.
    
  • Sunday will be spent on a river in the Eden/ eastern lakes/Lune area and the drive home.
  • You must be competent at grade 2(3)  on the Friday and Sunday (or possibly grade 4 for those who are up to it). Expect grade 2 on the Saturday (and short sections of grade 3(4) if warden gorge is paddled.)
  • No juniors on the peer trips unless a parent is on the water with them.
  • If you are not prepared to camp in early November it is up to you to organise your own bunkhouse or youth hostel accommodation near to Hexham and to be at Tyne Green for 0900 on the Saturday  and the Sunday!
  • Kit list: full camping gear, boat paddle airbags deck helmet, full winter paddling costume and footwear, spare clothes.
  • In addition, if you have them: throwline, rescue sling, first aid, group shelter, split paddles.
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• M&M Lake District WW Long Weekend

  • Start
    17 Nov 2023
  • End
    19 Nov 2023
  • Location
    Lake District

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  M&M trip (Matt & Marc) will be running a whitewater trip up to the Lake District in November. Accommodation to be decided, once I have an idea of numbers I will see whether Kendal hostel is available.
  The exact plan will depend on the group and water levels, but we'll be aiming to paddle mostly grade 3 with the odd grade 4 rapid. Expect us to be running rivers like the Greta, Duddon, Leven and Kent.
  This trip will best suit paddlers who have a moderate amount of experience on grade 3, perhaps looking to push themselves a little bit beyond; ideally, you will be very comfortable on the lower Tryweryn, and have at least a few successful runs of the upper Tryweryn behind you.
  If in doubt, get in touch, either by email or find me at MEM on a Wednesday evening.

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• Pool Session Block 3 - 28 Nov to 19 Dec - 7pm

  • Start
    28 Nov 2023
  •  
  • End
    19 Dec 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Pool Session Block 3 - 28 Nov to 19 Dec - 8pm

  • Start
    28 Nov 2023
  •  
  • End
    19 Dec 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• River Dart winter 2023 Trip is combining with Gene17's Adventure Paddlers Weekend

  • Start
    8 Dec 2023
  •  
    18:30
  • End
    10 Dec 2023
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    River Dart Country Park
  • Registered
    20 registrants

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  What? - River Dart winter 2023 Trip is combining with Gene17's Adventure Paddlers Weekend

  When? - DEC 8 AT 8 PM – DEC 10 AT 6 PM

  Where? – River Dart Country Park (RDCP)

  How much & what's included? – £40 per night for 2 nights  bunkhouse B&B – breakfast in the onsite café all cooked for you.  Evening meals can be bought onsite in the café as well if you choose.   This also includes your entrance/parking at the country park which is normally £6 per person per day.

  We have 2 bunkrooms sleeping 12 people in each with the club name on them.  We can book more if needed.   People welcome to book ensuite twins/smaller rooms directly if they prefer.  Also feel free to find yourself camping nearby if that’s more your bag too.  I’ll add a no accommodation option so we have an idea of numbers on the water.  Link to book direct or have a nose at accommodation here Welcome to River Dart Country Park - River Dart Country Park 

  Current confirmed River Leaders: - Tom, Marc, Mary, Claire, Matt, Grant, Nick, Dave C and Ian  

  We have a Shepaddles kayak (sorry we're not qualified for open canoes) trip set up for the Saturday paddle on the loop - Led by Claire and Mary.  On the Sunday will be mixed groups - coz the blokes in the club are actually alright 

  I will also set up an open Canoe trip lead by Nick and assisted by Dave C and Ian

  Everyone else we can split into groups on the morning depending on what people would like to achieve for the day.

  Details from Facebook Gene17’s Adventure Paddlers Weekend Page

  The Adventure Paddlers Weekend, a meeting point for all kayakers near the end of the year celebrates Adventure Paddling! On Saturday Gene17kayaking hosts an evening of new films from recent expeditions. We'll also have a DJ to see the night through. We leave the daytime free for yourselves to go paddling with your friends, to catch up on old times and have your our adventure. The event is located at the highly popular River Dart, on Dartmoor, and is totally FREE as usual.

  I must stress, when booking, payment will be expected, this will be non returnable, but you have the right to sell your spot to another member

  General plan will be as other years.  

  I will be travelling south Friday morning, to hopefully run the upper Dart.  This will be a peer paddle, it's grade 4.  If not running, surfing an option at Croyde Bay, again a peer paddle.

  Saturday and Sunday I'll put club leaders cap on and lead down the loop and down to Buckfastleigh.  Grade 3, but with large stretches of flat water, after every event, to re unite paddlers with boats etc!!

  Would like those attending to of done MEM a few times.  

  Upper Dart

  https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/south-west/river-dart-dartmeet-to-new-bridge-the-upper-dart

  The Loop

  https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/south-west/river-dart-new-bridge-to-holne-bridge-the-loop
  

  Holne Bridge to Buckfastleigh

  https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/south-west/river-dart-holne-bridge-to-buckfastleigh

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• River dart open canoe trip

  • Start
    9 Dec 2023
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    10 Dec 2023
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    River Dart

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  Nick is going to lead a trip on the dart in open canoes.  This will be assisted by Dave C and Ian Martin.

  Nick’s request is that you are able to paddle successfully at Llangollen on the Dee in an open canoe be come on this trip. 

  There is a possibility that this may have to become a peer trip if Nick cannot get away due to family/baby commitments. 

  
  

  If you need accommodation as well please book not the main dart bunk house booking as well. 

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• #Shepaddles Dart Loop

  • When
    9 Dec 2023
  •  
    10:00 - 16:00
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Mary and Clairie's - Non scary Dart White Water #shepaddles trip on the loop of the River Dart.

  There are only 6 places on this so booking quickly will be essential.

  Dont worry you men!  There will also be club non shepaddles trips taking place.  Then we can all get together in the evening and discuss who got the biggest air, did the most rolls, surfed the biggest waves etc.

  This will be a fun and relaxed trip, where we may take all day to do the loop.  We will have time to stop and have a play and work on our skills.  You will need lunch, snacks and a warm drink. As well as the usual paddle kit - remember it will be December so full on winter paddle kit.

  If you have been paddling at MEM on a Wednesday night and the lower Tryweryn you will love this trip.   Description can be found here River Dart - New Bridge to Holne Bridge - the 'Loop' | South West | England | Rivers - The UK Rivers Guidebook

  There is also a booking option on the trip section of the club to book yourself into the bunk house at the dart country park - see Expressions of interest (EOI) – River Dart Winter 2023  This will also book you onto the trip for Sunday's paddling 

  There will also be club trips running on both Saturday(non shepaddles) and Sunday as well, but may not be a shepaddles group only we need to talk to the other leaders and look at groups.

  
  

  
  

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• Pool Session Block 4 - 9 Jan to 30 Jan - 7pm

  • Start
    9 Jan 2024
  •  
  • End
    30 Jan 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Pool Session Block 4 - 9 Jan to 30 Jan - 8pm

  • Start
    9 Jan 2024
  •  
  • End
    30 Jan 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Pool Session Block 5 - 13 Feb to 5 Mar - 7pm

  • Start
    13 Feb 2024
  •  
  • End
    5 Mar 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Pool Session Block 5 - 13 Feb to 5 Mar - 8pm

  • Start
    13 Feb 2024
  •  
  • End
    5 Mar 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Pool Session Block 6 - 19 Mar to 9 Apr - 7pm

  • Start
    19 Mar 2024
  •  
  • End
    9 Apr 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Pool Session Block 6 - 19 Mar to 9 Apr - 8pm

  • Start
    19 Mar 2024
  •  
  • End
    9 Apr 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2023/24 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 Grant 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.  

  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

  
  

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• Expression of interest for Pembrokeshire Sea Kayaking Weekend

  • Start
    12 Apr 2024
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    15 Apr 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Pembrokeshire
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  Looking for a hands up / Expression of interest for a Spring Weekend Sea Kayaking in Pembrokeshire.  

  I'm looking to organise a long weekend sea kayaking in Pembrokeshire.  I've chosen these time of year as the puffins should be on Skomer.

  This will be split into two parts.  If you want to attend both the intermediate and the advance please sign up for both.

  Friday and Saturday will be intermediate with trips being focused on an out and back journey or a point to point along the coast line.  Location will depend on weather, conditions and what the group would like to get out of the two days.  Depending on the aims of the group we can look at rescues, self rescues, tows, kit, or scenarios.  Equally we can chill and enjoy the wildlife - it will be down to you to let me know what you would like out of the weekend, BUT it will be weather dependant. 

  Sunday and Monday will be an advanced trip!  Again location will depend on conditions and weather.  I am personally hoping for Skomer and/or Ramsey, but this (as anything on the sea) is not guaranteed.  The pre requisites to join this trip are the ability to roll (I don't mean in a pool - I mean in the sea in waves and moving/tidal water - if not first time then holding on and going for a second or third attempt), or sea 4* or sea leader. Talk to me if you are unsure about the pre requisites.
  

  Those with good  WW experience (4*/WWL / solid roll/ comfortable on big ferry glides in waves) you may be interested in these trips, we can get you rolling a sea kayak (we can get you doing this on the first two days)  Booking on two both part of this trip would be essential.

  I am looking to bring in an Advance coach/Leader for this trip so there will be a cost for this trip.  I am guessing it will be in the region of c£40 per day.  If we can fill the trip this may be able to be reduce slightly, but at c£40 per day it is still a bargain compared to other commercial options.  If we can't fill the trip we may open it up to club guests who meet the pre requisites, so you may be able to invite your friends.  We can then recruit and increase the number of club members.

  I will suggest a campsite closer to the time which will be based on likely location of paddling.  You will need to book this directly.  You are very welcome to sort your own accommodation if you prefer something other than camping, but will need to get yourself to the start points each day.  We will need to run shuttles between us on the day.

  For those not taking part in the Advanced days the Puffins should be on Skomer.  A boat trip to Skomer would be the perfect time.  You will need to book early to get a place Skomer Island | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (welshwildlife.org) 

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• April 2024 Pembrokeshire Sea Kayaking Weekend

  • Start
    12 Apr 2024
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    13 Apr 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Pembrokeshire
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  I'm organising a long weekend sea kayaking in Pembrokeshire.  I've chosen these time of year as the puffins should be on Skomer.

  I am looking to bring in an Advance coach/Leader for this trip so there will be a cost for this trip.  Having had some quotes this is coming in at £55 per day.   So looking at £110 for the two days.  This is half the price of a commercial trip rate. It will mean that at some points you will be lead by a qualified club leader and some points the qualified external leader.

  Friday and Saturday will be trips for intermediate and beginners (groups may be split) with trips being focused on an out and back journey or a point to point along the coast line.  Location will depend on weather, conditions and what the group would like to get out of the two days. 

  Depending on the aims of the groups we can look at tidal planning, rescues, self rescues, tows, kit, or scenarios.  Equally we can chill and enjoy the wildlife - it will be down to you to let me know what you would like out of the weekend, BUT it will be weather dependant.  I'd like to know what you would like to get out of the weekend and a bit about your experience. To do my best to split the groups and focus on what skills you'd like to work on once you've signed up please complete the following very short survey  https://forms.gle/SfbA8uZSmvt5qReq9

  
  

  Sunday and Monday will be an advanced trip!  This will be offered first to the club leaders as a way for them to progress their personal skills and leadership to enable the club to offer more trips. 

  However if there is enough interest we may be able to add extra intermediate trips on Sunday and Monday.  I would need 6 people to make this viable, let me know if you are interested.  It would be the same price £110 for the two days.

  If we can't fill the trip I will open it up to club guests who meet the pre requisites, so you may be able to invite your friends.  We can then recruit and increase the number of Sea paddling club members.

  I will suggest a campsite closer to the time which will be based on likely location of paddling.  You will need to book this directly.  You are very welcome to sort your own accommodation if you prefer something other than camping, but will need to get yourself to the start points each day.  We will need to run shuttles between us on the day.

  Payment is be expected at time of booking, this will be non returnable, but you have the right to sell your spot to another member.

  For those looking for extra activities in the area or have non paddlers with them, the Puffins should be on Skomer.  A boat trip to Skomer would be the perfect time.  You will need to book early to get a place Skomer Island | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (welshwildlife.org) 

  
  

  Any questions please give me a shout

  Claire

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• Non Member invite April 2024 Pembrokeshire Sea Kayaking Weekend

  • Start
    12 Apr 2024
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    13 Apr 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Pembrokeshire
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  This event invite is for non Shrewsbury Canoe Club Members to join us on our Pembrokeshire Sea Kayak trip.  To ensure you are insured through the club we do need to add a £27.50 admin fee to the trip cost.

  However - this will give you one year free membership to the club events and trips including the annual renowned sea kayak trip and all the other whitewater, placid water, touring, pool sessions and surf trips.

  I'm organising a long weekend sea kayaking in Pembrokeshire.  I've chosen these time of year as the puffins should be on Skomer.

  I am looking to bring in an Advance coach/Leader for this trip so there will be a cost for this trip.  It will be £110 for the 2 days .  This is half the price of a commercial trip rate.  

  Friday and Saturday will be trips for intermediate and beginners (groups may be split) with trips being focused on an out and back journey or a point to point along the coast line.  Location will depend on weather, conditions and what the group would like to get out of the two days. 

  Depending on the aims of the groups we can look at tidal planning, rescues, self rescues, tows, kit, or scenarios.  Equally we can chill and enjoy the wildlife - it will be down to you to let me know what you would like out of the weekend, BUT it will be weather dependant. 

  I'd like to know what you would like to get out of the weekend and a bit about your experience. To do my best to split the groups and focus on what skills you'd like to work on once you've signed up please complete the following very short survey  https://forms.gle/SfbA8uZSmvt5qReq9

  
  

  Sunday and Monday will be an advanced trip!  This will be offered first to the club leaders as a way for them to progress their personal skills and leadership to enable the club to offer more trips. 

  However if there is enough interest we may be able to add extra intermediate trips on Sunday and Monday.  I would need 6 people to make this viable, let me know if you are interested.  It would be the same price £110 for the two days.

  I  will suggest a campsite closer to the time which will be based on likely location of paddling.  You will need to book this directly.  You are very welcome to sort your own accommodation if you prefer something other than camping, but will need to get yourself to the start points each day.  We will need to run shuttles between us on the day.

  Payment is be expected at time of booking, this will be non returnable, but you have the right to sell your spot to another member.

  For those looking for extra activities in the area or have non paddlers with them, the Puffins should be on Skomer.  A boat trip to Skomer would be the perfect time.  You will need to book early to get a place Skomer Island | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (welshwildlife.org) 

  
  

  Any questions please give me a shout

  Claire

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• Small Isles Expedition - Peer Paddle

  • Start
    12 May 2024
  • End
    18 May 2024
  • Location
    Muck, Eigg, Rum and Canna
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Alex Ziegler is facilitating a Peer Paddling trip to The Small Isles

  The Small Isles are a group of islands west of Arisaig. Rich in marine life and with a dramatic coastline of cliffs, sea caves and secluded bays. Exploring them will be the objective on this trip - paddling the open crossings between islands and exploring the wonderful variety of coastline.

  This will be a six day trip, wild camping.

  This is a Peer trip not a club led trip. Paddlers should be confident of paddling at intermediate plus/moderate waters.
  

  
  

  
  

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