I am aiming to share days I have enjoyed on the river and encourage more open boaters to do trips ( just as Eric Dewhurst and Mike Sunderland did for me )
Having said that you will need to be competent in moving water grd2+
British Canoeing Moderate Water remit specifies one leader to a maximum number of four participants.
1. Event coordinator: Tom Bamber
2. Trip Leader: Tom Bamber
3. Trip type: River
4. Level of ability, Improver Moderate Water ie. Grade 2 (3)
5. Date: 03/11/2022
6. Venue/Meet/Share Lifts: Will meet at 10:00 lazonby recyling carpark
7. Anything else: shuttle cars to Armathwaite bridge return to lapzonby aim to be on the water by 11.00
8. Limit will be 4 open boats unless joined by another leader,
Bring a Picnic and a Warm Flask for a stop along the way. Also aim to find some rapids to play on ( photo op )
There is a link at the bottom of the page for Kit. There are other useful links, all of which are recommended reading.
Could I emphasize ......
Dry suits only - in summer it might be possible to manage without a dry suit, but in winter an early dip has more severe consequences for the individual concerned and the rest of the group , ( guest Andy Rushton joining the trip , form completed )