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Whitewater trip Sunday 6th December. +++++ UPDATED +++++++
I will run a whitewater trip on Sunday 6th December. This trip will be aimed at paddlers of around 2 star standard who have some experience on moving water. I currently propose to run the section of the River Dart from Holne to Buckfstleigh. However a final decision as to location will be made at the end of the week when water levels are more apparent.
Meet at club 8am to leave at 8.30am. club boats and kit will be available for this trip.
Please respond to this post if interested.
I will update late on Friday.
Mike
I will stay with plan and head for the Dart, Holne to Buckfast. Likely to be busy due to paddlers party at Dart Park so will try and keep number of cars to minimum. Meet at club as above or next to Holne Weir at 9.15am.
Happy for all who have posted to come along.
See you Sunday. Mike
Meet at club 8am to leave at 8.30am. club boats and kit will be available for this trip.
Please respond to this post if interested.
I will update late on Friday.
Mike
I will stay with plan and head for the Dart, Holne to Buckfast. Likely to be busy due to paddlers party at Dart Park so will try and keep number of cars to minimum. Meet at club as above or next to Holne Weir at 9.15am.
Happy for all who have posted to come along.
See you Sunday. Mike
Comments
Stuart
The white water trips are the coldest option and you are probably make the right decision. Drysuits help but people still get cold even with thermals underneath.
The club does other paddling through the winter months as well. On Tuesday evenings the touring paddlers do a touring trip on the canal at approx. 6.15pm (meet at Maclaines with lights and warm clothes). There is racing paddling on Saturday mornings and I'll put on some touring trips once the wind calms down. These may be a better option for you and will keep you paddling through the winter. The summer activities restart in March / April once the weather warms up so it varies from year to year.
Jane has answered most of your questions. Whitewater is not the only paddling taking place and there are other opportunities for you to paddle where you will not suffer from cold to the same extent. Drysuits are good but not a complete thermal barrier.
As regards transport most members are more than happy to transport others on trips and carry boats.
To everyone else see you on Sunday.
I'd like to come please if you're happy as it would be only my second time on moving water.
Thanks,
Bryony
Matt and I would like to join you on this trip
Stuart