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We are planning an open boat trip on the upper Severn based on the success of our previous outing from Ironbridge to Bridgenorth.  This time we will start further upstream of Ironbridge and paddle down and finish just after Jackfield Rapids just below Ironbridge. The plan is for Sunday 9th August and we plan [...]

On a bright sunny morning last Sunday 7 members of the club launched into the River Dart at Totnes, aiming to catch the turning tide to take them down to Dartmouth.  Brian, Caroline, Tony, Tina and Paul had camped the previous night in a well-sited campsite overlooking the sea near Slapton, and had been joined that morning by Nick and Richard.  … read more?

As ever the night padddle went extremely well, this one was not done to coinside with a full moon and we were lucky to have such a clear night. By the time we set off, having done the ferries etc it was 21.25. There was 14 (5 in open boats and 9 in kayaks) of us and set off heading for the Yat Rapids, and it was very different doing this at night.

It was a most enjoyable paddle, and as ever good company. We got to Monmouth in good time and then sorted the back ferry and headed home with only one minor hick up with someones keys not where they should be – you know who you are !!

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This is one of our best night paddles following the Welsh border between Symonds Yat and Monmouth.  The trip is just over five miles long, suitable for anyone who can paddle the distance and would be fine in canoes or kayaks. … read more?

Here are some pictures courtesy of Richard B from the senior course river trip. Everybody did really well and we hope to see you all again.
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Below are a few links to help you find your way and a report on the trip we are planning to do.

We plan to meet at Dale Country Park at 10:00 which is the car park along from the Teddy Bear Shop as shown on the Ironbridge Car Parks map below (just along from [...]

A hastily arranged trip was planned via a few texts late on Saturday evening and by 9pm we had a plan. To see more including pictures … read more?

This is a good opportunity to have a social outing in stunning scenery on the River Severn.  Open boating often allows non paddlers to get involved in our trips, children, friends and partners and perhaps to entice them into our wonderful world! 

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Paddling Weekend North Wales 06-08 Mar 09 staying at the Vagabond bunkhouse in Betws-y-Coed cost £19 per night B&B, £26 with evening meal or we can look at self catering for the evening meal. … read more?

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 [...]