Winter Paddling Programme (2011-12)

Winter programme is announced. (UPDATED to v2)

Note: Ad-hoc trips will happen at short notice when the 'surfs up' or river water levels high (e.g. Tavy, Usk, etc.). Please give your Mobile Phone numbers to Tash or Phil as they will text you with details of the trips.

The winter paddles includes:
- Pool sessions
- Introduction to Moving Water sessions
- Trips on the lower, loop, and upper Dart, various sections of the Barle, and Axe.
- River Axe Race

Winter Kit List:

For the winter trips, warm, dry and spare clothing is essential:

1. Base layer: thermals – top and bottom.
2. Over layer: Wet Suit or man made fibre over garments e.g. rash vest, track suit, fleece.
3. Good quality cag – Club ones are OK, but if you feel the cold and want an extra two or three hours comfort in winter, it may be a good idea to purchase a cag. Have a word with one of the coaches.
4. Thermal socks and gloves – extremities will get cold!!!
5. Spare clothing and kit in a dry bag: top and bottom, gloves and wool hat, some money (£5), survival bag, emergency food – chocolate/ energy bar/ biscuits, water
6. First aid kit – the group leader will have one, but you will need to get in the habit of carrying your own.

Summer Paddling Programme (2011)

The summer paddling programme covers sea and estuary trips for various grades of paddlers in Devon, Somerset, Dorset and even across to the Isle of Wight.

A weekend trip to Trywern (Welsh White Water Centre) is also likely.

Casual trips surfing or to the new Cardiff White Water centre will also occur. Please give your Mobile Phone numbers to Tash or Phil as they will text you with details of the trips.

The new seasons programme can be downloaded from the side panel on the right. As usual, the trips are weather dependent so you will need to check the arrangements with Hays (mobile phone).

Summer Kit List:

1. Lunch, Water, Drinks (you will need a good supply of water).

2. Sun cream, sun glasses, hat/helmet (to protect from sun).

3. Wind/water proof layers (you can still get cold if its windy).

4. Wet clothing (swimshorts, wetsuits, rash vest, etc.)

5. Wet shoes, PFD

6. Dry clothing to change into at end of trip.

7. Some money for lunch, drinks or snacks is also helpful.