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Tuesdays 15 June to Tuesday 13 July Sea Kayak Award (UPDATED FOR TUESDAY 13th)

JaneEvansJaneEvans
edited July 2021 in Club Activity: Summer Coaching and Pool Sessions

UPDATE FOR TUESDAY 13th July

Location for Tuesday 13th July: Polly Steps at Teignmouth. To get to Polly Steps you go through Teignmouth Docks and out the back where there is a small boatyard and slipway. TQ14 8ES. Aim to be there as soon after 6.15pm as possible.

https://www.doogal.co.uk/ShowMap.php?postcode=TQ14 8ES

Please use this thread for logistics re transport. Also there is a waiting list for this course (max 8 people), so please notify each week if you are unable to attend. This will enable another person to take your place.

The SK Award syllabus can be seen here:
https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/personal-performance-award-resources/

The Sea Kayak Award endorses your skill, judgment and the decision making required for a successful day on the sea. You will be confident in planning and undertaking journeys on the sea, in winds up to and including force 3 and/or tides up to 1 Knot, using sea kayaks or sit on tops, in tidal or non-tidal environments, with proficient skills to be in control throughout.

The focus of the five week course will be in gaining / improving the skills that will enable the paddler to be a competent member of a sea kayak group.

All club boats need to be returns to Maclaines after the paddling as they will be use on Wednesdays for the Introductory course. If sandy then they should be washed.

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  • JaneEvansJaneEvans
    edited June 2021

    Tina
    I will be able to collect a boat for you this evening. Do you use the Scorpio LV? Do you need a paddle, deck and BA as well?

    Christina
    Kwinten said that he could help with transport for tomorrow.

  • LizMichaelsonLizMichaelson
    I will meet you at Orcombe with my own kayak. Thanks, Liz
  • Fiona_HFiona_H
    Hi thanks for posting this. I don't have boat transport this week if there is anyone that could help out with a boat for me that would be great. After next week I should be more self sufficient.
    Many Thanks
  • Christina_LevickChristina_Levick

    Kwinten, thanks for helping. I can come straight to the club from work to get an LV kayak, paddle, helmet, BA and spray deck and help load the kayak. I should be there by 5:30 if that's ok?

    Tina, I'm happy to give you a lift, meeting at the club 5:30ish.

    For anyone on the waiting list, I won't be able to make the session on Tuesday 13th July.

  • Richard_KnottRichard_Knott
    edited June 2021

    Fiona - I could help with boat transport if you haven't made alternative arrangements. I don't have a key to the boat store and due to work commitments would need to pick up this evening (if I can coordinate with Jane), or first thing tomorrow (if I can borrow a key). I would need to know what kayak would suit you, and whether in addition you need other kit.
    Richard.

  • carolinebuckleycarolinebuckley
    I can't come this week or next if someone on the waiting list can take that place. I will also email you Jane.
  • CWalter12CWalter12
    I can't come this week but will be there the others.
  • Pete_CPete_C

    I’d like t coma along and do a few self rescues etc. Will keep out of the way! See you there.

  • Fiona_HFiona_H
    That's really Kind Richard or Kwinten, I have a key but am miles away. As there seems to be a shortage of LV Scorpios I'd be happy with MV Scorpio. I have spray deck, paddle, helmet etc.
  • Richard_KnottRichard_Knott

    Kwinten - Thanks, if you are sure your rack can cope! I don't mind carrying kayaks back afterwards but just can't make it for 5pm / 5.30pm to load. Unless further developments, I will head direct to Exmouth.

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans
    edited June 2021

    Tina

    I have got a scorpio LV, paddle and deck for you. I'll see you in Exmouth.

    There are now 4 scorpio LV, a new blue one arrived today.

  • MikeBMikeB
    But i hid the new ones!! They are marked up. You just need to look
  • Fiona_HFiona_H
    Kwinten and Richard, thanks for your offers. How about I help you load at 17.00 Kwinten, if Richard wouldn't mind doing the unload afterwards so I don't have to travel back in to Exeter after. From the thread do we need to load for Richard as well or does he have his own boat? Too many to carry if you are taking Cristina's boat as well?
  • Richard_KnottRichard_Knott

    Fiona - Yes that would be fine. I have my own kayak but would have space for two more to return to the club afterwards.

  • Christina_LevickChristina_Levick
    Thanks Kwinten. LV Scorpio, shortest paddle, m/l BA, medium helmet and size 6 pray deck please. Can someone else give Tina a lift in that case please? Thanks
  • JamieMarshJamieMarsh

    I would like to join in. Will be at the boat shed before 5pm to help with loading

  • MikeBMikeB

    Please remember to wash the boats down inside, outside and especially the skeg box when cringing boats back, I needed to sort out 2 skegs tonight, 1 boat had sand in side it.

    Many thanks

  • DavidStephensonDavidStephenson

    Hi. Please could I take Tina's place for next Tue 22 June? Thanks, David

  • Christina_LevickChristina_Levick

    Hi. Is anyone able to help me out with transporting a kayak again please? I should be able to get to the club by 5:20 to help load and will need an LV boat, shortest paddle, m/l BA, medium helmet and size 6 spray deck. Thanks

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    Week 2 Tuesday 22 June
    Fiona
    Caroline W
    Jake
    Maggie
    Christina
    David S

    Christina, I have a scorpio LV on the car, plus 210cm plus helmet and towline and spraydeck. Not a buoyancy aid. Can someone collect a BA for Christina.

  • MikeBMikeB
    I havent managed to sort the blue lv footplate yet!
  • LizMichaelsonLizMichaelson
    Sorry I can’t make this week, 22nd or next week, hope someone else can use my space. See you all on 6 July.
  • CWalter12CWalter12
    Is anyone going to be at the club loading? I can take my own boat (and a spare space if anyone needs it) but would appreciate a hand loading. Is it Orcombe Point again this week?
  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    Looking forward to it.
  • jpallenjpallen
    edited June 2021

    Sorry I couldn't make it last week, but just catching up and looking forward to coaching this week!

    For tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd), the location will be Orcombe Point, Exmouth again. Please arrive as soon after 6.15pm as you can. If you can be early please do so and get ready so that you can help people who are coming after work.

    Let's meet in the carpark next to the RNLI station so that we're all in one place at the start/end.

    Come dressed to swim and for the temperature to drop as the evening goes on. Wetsuits, drysuits, etc. Please bring a helmet and a tow line.

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    Hi Alex
    This is an ongoing course that is fully booked. However some people cannot make each week, and the spaces are then available to others. You are welcome to come tomorrow. You will need to organsie your own transport.

  • Fiona_HFiona_H
    Hi
    I will see you there with my own gear this week....new boat (second hand) as well....
  • carolinebuckleycarolinebuckley
    I am unable to attend.
  • jpallenjpallen

    Is anyone stuck for getting a boat to Exmouth? I will go straight to Exmouth in the evening, but could be in Exeter earlier in the day and could load a boat from the club shed if needed.

  • Christina_LevickChristina_Levick

    Jane, thanks for bringing a boat etc for me.

    Caroline, I don't have a key, but if you have one and need help loading your boat later in the day, I can come by the club at 5:20. Would be good to get me a BA too. Please let me know if my help's needed as I won't come to the club otherwise. Thanks.

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