Hope you had a good Christmas. The new first quarter programme for 2009 is now available on the programme page.
In addition we are planning to go to Symonds Yat this coming Sunday 4th January. The BCU improvement work is now complete. It’s a great place to improve your paddling. We will meet in the car park by the river at Symonds Yat East. At 9:30 a.m. Don’t forget your money for car parking and canoe launch. It was £3 per car all day and £1 per boat. You will need to arrange to bring your own gear. You need to be on the east side which is the side of the Saracens Head or Royal Hotel.
Note this is not a trip more of a park and play on the river and short rapid section. Contact Graham or Clive for more information. If you need any kit you must arrange to collect it yourself from Pershore but must contact Clive to make arrangements by Friday 2nd January. His number is on the programme.
Symonds Yat
December 30th, 2008 | Category: River Trips | 
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The club will be running two introduction courses during Spring 2009. The courses are intended to provide a friendly and safe introduction to the sport. The junior course (under 14) is based on the British Canoe Union (BCU) Paddle Power Scheme with the senior course covering the BCU One and Two star.
We need to finalise booking by 31 December but places are on a first come first served basis. These places tend to go quickly as we limit the course to ten participants to ensure the best possible coaching. We ideally need payment in advance to secure the place.
Further details here :
Junior Course Details, Senior Course Details
If you wish to sign up for a course please complete the Enrolement Form and return it to the Club secretary
December 7th, 2008 | Category: Events |
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We have Nafford on the programme for Sunday 07 Dec but it may be too high. Meet at the containers at 09:30 (i.e. with those who need club kit) and we will make a decision on Nafford or a paddle up to Wyre.
December 6th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized |
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Ed is planning to book us on a whitewater safety and rescue course in the spring but we need confirmation by Thursday 4th December of numbers. Please read the attached flyer or your email for details. If you are interested but are unsure of your suitability then don’t be put off and contact Ed who will verify with the National Whitewater Centre as to your suitability. We have six confirmed so far but are keen to get 10 or 12.
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November 28th, 2008 | Category: Events |
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A few book recommendations for paddlers and good suggestions for your Christmas list. Please let me know if you have any other favourites you would like to add to the list.
Recommended Book List
Here’s an additional link to Pesda press who publish many of the books Adam shows above plus it shows many sea kayaking books recommended by Paul H and a book on how to paddle a Sit on Top for Gary to read. Please note that from experience it’s worth searching places like Amazon and Play.com to get good prices on these books.
Pesda Press
November 24th, 2008 | Category: Coaching and Tips |
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We are planning to offer two courses to run after the Christmas break. Please see the attached posters for details or read on for more details.
Junior course poster Adult course poster More »
November 21st, 2008 | Category: Events |
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Here are a few messages from our Paddle Development Officer Paul Haggett. If you have any questions or are interested then contact Paul on 07913 613958 or mail
These are some events being run by Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre. More »
November 14th, 2008 | Category: Notices |
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The level at Symonds Yat was high this Sunday but you can tell that the new improvements should make it much more usable with clearly defined lines which should produce good breakout practice opportunities. Although there were a few waves it was a bit high to see what good waves may form. The level on Sunday was a full steps depth above the wide bottom step and our estimate was that it could do with being 4″ to 6″ lower to be ideal.
November 3rd, 2008 | Category: Notices |
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Are you are interested in a paddle at Symonds Yat this coming Sunday 2nd November. The BCU improvement work is now complete. It’s a great place to improve your paddling. We will meet in the car park by the river at Symonds Yat East. At 9:30 a.m. Don’t forget your money for car parking and canoe launch. It was £3 per car all day and £1 per boat. You will need to arrange to bring your own gear. You need to be on the east side which is the side of the Saracens Head or Royal Hotel.
Note this is not a trip more of a park and play on the river and short rapid section. Contact Graham or Clive for more information.
Symonds Yat
October 31st, 2008 | Category: River Trips |
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