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Canoe beginner White water trip 16 October * updated *

MikeBMikeB
edited October 2022 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

weather/water dependant, looking to run a canoe white water trip on the lower Dart, (Just below Salmons Leap - Staverton).
If we dont have enough water, we can always move down to Totnes and paddle UP toward Staverton
Either way, we will look at some moving water skills.

Let us know which date is best for you and we will try and accomodate best choice for all. Please also say if you need a hand with boat transport( 3 possible spaces).

See update below

Mike - own - trailer
Susan - own
Will - own
Shelly (trailer)
Liz (trailer) Ontario
Tom - own transport - Prospector
Philr - own transport -
Steve A own -
OwenS - trailer - Prospector?

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  • ShelleyRhodesShelleyRhodes
    edited September 2022

    yes please hopefully both days for both Liz and I Unfortunately we both need boat transport please as I haven't sorted roof bars yet. I'd be happy to be buy some but I don't know what to get.

  • TomDufallTomDufall

    I can do morning/afternoon of Sat (back in Exeter by 17:30) and all day Sun. I can transport 1 boat myself if needed.

  • SteveAtkinsSteveAtkins

    Im up for this and can do the sunday 16th but maybe 15th instead if it tips that way, I can transport my own boat. Thank you arranging this!

  • tsuttontsutton
    I'm away this weekend but Dave keen to join if space allows (either day), with one / possibly two children. Otto (13) & I paddled a few of the beginner trips last season, Alanna (11) has flat water BCU 2 & would be her first whitewater trip. Can transport own boats.
  • MikeBMikeB
    Hi Tina, this is in Canoes, not kayaks (unless a kayak leader wants to put a trip on)
  • ShelleyRhodesShelleyRhodes

    Please can i have some more details as need to arrange exactly when to drop off my son and when to collect him. Do you have any more details re meeting times and times when you expect day to finish?
    Also, I have just bought my van so very excited to fit roof bars for transporting kayaks or other things. I may be able to transport boats if I can get it sorted this weekend so will need details regarding that.

  • MikeBMikeB
    Hi Shelley, sorry, been out a lot this week. Bear with me, will update later today.
  • MikeBMikeB
    edited October 2022
    OK,

    This will be Sunday 16th oct, we will meet at club 8 30 at club to load canoes. (not kayaks)

    We can't confirm trip a or b until later in the week until we know water levels.

    You should be back by 4-4.30ish.

    Trip a Lower Lower dart
    Meet at layby 9ish
    We will get in, and run the river looking at moving on moving water.
    Only issue may be a tree down partway down the stretch, which is passable river left.

    Trip b upriver from Totnes
    Meet at Long Marsh car park
    We will paddle upriver , portage the weir and work our way upriver, looking at various skills, eg poling, lining, tracking as well as moving water.

    You will need to be dressed with the possibility of getting wet,
    Helmets
    Poles (I will pack the club poles)
    Thowlines (I will pack a number of club ones)
    2 paddles each
    Lunch
    Hot drink (ideally)
    Warm clothes for when you get out out

    I will place more updates later in the week
  • ShelleyRhodesShelleyRhodes

    thanks! How many canoes can I fit on a citreon van? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1200722023812139/
    here is link to it easier to see how big with photos

  • ShelleyRhodesShelleyRhodes

    if I can fit two happy to take two
    I have ratchet straps

  • MikeBMikeB
    I would normally say 1 canoe on roof (unless it's a wider van). Depending on the roof load weight, 2,3 or 4 kayaks. (I work on sea kayak at 30kg and my roof load os 90kg)

    Luggage straps are preferred for boats as you can't over tighten them. I have a few spares. I will have trailer for the weekend anyway so no rush.
  • ShelleyRhodesShelleyRhodes

    OK now I have a suitable vehicle I want to help out with transport whenever i can but agree feels a bit rushed as I haven't even driven it yet lol!

  • MikeBMikeB
    No worries
  • tsuttontsutton
    Ah OK, just seen canoes only. I'll keep a look out for other trips thanks
  • MikeBMikeB
    edited October 2022
    @philr , can't place you? Can you transport your own?
  • MikeBMikeB
    @SteveAtkins where you asking re transport on Tuesday? Sorry bad memory! Will depend on Philr 's reply
  • MikeBMikeB
    @Owens , bear with, confirming with Philr and Steven re transport needs....
  • MikeBMikeB

    @philr see post above (about 11 above) - more info published tomorrow evening with confiramtion of the trip

  • Brian_ThomasBrian_Thomas

    I'm up for this, sorry for late notification.

    I will go direct from home with my canoe on my van, sorry it won't take more than mine but I can tow the trailer, if that helps?

    Shelly,

    Your new van will only take one canoe with the rack shown in the pictures, there are options for taking two we can discuss on Sunday.

    Thanks,

  • SteveAtkinsSteveAtkins

    @MikeB hey Mike sorry for late reply I will travel in my own car and bring my Canoe!

  • MikeBMikeB
    OK it's still just Friday! Looking at the water levels, there is barely enough water to run the lower lower Dart, so we will do trip b.

    Start point is longmarsh car park Longmarsh Car Park
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/4YseQda4Dqx3vGUc7
    If going direct, we will aim to meet 9.15-9.30.

    We will find a bank to Lunch on part way through the journey.

    If meeting at club, see you 8.30.
  • MikeBMikeB
    I'll have OwenS boat on trailer
  • susan_jlsusan_jl
    Mike, thanks for a great day. Highlights of the day for me were the kingfishers and the swimming grass snake.
  • MikeBMikeB
    Apparently had my eyes closed for the kingfishers, but grass snake was great to watch. Thanks all for a great day
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