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• Pool Session Block 6 - 14 Mar to 4 Apr - 7pm

  • Start
    14 Mar 2023
  •  
  • End
    4 Apr 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2022/23 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...).

  NEW FOR 2022/23 - 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.  

  We note the price per session has gone up a little this year - this is due to increased hire charges at the pool, and increasing equipment replacement and repair costs that the Club is covering.

  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 - 14 Mar to 4 Apr - 8pm

  • Start
    14 Mar 2023
  •  
  • End
    4 Apr 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury

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  POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL

  Winter 2022/23 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...).

  NEW FOR 2022/23 - 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.  

  We note the price per session has gone up a little this year - this is due to increased hire charges at the pool, and increasing equipment replacement and repair costs that the Club is covering.

  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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• NEWTOWN TO ABERMULE - 25 MARCH

  • When
    25 Mar 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    DOLERW PARK-NEWTOWN

  Registration is closed

  A DAY OUT ON THE RIVER SEVERN, PADDLING NEWTOWN TO ABERMULE.

  WHEN-saturday 25 March meeting 09:00 for the shuttle 

  WHERE- starting at Dolerw Park- newtown - what3words : ///remote.glimmers.shares

  Nearest Postcode : SY16 2PZ MEET AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CARPARK BY THE BRIDGE. There is a café on site, so we might be able to do "first breakfast"

  FINISHING AT - Abermule 

  SUITABLE FOR - any craft & paddler that can paddle some moving water for about 10 miles, with, depending on river levels, some rocky scrappy sections. Very suitable for kayak & canoe, paddles boards welcome, as are long boats

  WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING- suitable clothes for the weather, safety gear to suit you, personal first aid kit, helmet, BA, sup waist leash. food & drink, money for car park in Newtown, ( layby at Abermule ) 

  WHAT YOU NEED TO DO- sign up & look forward to an exciting day out on the river, let me, Derek know if you have any concerns & medical issues. Questions to myself ( del.66@hotmail.co.uk 07973692765 )  Dave Coan , or Dave Jones 

  
  

  MANY THANJKS FROM THE 3D'S 

  
  

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• River Usk White Water Day Trip Grade 3

  • When
    25 Mar 2023
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    Tal y Bont on Usk

  
  Matt will be running a lead WW day trip to the Usk (just beyond Brecon) starting/meeting at Tal Y Bont - On - Usk, paddling about 12km through some stunning white water and scenery to Crickhowell.
  This section of river is grade 3 and at high levels grade 3 -4, a decision closer to the time will be made whether to paddle the Usk or the Wye nearby if it is too high.
  This paddle is excellent as it slowly increases from flat (grd 2) to some natural weir drops (grd 3) then decreases slowly in grade to Crickhowell.
  This trip is aimed at paddlers who have good grade 2 paddling skills, has experienced some grade 3 environment and has experienced a capsize and knows what too do in fast flow as a minimum.
  I am offering this as a limited lead trip and peer paddle separate to the lead group, lead places will increase with leaders agreeing to help out.
  Paddlers must take as a minimum; Suitable white water kayak (No playboats). Paddle, BA, Helmet, Spray deck, Throwline, Cag/Wetsuit as a minimum, Suitable footwear, Food/Drink and Whistle. All can be hired from the container.
  Please get in touch if you have any queries about this trip.
  Happy paddling, Matt 07549528735

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• Polo pool session 12- The Final one

  • When
    27 Mar 2023
  •  
    19:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    (Priory pool @) Quarry Leisure Centre, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RU
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Polo pool Session 12- Final session for 22-23 season.

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

  We play downstairs in the 25m Priory pool at the Quarry Leisure Centre, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RU – meet at 7:30pm for 8pm on the water. The price is £9.00 per session with a discounted for members paying online

  See below for further information & feel free to ask any questions via info@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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• Black Rock Trip

  • Start
    1 Apr 2023
  • End
    5 Apr 2023
  • Location
    Black Rock Sands

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  With Easter fast approaching a few of us will be camping at Black Rock Sands Touring and Camping for a few days during the first week of the school holidays.
  

  https://blackrocksandstouringandcampingpark.com 

  We will be mainly playing on the beach with time in and out of the water with occasional walks into Criccieth for Ice Cream. 

  All water based activities will be un-supervised as there will be children also with us. However in the past with good adult communication we have been able to all enjoy the surf equally whilst the children have all had a really nice time. 

  I will also be arranging a tour and visit of the local Lifeboat station where a close friend is a full time lifeboatman. Date TBC. 

  If you have any questions please let me know. 

  Kind Regards

  Nick 

   

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• Sea Kayak Leader Training

  • Start
    1 Apr 2023
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    2 Apr 2023
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Pembrokeshire
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Caroline Bennett and Claire Quigley are heading to the gorgeous Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park for a Sea Kayaking Leader Training Course.  There are 4 more places available if anyone would like to join us?

  The total cost of the course is £210, but we are currently asking for a deposit of £50.  I will check details of payment of the balance, but I anticipate that we will need to pay the balance around the beginning of March.  Deposits will be non returnable unless we can fill your place on the course.

  The Club Reimbursement policy will apply to this course, available online.

  Invoices will be raised for the balance payment to registered paddlers I’m March, payment will be due in 7 days or course entry will be cancelled and deposit lost  

  There is currently one bursary available for a BC #ShePaddles attendee on this course reducing the cost to £55. If interested in this bursary please contact Claire Quigley for details and a copy of the Course Reimburse policy.

  We can look to car share to reduce travel costs/CO2 and I will speak to the course provider to find out best location on camping/accommodation linking to where we are likely to be paddling.

  More than happy to talk through any questions you may have.  

  Links below to the course provider and British Canoe Course information
  

  Sea Kayak Specialists - Sea Kayak Guides, Pembrokeshire
  

  Sea Kayak Leader | Development awards from Awarding Body (britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk)
  

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• Annual General Meeting Calling Notice

  • When
    17 Apr 2023
  •  
    18:30
  • Location
    Cock Inn, Hanwood, Shrewsbury, SY5 8LJ

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  Annual General Meeting Invitation & Calling Notice

  The Club invites all members to join us for our Annual General Meeting and club social on Monday 17 April. Please join us at the bar at 18.30 before the meeting convenes at 19.00 and is expected to last one hour. After that we will celebrate all things paddlesport into the evening with chip butties, a cash bar and great friendship.

  Agenda

  - Welcome

  - Chairperson's Report and Photo Presentation

  - Secretary's Report

  - Treasurer's Report

  - Club Plan 2023/24

  - Motions and Matters Arising

  - 2023/24 Committee Election

  - AOB

  Motions and Matters Arising

  Members are invited to raise any motions or matters arising no later than 5 days prior to the date of the AGM with the Secretary at secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org. Any such motions or matters arising should be raised and seconded by two different members to eligible for discussion.

  Committee 2023/24

  The Committee make up for 2023/24 shall be the same as 2022/23, with the following roles in place. Descriptions of the roles are available on our website here: Purpose and Roles of the Committee

  - Chairperson

  - Vice Chairperson

  - Secretary

  - Treasurer

  - Safety Officer

  - Membership Secretary

  - Welfare Officer

  - Coaching Officer

  - Communications Officer

  - Quartermaster

  - Placid Water Discipline Lead

  - Sea Discipline Lead

  - Polo Discipline Lead

  - #ShePaddles Lead

  - Moving Water Discipline Lead

  Nominations are welcome for any member to join the Committee in one or more of these roles, which must be seconded by a different club member. Such nominations must be submitted to the Secretary at secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org no later than 5 days prior to the date of the AGM.

  Where there are two or more nominations for any Committee role, then the same shall go to vote by the membership present at the AGM.

  We take this opportunity to remind members that any member is welcome to join and observe committee meetings, and that all minutes are published on our website for your information.

  Closing

  We hope as many members as possible will be able to join us at the AGM. For the meeting to go ahead no less than 30 members need to be present, so please do come along. Please register for the event so we can be sure to lay on enough chips for everyone!

  Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch. 

  On behalf of Shrewsbury Canoe Club,

  Grant McKelvie

  Secretary

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• Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Training

  • Start
    21 Apr 2023
  •  
    19:00
  • End
    22 Apr 2023
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    zoom on fri 21st april then frankwell on 22nd april
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Hi guys,

  DaveB and Nick Morral are running the BC Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Training course beginning at 7p.m. on the evening of Friday 21st April via a Zoom meeting and then continuing at Frankwell on Saturday 22nd April from 9.15a.m. till 5p.m.

  The PSRT course is a British Canoeing prescribed course which covers the fundamentals of safety and rescue in the sheltered water environment.  Participants choose what sort of boat they will use on the course: kayak, (general purpose, sea, sit-on top, racing) canoe or SUP and from your selected craft you will cover rescues and recoveries of all other types of craft,

  The course is appropriate for anyone competent paddling in their chosen craft in the sheltered water environment .The following links give a good idea of the ground covered by the course.
  https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddlesport-safety-and-rescue/
  

  https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/download/873/

  Personal Equipment

  You will spend a lot of the Saturday on or in the water giving or receiving rescues or assistance to other paddlers/swimmers.  Even if the air temperature is high the water will be pretty cool.  You should bring:

  suitable clothing for spending time in the water,

  wetsuit plus overtrousers and canoe cag or (better) a dry suit,

  warm hat and gloves or pogies,

  thermal layers

  neoprene boots or oher suitable footwear
  

  food and drink and a change of clothing,

  any personal meds

  and the following additional equipment if you have it:

  Your own boat(s), buoyancy aid, helmet, paddle(s), rescue sling and karabiner, throw line, knife, tow line.

   

  Do not feel you have to buy any of the additional equipment before the course since club kit will be available and part of the content is a look at the pros and cons of different designs etc.
  

  Cost

  £ 25  if you are a member of BC.  £30  if you are not a BC member

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• Paddle Sport Touring Leader Training Course

  • Start
    22 Apr 2023
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    23 Apr 2023
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    A lake and a river near Shrewsbury
  • Spaces left
    2

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  A number of members have expressed an interest in attending a Paddle Sport Touring Leader course, and in time completing the relevant assessment to obtain the PSTL British Canoeing qualification.

  EVENT NOW OPEN TO ALL - ONLY 4 PLACES REMAINING. BOOK WITH A £20 DEPOSIT SOON.

  This course has been organised by the Club with Dave Kohn-Hollins of River Flair.

  This course qualification will suit anyone keen to lead or support trips involving different craft on sheltered water (lakes and placid rivers, etc). More information on the course and what you can expect can be found here:

  https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddlesport-touring-leader/

  This is the course being offered, and attendees will be supported by the club in getting experience prior to assessment, if looking to do so, later in 2023. The Club MAY choose to remit attendees for specific environments over the summer ahead of formal BC assessment as described in the Club's Remit Policy found here:

  Club Remit Policy

  Note that prior to Club remit leading or assessment aspirant leaders must have completed the 16 hour first aid course (the Club is running one in the New Year - available on the website), the Safeguarding course (available online via UK Coaching) and DBS Check via coachingofficer@shrewsburycanoeclub.org

  The cost of the course is £170 for the two days. The Club's reimbursement policy will apply, offering 50% subsidy on successful completion of the course to those willing to commit to leading trips moving forward. Applications should be made before the course date for committee consideration. 

  The Club's reimbursement policy is here:

  Course Reimbursement Policy
  

  Noting the run up to Christmas, although the club has paid 50% deposit to secure the course, we are only asking for a £20 deposit to secure your place on the course. The remaining £150 will be invoiced in January. If you are offered the club reimbursement this will happen on completion of the course.

  There are 6 places available for this course. If it is fully booked please add yourself to the waiting list, and we will try and add a further course, or ask Dave to increase numbers with an additional coach.

  The course is open to book for 7 days by those who responded to the previous questionnaire on this - I will be emailing these people with a code to use this morning. All other bookings will open on 18 November.

  If you have any questions regarding the course, its requirements or outcomes please let me or Ian (coachingofficer@shrewbsburycanoeclub.org) know. 

  Grant McKelvie

  07837 963160

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• SUMMER DINNER DANCE - fancy coming?

  • When
    22 Apr 2023
  •  
    19:00
  • Location
    STFC

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  We want to invite you and as many guests as you like to join us and other paddler types at the event of the summer - the Shrewsbury Canoe Club Summer Dinner Dance.

  We did let you know about this coming, but we’ve not had enough uptake to make it happen - so this is a last chanCE to express interest so we know whether to go ahead with the event.

  If you have already expressed an interest in this event you don’t need to do so again.

  It will be a great evening at Shrewsbury Town Football Club, with a three course evening meal, a champion kayaker after dinner speaker, and a DJ to boogie the night away. Cash bar, etc. Expected costs in the region of £30 to £40 per person - we are not looking to do any more than cover costs.

  If you reckon you’d like to come along, click yes to the RSVP. We can then confirm likely numbers and costs, and will invite you to register formally for the event in due course.

  Really hoping we can make this happen!

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• North Wales WW Lead trip Grade 2/3

  • When
    30 Apr 2023
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    North Wales
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Matthew Dunn running a Grade 2/3 White Water lead trip in north Wales on 30th April

  Prefer to paddle somewhere natural! Failing that lower Tryweryn. Failing that the Dee. I will put out final plans on the Thursday/Friday before, to registrants.

  I will be limiting these trips to 5 attendees per trip, all paddlers must have paddled on Grade 2 as a minimum or have been on a couple of our intro to WW sessions on the Severn at Jackfield or the Dee at Llangollen. All paddlers must know how to capsize and swim in a river setting and know basic strokes and braces as a minimum. a roll is preferred but not essential.

  Paddlers must have; a suitable WW kayak, Paddle, Buoyancy aid, Spray deck Helmet, Wetsuit and cagoule as a minimum (Dry suits preferred), suitable footwear, Food and drink, Whistle, Throwline and Knife (if you know how to use them).

  If the trip is full please put your name down on the waiting list, you may just get on.

  Come and paddle! If you are unsure this trip is for you please get in touch.

  07549528735

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• The Big River Clean Up

  • When
    6 May 2023
  •  
    11:30
  • Location
    Frankwell
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Location TBD - most probably Frankwell

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• camping tour on river shannon May 12th to 21st

  • Start
    12 May 2023
  • End
    21 May 2023
  • Location
    ireland

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   a few years ago we paddled down  a section of the shannon from carrick to portumna and i am thinking of doing it again and trying to get right down to Limerick.  Lots of big lakes and wide river sections,  sea kayaks or tandem canoes.  ,Probably  on commercial camp sites for the first and last nights but wild camping  whilst on the journey.

  club trip
  

  thinking of travelling on an early morning ferry  on a friday and coming back on teh sunday nine days later but this could be tweaked to meet other folks plans.
  

  
  

  if you may be interested please reply within 7 days and state all dates for which you are NOT available.

  Cost will depend on how quickly we book ferries and on how amny people and boats we can get onto/into cars but  allowing for ferries, all petrol, camp fees and cost of shuttling vehicles to take out i reckon it will be  no moroe than  £350 per person and maybe less

  
  

  any questions feel free to ring me 01691622755

  
  

  daveb
  

  
  

  
  

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• White Water Safety & Rescue (WWSR)

  • Start
    3 Jun 2023
  • End
    4 Jun 2023
  • Location
    North Wales T or D
  • Spaces left
    0

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  The Club is very pleased to confirm that the Dave Kohn-Hollins has been secured to deliver the BC White Water Safety and Rescue Training on 3rd and 4th June. This is a fantastic opportunity to get WW rescue training with fellow club members.

  This course is recommend for WW paddlers, it will teach you how to use safety gear, how to rescue and how to be rescued.

  It is also requirement to those who are obtaining their WW Leader qualification.

  The content of the course follows the British Canoeing WWSR Syllabus, but he will shape the course to the aims and needs of the group, focusing more time and attention on the areas that your group members would like to concentrate on, and less time on areas where they already feel confident.
  

  Attendees must come fully kitted for two days intensive training with lots of paddling, a lot of swimming in cold water, and a lot of fun. All normal WW equipment needed, and Dave will advise additional safety equipment that will be needed, prior to the event. 

  It is recommended you bring your own boat and paddle or they can be hired from the Club. Usual Club hire process applies.

  The course fee is £180 per person. The Club has agreed to cover 50% of the course fee for club members who commit to supporting Leaders on trips with additional rescue cover ( once you feel you can). As such the course fee is £90 per person.

  This aligns to the Club's Reimbursement Policy, where the Club reserves the right to ask for the difference from attendees if there is no ongoing commitment to the Club - you will appreciate funds are limited and they need to stretch to ensuring maximum paddling opportunities for our members in the future.

  If you would rather not commit to the club and would like to self fund all of the course fees then there is an option to do this.

  The fee is required at time of booking. If you need to later cancel then every opportunity will be made by the Club to 'sell on' your course place, however if it is no sold on then with regret the Club is not able to offer any refunds. This mirrors the policy of the Course Provider. Refunds will be offered in the event the Club needs to cancel the course.

  Please add yourself to the waiting list if all 6 places are taken.

  Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Ian Martin on ianmartinscc@gmail.com or Grant McKelvie on secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org or 07837 963160.

  
  

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• Sea Kayakers.Pembrokeshire & (hopefully) PUFFINS June 10th & 11th 2023.

  • Start
    10 Jun 2023
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    11 Jun 2023
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Fishguard, Pembrokeshire

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  A weekend in Pembrokeshire led by Mayberry Kayaking on June 10th & 11th 2023 for 6 paddlers.

  This is for paddlers with some experience/intermediates.

  The cost per paddler is £115.67 for the two days.

  A 25% payment is due on booking direct with Mayberry Kayaking. Details for making your payment will be sent once you have confirmed your interest.

  There is a provisional booking for the following weekend too if there is enough interest.

  You will need to sort out your own accommodation. There is a good campsite near Fishguard. Details of which will follow.

  You will need a sea kayak (although one may be available for hire from Mayberry at extra cost), a paddle, BA, dry suit or wetsuit, wet boots/shoes, cag, helmet, dry bag, personal first aid kit, drinks, snacks, suntan lotion, sun hat. Optional extras; a set of spare split paddles, a tow line, VHF radio, pump, paddle float... 

  Any queries please let me know

  Caroline (Sea Kayak)

  
  

  
  

   
  

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• Criccieth Big Surfing / Camping Weekend

  • Start
    4 Aug 2023
  • End
    6 Aug 2023
  • Location
    Black Rock Sands Touring and Camping

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  A little early to post but with members already asking I felt we need get a date in the diary so we can plan our summer holidays.
  
  Same plans as last year.
  
  Head up on Friday to;
  
  Www.blackrocksandstouringandcampingpark.com
  
  Pitch tents and go for a surf
  
  Saturday - Surfing and Beach games etc
  
  Sunday  - pack up, morning surf and home time
  
  As with last year, booking, pitching, food and everything is your own responsibility.
  
  Time on the beach is a club activity but children are the parents accountability and there will be plenty of people to help and support any first timers to the surf.
  
  Any questions please give Nick or Grant a message and keep your fingers crossed for some great surf.

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• Re: CALL FOR INTEREST. Sea Kayakers Foundation Weekend in Anglesey 2nd & 3rd September 2023

  • Start
    2 Sep 2023
  • End
    3 Sep 2023
  • Location
    Anglesey, Wales

  Sea Kayaking Foundation Weekend in Anglesey 2nd & 3rd September 2023

  Open to kayakers who have had some experience in sea kayaks and are confident at capsize drill. Skills weekend with rescues/towing etc. Useful for those wanting to go on the Sea Kayaking Summer Isles trip later in September (info of which to be posted shortly).

  Lead by Charlie Miller, BC WM Shropshire Area Coaching Representative

  6 places available. Based at Anglesey Outdoors, Holyhead. Fee payable of £20 to cover Charlie Miller’s fuel etc.  £20 per person.

  There may also be an intermediate group lead by David Southern. Max 6 people.

  You will need to book your own accommodation.

  KIT: you would need to have or hire a sea kayak and have full appropriate kit. Wetsuit or dry suit, buoyancy aid, paddle(s), helmet, spray deck, wet boots or similar, extras could be a pump, tow line, VHF radio

  Please indicate which group you would like to be in by email to   sea@shrewsburycanoeclub.org

  Caroline

  
  

  
  

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• Sea Kayaking Summer Isles, Scotland. 18th-24th September 2023

  • Start
    18 Sep 2023
  • End
    24 Sep 2023
  • Location
    PORT A BHAIGH CAMPSITE, Altandhu, Achiltibuie, Ullapool IV26 2YR

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  Re: Sea Kayaking Summer Isles 18th -24th September 2023

  A chance to explore the stunning and remote coastlines of the Summer Isles.

  Open to kayakers with some experience on the sea in sea kayaks and who are confident at capsize drill.

  Lead by Charlie Miller, BC WM Shropshire Area Coaching Representative.

  Charlie aims to travel up on the 18th, conduct a one day lead paddle shakeout on the 19 Sep. Then have a 3-4 Day Exped (Charlie terminology) over 20-22/23 Sep and then travel home either 23/24 Sep. [You can arrive before the 18th and depart after the 23rd/24th ].

  6 places available. Fee payable of approx. £50 per person to cover Charlie Miller’s fuel etc.

  Based at PORT A BHAIGH CAMPSITE, Altandhu, Achiltibuie, Ullapool IV26 2YR. You will need to book your own accommodation as it is not included in the fee.

  There may also be an intermediate group lead by David Southern. Max 6 people.

  If all 12 people sign up then the price per person would be £30 so all can share Charlie's overheads.

  KIT: you would need to have or hire a sea kayak and have full appropriate kit. Wetsuit or dry suit, buoyancy aid, paddle(s), helmet, spray deck, wet boots or similar, extras could be a pump, tow line, VHF radio

  Please indicate which group you would like to be in by email sea@shrewsburycanoeclub.org

  
  

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• Brecon Beacons South Wales WW Long Weekend

  • Start
    13 Oct 2023
  • End
    16 Oct 2023
  • Location
    Brecon Beacons
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Matthew Dunn 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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• EOI -River Dart winter 2023 Trip is combining with Gene17's Adventure Paddlers Weekend

  • Start
    8 Dec 2023
  • End
    10 Dec 2023
  • Location
    River Dart Country Park

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  Expressions of interest (EOI) – River Dart Winter 2023

  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? – c£40 (awaiting details if RDCP are going to increase prices – can’t imagine its going to be more than 10% if they do)  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. 

  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 and Matt – more needed please.  If we can talk Mary into it we can have a #shepaddles mini team on the river.

  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.  You've got all the summer of 2023 to sort that.

  
  

  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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