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    03 April 2023      06 April 2023

    Trip confirmed going ahead as planned
     
    Event coordinator Mike Hayward
    Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward
    Trip type:  Sea kayak  4 days 3-night wild camp
    Level of ability:  Improver or better
    Date: Monday 3rd April to Thursday 6th April
    Venue: Loch Striven, Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne
    Meet location/time: 14.00 just north of  Craigendive 050.836
    Meet to share lifts at: TBC due to fuel costs lift share desirable
    Anything else: 
    The trip is in relatively sheltered waters so suitable for those with less experience or who want to try a kayak/ camping trip. N0 beginners.
    We may decide to do the trip in the reverse direction, dependent upon wind direction.
    The trip may slide a day either way or be reduced to 3 days, move to a different venue or be cancelled.  It all dependent upon the wind forecast.
    Forecast here
    https://www.metcheck.com/WEATHER/16days.asp?zipcode=Rothesay&locationID=61218&lat=55.8&lon=-5.1
    The aim is to drive to Craingendive at the north end of Loch Striven and unload boats. 
    It is a long drive around via Arrochar or take the ferry to Dunoon ( 2 possible routes)
    https://www.western-ferries.co.uk
    https://www.calmac.co.uk/gourock-dunoon-service
     
    We will then shuttle cars to Otter Ferry ( about 25minutes each way)
    Paddle 5 km
    Night 1 camp in Loch Striven
    paddle about 20km
    Night 2 camp North end of Bute
    paddle about 20km
    Night 3 camp around Portavadie
    paddle about 20km
    End at Otter Ferry then drive home.
    Please read notes re river trips here:
    https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/
    I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water.
    Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.
    RSVP 6 unless another leader comes along
    RSVP at least 2 days before the event
    No Guests

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    LCC Improvers Sea Trips 7 Comments

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    03 April 2023

    Event co-ordinator: Rob Hitchmough
    2. Trip Leader leader: Rob Hitchmough
    3. Trip type: white water river for kayaks: 
    4. Level of ability : intermediate: competent at grade 2 (3)
    5. Date: Monday 2/04/2023
    6. Venue :River crake
    7. Meet location / 10.30 spark bridge
    8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 
    9. Anything else: the level should be about 0.6m, so a nice playing level
    Please read notes re trips here:
    https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/
    I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water.
    Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.
    Whatsapp group will be set up before hand 
    RSVP at least 1800 on Sunday the 2nd
    If I haven't paddled with you before please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 613)
    Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only 

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    LCC Intermediate River Trips 0 Comments

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    03 April 2023 05:30 PM

    1. Event Organiser: Steve Ed  (07989473762)
    2. Trip Leader: Steve Ed
    3. Trip type: River
    4. Level of ability : Intermediate. 
    5. Date: 03/04/2023
    6. Venue: Put in of the Leven
    7. Meet at Monday 5.30pm
    8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own or on the whats up group I will make.
    9. Anything else:  WW kayaks only please. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message.
    Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/
    I am happy to lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water.
    Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.
    RSVP by latest Monday 3pm please.  Attendees will be added to a WhatsApp group for the event.

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    LCC Intermediate River Trips 0 Comments

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    03 April 2023 07:30 PM      08:30 PM

    General skills session with coaching.
    Being own boats and equipment or use club’s.
    Seakayaks ok too, pls add a note if you want to bring one so we can gauge numbers and open side doors for you.  A club seakayak is available for use, pls contact John Speakman.
    £9 members, £2 extra for non members.
    Please pay by BACS in advance to Lakeland Canoe Club, Sort Code 20 45 28, Account 80558613, Reference P3Apr23. 
     
    Additional coaches welcomed, pls add a note if you wish to volunteer.

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    LCC Pool Skills Sessions 5 Comments

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