Derwentwater to Bassenthwaite Lake via Middle River Derwent

Part of a Autumn / Winter series of trips led by Mike Sunderland to develop Sea Kayak skills in moving water.

1. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson
2. Trip leaders: Mike SUNDERLAND & Robin Everingham
3. Trip type: Sea Kayak Plastic or Composite . Middle River Derwent Grade 1/2
4. Level of ability: improver or better
5. Date 18/10/23
6. Venue: Derwentwater to Bassenthwaite Lake via Middle River Derwent
7. Meet location/time: Kettlewell NT Car Park **HEIGHT RESTRICTION**https://www.bing.com/maps/?cp=54.565829~-3.135056&lvl=16.7 930am start kitted up and ready to organise shuttle to Peel Wyke car park https://www.bing.com/maps/?cp=54.667798~-3.232098&lvl=15.0
8. Take a picnic lunch and drink
9. Helmets Compulsory

Please read notes re trips here:

Or sea trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/

The trip will be led by a BC-qualified or an LCC-approved leader, however, we will paddle as a team taking joint responsibility for each other’s safety on the water.

Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.

Further notes:

Leaders will be coaching moving water skills and this is not just a tour. Participants will be expected to join in the skills activities as we progress down the lakes and rivers. Manoeuvres such as: Positive paddling upstream, Ferry gliding,  Bow rudder, Edging, Breaking out & Breaking into moving water, Bracing will be coached.