Phil Mayo is running three 2 star sessions to get the season started.

Please register for these sessions by emailing Dan  training@pzcc.org 

Dates are Tuesdays  10th, 17th & 24th April

Starting promptly at 6.30pm

Club Kit available at normal Friday night rates

These sessions are free for club members

Please email or call Dan to let him know if you are planning to go as he can help ensure Phil has enough help to run the sessions.

For more info call Dan on 01736 366784

I`d like to thank everyone that came on this Februarys Dart Trip for making it such a great weekend.

I had a great time, great paddling with great company.
Our first paddle on Saturday morning, after a full english breakie, started at the Country Park and then on down to Buckfastleigh. It was quite bump and scrap in places, but without a winter of rain, the river was thirsty! The weather stayed dry and after a few weirs later and some beautiful scenery we portaged next to a steam train that had just pulled up. Loaded the boats onto Steve’s truck and Grahams car and away we drove up to  Newbridge at the top of the Loop.
Quick lunch of a sandwich and we were ready for the next part of the river. The loop is always a great bit of the Dart to paddle and play on. Today with the water level being rather low it was going to be challenging, mainly to avoid rocks, and another rock, oh and another and so it went on. But a lot of fun and time to play and test your river paddling skills. Susannah, Ian, Kevin, Steve and myself were assisted along the way by Graham, Tom, John, Phil and Dan. A big thank you for their support and coaching throughout the weekend.
After a long day of paddling it was time to shower and hit the bar. Some of us went to play and explore the Park; the adventure playground took a few competitions between John, Ian, Phil and Susannah. I think John came out Champ!
I had a little sleep on the settee! then food, a ritzla game ( well played Tom - never thought you`d get Nora Batty!) and to finish a perfect day, Dan did his thing and entertained us with some tunes on guitar, accompanied by his sidekick the one and only Phil Mayo! so so funny!
A Group decision was made and the Loop was voted as the trip for day two on the water. With the sun shining it felt like a spring day, or as Susannah sung – I can see clearly now the rain has gone, I can see lots of obstacles in my way! It`s been a bright, bright sunshiny day………… oh so true, obstacles… there were lots. We had a great paddle though, and played lots. Steve especially was trying everything and was going for it at every weir. I think Phil made sure many people got wet, but Susannah got her own back in the end! It took about 3 hours to get back down to the Country park, some of us quite tired, but seeing happy faces makes organising a trip more than worthwhile. 

Thank you again peeps, I had a really great weekend. Photos to come asap.

Next Dart Trip I`m planning for end of October this year.

Lots of love -  Kate x

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