Whitewater kayaks only
Start time: 9am until approx 4pm
Location: Devils Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale
Leaders: Mike Hayward, Brian Clough, Tom Peacock
*** Please ensure you wear plenty of warm layers and bring spare warm clothing & hot drinks. There will be a lot of water work and it WILL get cold! ***
This session is specifically aimed at upskilling Improver/Improver to Intermediate paddlers (beginners also welcome) with the basic safety knowledge and rescue skills needed to safely run easy rivers as a group.
We will be covering points 1 - 4 of the LCC whitewater safety skills so please familiarise yourself with these via the below link:
https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-skills/
Bring boats, paddles and paddling kit, including helmets & drysuits, as the day will involve work in the water
Wear plenty of warm layers and bring spare warm clothes
Bring hot flask and lunch/snacks
Bring any safety and rescue equipment you have. Full LCC recommended kit list can be found here:
https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-kit-and-skills/
Feel free to contact me with any questions: Alex Davies on WhatsApp LCC Paddler Chat/LCC River Kayaking groups
If the RVSP limit is reached, but you would like to attend, please let me know. A 2nd event will be running (date TBC) to ensure all members are able to attend.
Open to club members only. No guests, sorry.
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