White Water trip 2nd January 2022 NOW FULL.

WillM

THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL.

There will be a white water trip on 2nd January 2022. This is open to both Canoes and Kayaks.

The trip will be on the Dart from Holne to Buckfastleigh.

Start time will be 8:30 at the club or 9:30 at Holne.

If you are interested please post below whit type of craft Canoe or Kayak.

Max 8 people unless any other leader sign up.

Going:

Lower only
Will (Canoe)
Susan (Canoe)
Mike (Canoe)

Brian (Kayak - Loop)
Steffan P (Kayak - Loop)
Jane (Kayak - Loop)
1. Brad H (Kayak)
2. Christina (Kayak)
3. Martin S (Kayak)
4. Chris Short (Kayak)
5. Rob Chadwick (Kayak)
6. Loveday (Kayak)

(Brian/Jane/Stefan this will enable you to then run the loop in the afternoon)

Loop then Lower
Paul H (kayak) - Trip Leader
Nigel (kayak - Loop)
Neil E (Kayak - Loop)
Emily (kayak - Loop)
Sarah Merson
Helen Bartlett

Holne layby - is here if you havent been there before

BradH

Thanks, Will. I'd like to join you (in a kayak) again, please! I'll see you there.

Brian_Thomas

I am happy to lead the kayak element of this trip, max 4 participants, more if other leaders join us.

Slightly more advanced that the Lower lower and similar to the Teign section we paddled on 30 December but all are welcome, we will still spend a bit of time looking at and honing some skills. You need to have completed a couple of club short/open boat courses or their equivalent and be competent at making your boat go where you ask it to! If in doubt, contact us and we can discuss.

While we have no plans to conduct capsize or rescue drills, you must recognise that a swift chat with the fish is a distinct possibility so dress accordingly and bring spare clothes, some to carry in your dry bag in your boat and some to have with your towel in the car at the finish! If you aren't sure, ask! The club doesn't have or provide any clothing but we can offer advice on what is and isn't adequate! In addition to the obvious, securely fitting shoes are a must, old trainers are ideal as long as they fit inside the boat you will be paddling.

Helmets, lunch, including a hot drink and warm, windproof layers are essential.

Initial part of paddle will be some coaching, Looking at Eddies, breaking in, breaking out, ferry gliding, looking at what the water is doing (pathways etc.). then lunch, then we will push on down to the get out.

As always, the club does not arrange transport for people or boats but you are encouraged to car share where possible to minimise congestion and pollution. That said, consider Covid precautions, especially mask wearing in shared cars. I will go straight to Holne unless needed for kayak transport.

PaulH

Hi, I will join you, in a kayak. Will be at the club to pick up my boat at 8.30

Brian_Thomas

If we finish in time, there might be an opportunity for a swift paddle on the loop afterwards 🤔

Christina_Levick

I'd like to join in a kayak please and will pick up a boat from the club.

MartinS

I'm keen on joining in a kayak. Need to figure out this eddy-in nonsense without having to roll each time.

N_Evans

Keen to join and help as needed in a kayak, Emily also keen to paddle also in a kayak. Shall meet at Holne.

ChrisShort

I'm interested if there is room (kayak from club). Just need to check if betty is happy to look after the kids first. Will confirm later. Cheers. Chris

ChrisShort

Ok i am free to come along, if there is room. Haven't paddled since may so this may be a baptism of...water

JaneEvans

Yes please. Keen to do the loop in the afternoon.

Nigel_Sharpe

I would like to join you. I am particularly keen to paddle the loop afterwards too

RobChadwick

I'm in as well if there's room for one more? Won't do the loop as I'll need to get home though.

MikeB

Slight change to the original plan - please see the list in the first post. Due to the numbers signing up, we have decided to split the trip in 2.

1. Those wanting to do the loop and lower. (the Loop group) You will meet at the get out, and take as few cars to Newbridge as needed, doing a shuttle post paddle.

2. Those only doing the lower (plus leaders), we will meet at Holne Layby, offload as quickly as possible, then do a shuttle. please try and come ready to paddle (or as near ready as possible). the leaders will then be able to shoot off and run the loop.

MikeB

Loveday, Several people will be at the club in the morning, please be there by 8.30.

WillM

This trip is now full.

Please keep a look out on the forum for future trips.

Brian_Thomas

Yes, please Steffan. You, Jane and I should be able to do the loop afterwards, joined by any wanting to do it again....

MikeB

Hi Steffan - as discussed on phone. cheers

ChrisShort

Are the club WW kayaks and paddles still in the same place? Haven't been down for a while! Will be down the club for half 8. Cheers C

Brian_Thomas

Yes, the white water kayaks are, and will remain, in the same place, it is the sea kayaks and canoes that will soon be moving.

ChrisShort

Thanks for a great trip everyone! So good to be back on the water.

Loveday, very sorry for forgetting to bring your boat back to the club at the end. I hope you managed ok and I didn't inconvenience anyone too much

MikeB

We got it back Chris!

Thanks all for a good day

JaneEvans

Thank you everyone for a great day.

Brian_Thomas

Thanks all for a great day out on the River. I think all our group did well and enjoyed themselves.

Thanks Nigel, I was trying to do this!

The pics show well the difference in the water between the lower and loop...

Nigel_Sharpe

Thanks - I agree it was a good day. I see a photographer at Triple got some photos of paddlers, and has put them on the Kayaking on the River Dart Facebook page. I spot Jane and Steffan, and is that Brian submerged?

BradH

These are awesome photos! Thanks all for a fun day!