This annual event is especially for Open/ Canadian Canoeists to experience
estuary and coastal canoeing. As usual there will be a varied programme of skill
development (equivalent 1 and 3 star BCU), assessment (1 star) and scenic
paddles along the Jurassic coast. It is also a great way to make and renew
friendships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
The campsite (Axe Farm Camping),
which is located 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.
Only basic 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 securely fixed at each end.
The Outline Programme will include:
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Comprehensive ‘open canoe’
paddling
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Saturday evening: Your
campfire BBQ’s and / or village Inn.
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There are two Inn’s adjacent
to the campsite that serve meals, one Inn has a
large Family room.
Please Note:
Event programme
may be amended to suit participants skills &
requirements; all times are approximate and an
evening paddle may be offered. The event programme
is dependent upon the weather and prevailing
conditions and therefore means that the programme
may be amended or cancelled.
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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.
