Graham is running a Tamar trip on Sunday the 20th.

If you are planning to go along or need more information please call him so he can confirm numbers and possibly help with transport sharing.

Contact number 01736 741164 Graham or Nikki

Date: Saturday 8^th and Sunday 9^th October 2011 (can arrive after 4pm on Friday 7^th evening if you wish)

Venue: Campsite nr St Eval (Post Code PL27 7UN, Grid Ref.  SW861690)

 

Campsite: will be basic – cold water tap and a toilet! There will be a marquee for shelter, hot drinks and socialising.

 

Paddling venue/s: dependent upon conditions, probably from Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth, Porthcothan, Treyarnon Bay, Constantine or Harlyn Bay.

 

Paddling: will consist of group workshops which will be aimed at beginners and improvers; on Saturday AM, PM and Sunday AM. These will be confirmed on the day, dependent upon participants, instructors and conditions. We will, once again, benefit from the expert advice of a number of local coaches and surfers. PLEASE NOTE that we rely heavily on a few experienced volunteers, so the amount of personal attention will be heavily dependent on numbers!

 

Eating: we will not be providing food this year, but we will have barbecues lit if you want to bring some food – there will also be a space if you want to bring your own barbecue. There will be music, hot drinks and maybe some other treats in the marquee!

 

Demo boats will be available from: Mega Kayaks - www.surfkayaks.com

 

Cost:    £5.00 per night, per tent/caravan/camper van.

            £2.50pp per workshop.

 

Please note that there are access issues to the campsite in extreme wet weather. We reserve the right to reorganise/cancel this event at short notice. We will need contact numbers for clubs/individuals for this purpose so please ensure you left me have a contact if you plan to come.

 

If you haven’t already, contact me at rob.smith@staustellcanoeclub.org or call on 01726 68935 to confirm interest or if you have any other queries.

 

PARTICIPANTS MUST BOOK IN AT THE CAMPSITE SATURDAY (OR SUNDAY) MORNING BY 10AM LATEST; COACHES AND HELPERS ARE WELCOME TO MEET US AT MAWGAN PORTH CAR PARK 10.30 AM – WE CAN SHIFT TO ANOTHER BREAK IF NECESSARY FROM THERE.

 

Many thanks

Rob Smith,

St Austell Canoe Club

Dear all

If your free on Monday and feel like coming for a fun paddle for this charity event Dan & Kate will be at the club at about 4pm  leaving by 4.30

You will need to follow the details on the attachment and register but welcome to  come along and join us for this fun paddle.

Dan 366784

 

First Aid Training

16 hour First Aid course

29/30 October 2011

This will delivered to BCU standards, including water based incidents/skills, as required if you are aiming at 5 Star or coaching qualifications. Organised by Bideford Canoe Club at Skern Lodge in Northam, the trainer will be Shaun Kershaw from Petroc College. The cost is a very reasonable £105 for the two day course. There are only eight places, two already taken. Application by email Peter Thorn

Hi all. Lots happening this weekend.

On Saturday evening we will be having our final pool session for the winter so come along and get wet in the warm for one more time.



On Sunday morning there is a training session being held at the canoe club.

The 3 hour practical session is designed for paddlers and will teach you how to understand the most common injuries,

and in particular muscle problems associated with paddlesport.

Please see the attachment and get in touch with Dan to book your place.
  

Nice pair of Lendal Kinetic Splits for sale here.

Looks like all the surf boys and girls have been treating themselves to new boats as there is another fantastic one available here!