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Sunday 2 November, White Water River Trip
It looks like the white water season is approaching!
As long as the rain keeps enough water in the rivers, I'll run a river trip on Sunday 2 November.
Where we go will depend upon the skill levels and aspirations of those who sign up, it can be a beginner (on white water) or intermediate trip so I'll select a location when I know who is coming, what they want to achieve and what the water levels are.
Likely to be the Dart, loop or lower, or the Teign....
Initially room for 6 paddlers, more if other leaders/coaches commit to helping.
Time to get out on the white stuff, if you haven't already!
Brian.
As long as the rain keeps enough water in the rivers, I'll run a river trip on Sunday 2 November.
Where we go will depend upon the skill levels and aspirations of those who sign up, it can be a beginner (on white water) or intermediate trip so I'll select a location when I know who is coming, what they want to achieve and what the water levels are.
Likely to be the Dart, loop or lower, or the Teign....
Initially room for 6 paddlers, more if other leaders/coaches commit to helping.
Time to get out on the white stuff, if you haven't already!
Brian.
Comments
we would like to sign up for the trip. We completed our 2* this summer with Mike. This would be our first experience of white water.
Fiona and Dale Robinson
I'd like to come along. I did a few trips last year on the lower dart and Teign, but am yet to do the loop.
Cheers,
Rob
If it's ok I would like to come along to help out. Can bring a van if needed to help with boats.
Nigel h
I am currently doing a 4* training course this weekend but if that does not happen (at the moment that is looking likely) I would like to join you if there is room.
I am a pretty experienced paddler and I'd be happy to do whatever.
Cheers
Red
Red
Could you please take one boat for me, thanks! Will meet you at the club in the morning.
Jenny
If one of you can take my boat in your car/van that would be great. I'll meet you at the club in the morning.
Cheers, Rob
Id like to come on this trip too if theres still space. Have done the 3* course with Steve this summer and some other ww paddling but not the loop yet. Can meet you at the club and have space of boats if required
Cheers
Tall Paul
With Steve offering to lead a group and Nigel offering to help, we have enough coaches and helpers for this trip to go ahead with all the people who have signed up, plus Hailey or Jim who have responded by text saying one of them would like to join in. Thanks Steve and Nigel. Now all we need is the promised rain on Saturday night!
So, the plans:
I think the Dart, Holne to Buckastleigh will be the appropriate section of river for this trip so I'll be at the BCU get in by the weir at 0930 ready to go. I see there is a suggestion that you will meet at the club around 0800 to sort boats and transport, which is great.
As Steve suggests, we will split into 2 smaller groups, each led by one of us. Fun is the order of the day but we will take the opportunity to learn and practice 3* skills, including rescues in moving water situations.
In addition to your normal kayaking gear, you should have in your kayak:
Air Bags in the back;
Lunch and a hot drink;
Spare warm clothes, in dry bags;
Throwline and knife; &
Sling and Carabiner.
Helmets are a must on this type of water!
If you don't have and can't borrow throw lines, slings or carabiners, don't worry on this occasion, we will have some and you will be able to decide what to ask santa to bring you. If you don't have a river knife, don't bring a rope. All will be discussed during the day....
I will update again tomorrow evening so keep an eye out on this thread in case there are any changes!
Looking forward to getting on the river again.
Brian.