Unfortunately there are proper rules so we will have to brush up and abide by them or, as John [...]]]> Dave is putting a team together for Polo competition for novices, Teams consist of 7 players with an entry team per team of about £80. Accommodation, petrol, food and celebration / commiseration beers will be additional costs.

Unfortunately there are proper rules so we will have to brush up and abide by them or, as John reckons, concede a large number of penalties against us!

Stockton on Tees
Friday 16th July – 6pm
Sunday 18th July – 6pm

Let Dave know if you want to be part of the winning team.

Unfortunately the cost to hire the pool is due to double from the 1st April 2010. In an effort to keep the session fees low but still cover the pool hire under 16’s will [...]]]> The cost to paddle on a Thursday night has not increased for the last 3 years, despite an increase in pool hire.

Unfortunately the cost to hire the pool is due to double from the 1st April 2010. In an effort to keep the session fees low but still cover the pool hire under 16’s will be charged £3.50 and adults £4.50 per session. Adults who paddle in both the first and second sessions will be asked to pay an additional £1.50 per person.

This pricing structure will be reviewed in 3 months time and as always it will be dependant on numbers. The future of the canoeing sessions rely on your continued support.

Sessions and costs:

1st Session, 8.00pm – 9.00pm. Beginners/Intermediate paddlers with structured coaching provided.

2nd Session, 9.00pm – 10.00pm. Over 16’s only, Intermediate/Advanced paddlers, playing canoe polo.

• Adults – £4.50 per session
• Child – £3.50 per session
• Adult – £6 double session (1st and 2nd sessions, no under 16’s in 2nd session.)

Price changes will take effect from the 8th April 2010

Date : Friday 9th April to Sunday 11th April

The river is slow flowing cutting through beautiful countryside. Children are more than welcome and will enjoy the open boating on offer. Symonds Yat can provide a bit of faster flowing fun for a little playboating, or swimming once we get the [...]]]> Canoe trip on the RIVER WYE.

Date : Friday 9th April to Sunday 11th April

The river is slow flowing cutting through beautiful countryside. Children are more than welcome and will enjoy the open boating on offer. Symonds Yat can provide a bit of faster flowing fun for a little playboating, or swimming once we get the opens on there
Canoe hire from Symond Yat Canoe Hire

Contact numbers: 01600891069
http://www.canoehire.com/

• hour 1/2 day 1 day (8 hours)
• 2 person canoe £9.00 £20.00 £30.00
• 3 person canoe £10.00 £25.00 £35.00
• 4 person canoe £11.00 £30.00 £40.00

PAYMENT IS BY EITHER CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY

All paddles, buoyancy aids are included in the price for the type of boat hired. A deposit is required for each hiring. Deposits can be in the form of car keys, cash or cheque.
we can transport you and all the equipment upriver to the starting point.

KERNE BRIDGE £6.00
ROSS-ON-WYE £10.00
HOARWITHY £18.00
HOLME LACY £25.00
HEREFORD £25.00
HAY / GLASEBURY £40.00
All the above prices are for the first boat, any additional boats are £2.00 per boat extra.

Campsite details:

Symonds Yat West Leisure Park
Cost per night for adults £7 and children £4

Click here for map and full address

This is not a club trip but a group of friends, that are paddling together. If you want to do the whole weekend or part of it then it’s up to you. Children are welcome but they must be accompanied by a parent. You will need to contact the campsite yourselves to book and the canoe hire if you need canoes or ask around.

Contact Mark on 07921212609 for more info.

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Contact Mark on 07921212609 for more info.

Description

Super short ‘air’ boats make it hard to perform traditional play moves since a short boat isn’t very stable when vertical. Long slicey boats are stable in vertical moves but you can’t catch any air. Now you can have the best of both worlds in one kayak. Each Transformer comes with 3 sets of interchangeable tips – 5/8″ bumpers, 5″ slicey tips and 8″ slicey tips. In seconds you can switch from poppy air boat performance to long slicey boat performance.

Info from www.eddyflower.com

A KAYAKER risked his life to save a 19-year-old stranded in a dinghy in choppy waters.

Barry Hughes, of Sherwood, Nottingham, rescued the young man who had capsized with a friend in the sea off Scarborough Harbour.

The teenager was [...]]]> Looks like our very own Barry has been making headlines following a daring rescue in Scarborough.

A KAYAKER risked his life to save a 19-year-old stranded in a dinghy in choppy waters.

Barry Hughes, of Sherwood, Nottingham, rescued the young man who had capsized with a friend in the sea off Scarborough Harbour.

The teenager was holding a lifebelt but unable to climb on to the pier, though his friend had swum to safety.

Witnesses said the boy would have drowned if Mr Hughes had not set out in his kayak to save him.

Read the full story here Clickty Click

Many thanks to ‘DS’ http://picasaweb.google.com/sea.kayaking.scotland for taking the pics.

Friday [...]]]> You may be interested to note that the Assembly Bus will be visiting the following locations to gather video evidence as part of their inquiry into Access to Inland Water.  At these sessions the Committee are keen to hear from organisations and people who have not previously given evidence to the Committee on this topic.

Friday 20 November – Gwydyr Hotel, Holyhead Road, Betws y Coed between 11.30 and 12.30
AMs present: Mick Bates and Brynle Williams

Friday 20 November – Queens Square, Wrexham between 16.00 and 17.00
AM present:: Mick Bates

Saturday 21 November – Guild Hall Square, Carmarthen between 9.30 and 10.30
AM present: Mick Bates

Saturday 21 November – Welsh Assembly Government Office car park, Merthyr Tydfil between 14.00 and 15.00
AM present: Mike German

Please help us to promote this opportunity for people to have their say into access.

http://www.riversaccess.org/

Kayaking is not a crime – Facebook

Use it for any old information, paddling trips etc etc

Nathan

Leaving on the evening of Wednesday 28th October 09 we will be returning to Coventry on Sunday 1st [...]]]> Yes its that time of year again when thoughts start turning to the annual Scotland trip. This year we are back over to the west coast and accommodation has once again been arranged within Loch Awe village hall.

Leaving on the evening of Wednesday 28th October 09 we will be returning to Coventry on Sunday 1st November 09.

The trip will be run at cost of £100 per person. All monies will be pooled to cover the cost of fuel, accommodation and breakfast. This will not cover lunch, evening meals or the enormous amount of beer you will no doubt drink…

There are plenty of rivers in the local area including the Orchy, Etive, Awe, Blackwater, Spean, Roy.

This year the ‘Ridgers’ of all ages intend on scaling the heights of Ben Nevis as well as other extreme trips to take in local history, classic walks and cake shops (NOT FOR THE FEINT HEARTED).

Coming along on the trip is easy, See Gary, Jim or Ian at the pool and have a deposit ready by the 1st October. The remaining balance is to be paid by the 22nd October. If you are willing and able to drive then let Gary know and select your navigator and cake suppliers to accompany you.

Any other questions?? See Gary, Jim or Ian

This is not a club trip. Anyone who attends is welcome to do so as an individual. Kayaking and Ridging are assumed risk activities and whilst every effort will be made to guide individuals your safety cannot always be guaranteed. This is a trip for like minded individuals, by like minded individuals.

Orchy River Levels

www.wheresthewater.com – River Levels