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Event is on, see you at the bridge at 10.
Club Lead trip
1. Event co-ordinator; Eric Dewhurst
2. Trip Leader; Mike Sunderland
3. Trip type: Easy River
4. Level of ability : Beginner
5. Date: Sunday 4th April
6. Venue : Killington Road Bridge
7. Meet location / time : 10.00 a.m.
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8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share needed
9. Anything else:
River kayak only for this trip, and don’t forget your helmet.
This session is a refresher for those who are very rusty in a river kayak or those with little or no experience on moving water. (You should be comfortable in a kayak on flat water).
The session will cover
Kit review
Basic boat set up and safety
Paddling technique on moving water
Moving water hazards
Paddling in a group
What to do in the event of a capsize (your’s or someone else’s)
Anything else you want to know!
Bring snacks and a hot drink etc.
Will confirm details here by 7pm the evening before.
Please read notes re river trips here:
https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/
Remember the club now has small, medium and large river kayaks and associated kit for members to use for a small consideration of £10 per day which goes towards secure storage.
Event details