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July Weekend 2008 Gallery

gpt27 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:03:39 +0000

Just a few pictures to start with from this years Jult weekend.
If you have any more then please email them to webmaster’wkcc.org.uk

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WKCC Gear is now available again!

gpt27 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:33:42 +0000

Attached is a short brochure showing the garments available to WKCC.
Caroline has kindly offered to coordinate and collate the orders and collect your money.
WKCC Clothing Catalog

Sunday 20th July BBQ and fun day at Cotswold Water Park

gpt27 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:30:17 +0000

It’s a couple of weeks to go to our BBQ and family fun day at the Cotswold Water Park – we hope you can all make it. The weather has been booked and is looking good.
Please follow this link http://www.waterpark.org/leisure/keynes_park.html for information on location and facilities.We are at BBQ 1 next to the ‘beach’. There are safe swimming and activity areas for under 8’s and over 8’s. There is an entrance fee to the park payable on the day; £4 per adult, 50p for children. There is unfortunately a rather shocking charge of £15 to launch your own kayak/canoe, its cheaper to hire one! I do not think we will bother. We will provide BBQ coals, utensils, glasses, plates and cutlery etc. Please bring your own BBQ food and drinks. Also if you have chairs, shade (gazebo/beach tent, etc) and any games please bring along.
We are aiming to get there 11am and the BBQ will be ready to go from 1pm and be on all afternoon. This would be a very relaxed thing and you are welcome to invite any friends/family you think would enjoy it and do your own thing. or call 01684 897747
Looking forward to seeing you

If you could just let us know if you are planning to come so we can get a rough idea of numbers that would be great, any questions please email

Tina, Paul and Nathan

WKCC Paddle experience at Droitwich Lido 10th July

gpt27 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:38:22 +0000

Droitwich Virtual Canoe Club are organising a paddle experience session at the new Droitwich Lido between 7-9pm on Thursday 10th July. Various boats will be there for you to try and Paul will be bringing sea kayak(s).This will also be our WKCC Thursday club meeting and you can take your own boat as long as you wash it out to remove all grit and leaves.
Phil Hadely, who is the BCU West Midlands Youth and Paddlesport Development Officer, will be attending if you have any questions for him.
If you have any queries on this event then please contact Andy Pitt
Below are two links for the Lido website and a Google Map of it’s location

Map to Lido Lido web site

Hope to see you there

Paddle Power Awards

secretary — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:03:17 +0000

We are thinking of trying out the new Paddle Power awards with some of our younger members. The awards are aimed at under 14’s as a fun way to build up a sound knowledge of water sports. Most of younger members would already qualify for the first award (Paddle Power Start) so we would probably work towards the second award of Paddle Power Passport. This would take approximately eight one hour sessions which we can run over the summer. Those taking part complete a progress card and when this is full receive a certificate and badge. If you are interested in taking part, know somebody who is or would like to help with the coaching please get in touch with Adam or Paul Haggett.

Paddle Power Levels …..

Paddlepower Start
Paddlepower Passport
Paddlepower Discover
Paddlepower Explore
Paddlepower Excel

More details here

Family Fun Weekend - July 4th, 5th & 6th

gpt27 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:19:14 +0000

Organised by Wychavon Kayak and Canoe Club
Camping at Pershore Rugby Club, Wyre Piddle, Worcestershire

Activities include:
Friday 4th (Late afternoon/Evening) Pitch at Rugby club, meet in bar, quiz, briefing
Saturday 5th Morning - Avon river trip - from 10am
Afternoon - Water games
Evening - BBQ - bring your own food. Disco / bar
Sunday 6th Paddling, individually arranged (advice form club will be provided)
Tidy up and leave

We have limited kayak and canoe hire available - please email organisers with your requirements on
Rates will be £4 per boat per day (or part day), £2 for WKCC members.

Booking form is now available here wkcc-booking-form or contact either:

Tina on 01684 897747
Sandie on 01684 892582 or 07775935517
Caroline on 07909 537760

Or e-mail us on

Prices :
-WKCC members - £2.50 per adult per night; £1.25 per child per night
-Non members - £5.00 per adult per night; £2.50 per child per night
-Non BCU members need to also pay £1.50 insurance costs for the weekend
so please bring your BCU card with you.

Latest information can be found on our website wkcc.org.uk

Pershore Rugby Club is 3/4 along Church Street. Please be considerate when driving through Wyre Piddle village as the local residents support us with access to the river to allow this event to take place.
Note you cannot enter Wyre village from the Evesham end of the A44 as you will be traffic camera photographed and fined so take care. The Google Map and directions available here allow you to zoom in and out and switch to aerial view and drag the centre of the map around to find the parts you wish to see in detail. WKCC July weekend map

A printable version of this page is available here : WKCC July weekend 2008

Fladbury to Pershore Thursday 26th June

admin2 — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:03:16 +0000

If anyone needs to collect kit and to avoid the limited parking at Fladbury then we will be at the Pershore Riverside Centre at about 18:20 on Thursday with an intention to be away just after 18:30. We can then share transport and do a ferry at the end as parking in Fladbury is limited. Hope to see you there.

Symonds Yat Paddle - Sunday 22nd June

gpt27 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:42:19 +0000

Are you are interested in a paddle at Symonds Yat this coming Sunday 22nd June. 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 last year. Even if you don’t want to paddle it’s a great place to watch or go for a walk and then a spot of lunch at the Saracens Head. You will need to arrange to bring your own gear. You need to be on the East side by the Saracens Head or Royal Hotel side.
Symonds Yat

Nafford - Thursday 12th June

admin2 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:51:23 +0000

Details for this Thursdays club meeting at Nafford or paddle from Eckington Bridge.

There are two options for this Thursdays club meeting depending on how you feel. The most common option is to meet at Eckington bridge car park at the usual time of around 18:30 for a leisurly paddle up to Nafford weir. Car parking is very limited at Nafford itself.
The car park is marked with an odd circle with a cross in it and the smiley face is Nafford weir.

You may find the following zoomable google map more specific Eckington bridge

Option two is to park near to Nafford on the Nafford road and hike accross paths, locks and bridges to get to the weir. Parking is limited and you are not allowed to park in the fishermans car parks. This option is better suited to people with play boats who are lazy like me.

Alternatively if you don’t feel like a paddle come down and watch as it’s a good viewing area.
Hope to see you there.

Washburn 7th & 8th June

gpt27 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:02:22 +0000

As per programme there will hopefully be a trip to the Washburn in Yorkshire this weekend. See link for all details and contacts washburn-flyer-08