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Novice white water trip. Sunday 15th October ******* UPDATED ******

mikecrispinmikecrispin
edited October 2017 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours
If river conditions are appropriate I will run a novice white water trip on Sunday 15th October. Meet at the club 8.30am, location to be decided nearer the date.
This trip will be aimed at paddlers of around two star ability wishing to try white water paddling. Remember temperatures are dropping and as you are quite likely to take a swim at some stage. Appropriate clothing must be worn by all participants. A wet suit is fine or a good paddling cag with layered thermals works ok. Club boats, helmets etc will be available. Bring a packed lunch and hot drink.
Experienced paddlers welcome along to assist leading.
Please respond to this post if interested. I am away for 10 days but will endeavour to answer any questions during that time.
Mike

****** UPDATE:
Levels remain low and does not look as if any rain forecast for next few days. However a low level run on the Lower Dart, Buckfast to Staverton is probably the best option. Meet as above 8.30am at club to sort kit and load cars. Happy for all who have expressed interest to come on this trip. *********

Comments

  • ChrisShortChrisShort
    I'm up for this in principle but can I confirm nearer the time? My parents are down so need to check they don't mind me disappearing for a morning! Cheers Chris
  • JaneEvansJaneEvans
    I'd like to come along.
  • MikeBMikeB
    Be aware its also great west run day so there may be road clsures getting through town to/from the club.
  • LydiaBrookerLydiaBrooker
    I would be interested
  • StevehorwellStevehorwell
    I'm interested in coming along, I have a reasonable amount of river experience but haven't been on a club trip yet, only 3star course!
  • mikecrispinmikecrispin
    Hi all, I have just had a look around the web cams and levels are low. Not much rain in the forecast to the weekend, not looking too promising. Possibly get away with a scrape on the lower Dart. Will make definite decision on Friday evening. Mike
  • mikecrispinmikecrispin
    Good to see we have a group going. For those who want to meet at put in, I would think just before 10am. Meet in large lay-by next to Buckfast Wier, opposite Dart Bridge Inn on the Totnes Road. See you in the morning.
  • MikeBMikeB
    All my plans chnged so will wander down!
  • StevehorwellStevehorwell
    I also live outside Exeter so I'll meet at the lay-by at 9.45 if that's ok
  • mikecrispinmikecrispin
    Steve, Pete see you in lay-by. Pete 9.45 will be fine.
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