River Eden - Wetheral Weir & Sands Centre

Winter 2024 mid-wk series of events led by Mike Sunderland to develop Sea Kayak skills in moving water.

1. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson
2. Trip leader: Mike Sunderland & John Soady
3. Trip type: Sea Kayak Grade 1/2 waters Extended Park & Play
4. Level of ability: Improver or better
5. Date 21st Feb 2024
6. Venue: River Eden -  Sands Centre
7. Meet location/time: 9:30am Sands Centre  CA1 1JQ  V3X8+RG Carlisle NY 402 566                                                                                 Ingress point will be decided once we have assembled at the Sands centre Please refer to the trip WhatsApp group from 18th Feb for lift sharing and final arrangements
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/coach.  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/rivers. Manoeuvres such as: Positive paddling upstream, Ferry gliding  Bow rudder,  Edging, Breaking out & Breaking into moving water, Bracing will be coached.