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Axe Vale Canoe Club in conjunction with the
Open Canoe Association
are proud to announce the 21st
Anniversary of Bob's Open Canoe Weekend
from 1st to 4th July 2010.
This event was the first in Britain designed to introduce ‘Open Canoeists’ to estuary and coastal
canoeing. It is referred to as
Bob's Open Canoe Weekend after Bob Ottley who died in 2008.
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Over the years the weekend has expanded into four days offering a varied
programme of skill development (1 to 3 Star), scenic paddles
along the Jurassic coast - and of course, a chance to meet and renew
friendships (i.e. BBQs and drink).
The
event is based at Axmouth, Devon and commences at
16:00hrs on Thursday 1st July and concludes at 16:00hrs
on Sunday 4th July 2010. Participants may attend as they
wish and, if required, extend their stay either side of
the weekend; please inform organiser if you wish to do
this.
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The
campsite (Axe Farm Camping), which is on the side
of the estuary at Axmouth, accepts caravans, motor
caravans and tents; it has showers, a shop and unit
electric supply points are available on the main site.
The event site is in the second camping field, which is
straight through main camp site, some unit electric
supply points may be available in the second field.
Only basic canoeing skills are needed, but kit requires
to be of BCU 3*Star standard
(helmet, buoyancy aid and spare paddle).
Each canoe to have 12.5kg (30lbs.) minimum buoyancy
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Download the Information and Booking
Forms here:
Right-click this icon & save-as...
or select
BOCW-2010 |
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The Outline
Programme will include:
There are two Inn’s adjacent to the campsite that serve
meals; one Inn has a large Family room.
Please Note:
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The event
programme may be amended to suit participants skills
& requirements
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All times are
approximate, an evening paddle may be offered
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The event programme
is dependent upon the weather and prevailing
conditions, which may cause the programme to be
amended or cancelled.
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THURSDAY:
16:00hrs. Organiser on site
Participants
arrive: set-up, book-in and complete
paperwork
Individual
recreation
BBQ/Campfire or Village
Inn
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Participants
arrive: set-up, book-in and complete
paperwork
FRI / SAT
09:00hrs Arrangements for
day.
09:30
Daytrip group
departs
10:00
Short trip group
departs
10:00
Remaining group, find the water, adjacent to
site
‘Open Canoe’ Skills, Rescues, Open Water
techniques, etc.
16:30
Return to site.
18:30
BBQ/Campfire or Village Inn. |
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Participants
arrive: set-up, book-in and complete
paperwork
SUNDAY
09:00hrs Arrangements for
day.
09:30
Daytrip group
departs
10:00
Short trip group
departs
10:00
Remaining group, find the water, adjacent to
site
‘Open Canoe’ Skills, Rescues, Open Water
techniques etc
14:00
Return to site - MEET CONCLUDES AT
16:00hrs. |
Directions
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note: The following directions are from J25 on the M5 to
the campsite at Axmouth. The majority of other routes
will lead into some point along these directions.
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At M5 J25, take A358
to Chard - 13.5 miles.
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At traffic lights in
centre of Chard, proceed forward on A358 to
Axminster - 7.2 miles.
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At Axminster follow
A358 towards Seaton and its junction with the A3052
- 4.8 miles.
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At A358 - A3052
junction proceed forward onto B3172 towards Axmouth
- 1.2 miles.
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At entrance to
Axmouth village - single line road restriction -
proceed forward, road bends to the right going
downhill, road levels out, village buildings both
sides, proceed to railings around village hall on
left-hand side, on right-hand side adjacent to
Public House car park, very narrow entrance
to Axe Farm Camping (01297-24707), the event site is
straight through first camp field.
Organiser: Val Ottley, 30 Lower Touches, Chard,
Somerset, TA20 1NY.
Tel: 01460 - 63812 e-mail:
val@vottley.orangehome.co.uk |
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