Scottish Borders 2 day trip

 Official trip

1. Event co-ordinator: Mike Hayward

2. Trip Leader leader: Mike Hayward

3. Trip type: river

4. Level of ability : Improver or better -  open canoe / river kayak

should be able to self guide down grade 2+ rapids.

5. Date: Sunday  3rd October  to Monday 4th October ( Possible extension to 5th if water is sufficient)

6. Venue : TBC ( See below)

7. Meet location / time :  TBC 

8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC

9. Anything else: 

Both will require early morning meet at river 0830 or stay nearby the previous night TBC.

Possibilities all dependent upon river levels:

a) River Ayr  2 days with camping on river bank.( near road). Possible to take kit in canoes / kayaks or do a shuttle. River is grade 2  with a couple of portages around weirs.

b) River Teviot  2 days with camping on river bank. Take kit in canoes / kayaks. River is grade 2.

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.

RSVP at least 6 days before the event

RSVP limit may change depending on open canoe doubles.