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John Speakman

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  1. As part of the Kendal Mountain Festival there is a river clean-up on a section of the Kent from the new Gooseholm Bridge to Kirkbie Kendal School. All are welcome to paddle or walk the bank collecting rubbish on the bank and in the river. Drop your boat, river or canoe, at the bridge then park at the school carpark. Safety briefing at 11.00am. If paddling, please wear a helmet. Further details will be added when available. This is a joint venture between: Save our Rivers; Trash Free Trails; Plas Y Brenin; CRKC; Palm, Pyranha.
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    Ruth Bowman and 4 friends coming as guests.
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    Josh added as a guest.
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    Nicola, the new small club polo boat is a nice boat to learn to roll. Or we have a small Burn is you prefer to learn in a river boat.
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    Josh Fecitt added as a guest.
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    Alison Ager and daughter As guests.
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    Lily from pool reception joining us as a guest.
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    Tom Harrison coming as guest.
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    Ann- Marie as a guest/member.
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    Nicola can I lead a second tranche of merry paddlers.
  11. Britta also as a guest.
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    John Jenkins, now a member, is attending. Roy, the more the merrier. See you Wednesday.
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    John Jenkins, now a member, is attending.
  14. Daniel Camp as a guest
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    John Jenkins coming along as a guest sea kayaker.
  16. Condition’s not good for a moonlight paddle but will go ahead unless things change during the day. Meet 7pm while still some daylight. Moderate breeze from the south, possibly rain. A night paddle on Windermere under the full moon. From Rayrigg carpark on the Rayrigg Road. Meet at 7.30pmon the lake for 8.00pm Two hours to explore south past the lights of Bowness to Storrs Hotel and back via the Windermere archipelago. 1. Event co-ordination: John Speakman 2. Trip Leader: John Speakman 3. Trip Type: Lake 4. Level of ability: any, in any boat (no SUP) 5. Date. Thursday 28th September (full moon) 6. Venue. Windermere 7. Meet 7.30pm. Rayrigg carpark. South of Millerground. 8. Anything else; Could be very cold, dress warm, bring Head torches and wear something reflective. Read trip notes: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com.trips/ I am happy to lead, however we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety. RSVP at least 2 days before the event. Guests by arrangement with organiser.
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    Ann-Marie would like to attend as a guest.
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    Gary Baker attending as a guest.
  19. Giles, I’ll bring you the Virgo plus paddle, deck & BA.
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    Tom Harrison who like to attend as a guest.
  21. Weather looks good for tomorrow evening. Monk Coniston carpark at NE corner of the Lake. A short circuit of the northern part of Coniston Water. Sea Kayak, plus rolling a loaded kayak. Have you ever rolled your fully loaded sea kayak, fancy a try? From Monk Coniston carpark. 316 978 On the water for 6.30pm. A circular loop to Blue Bird Cafe and back to Monk Coniston carpark by 8.00pm. Then 30 mins rolling or rescue practice with the kayaks loaded. Bring enough filled gear bags to replicate an expedition load. Sunset at 8.30. Retreat to the Sun Inn to review success or otherwise. Park at Monk Coniston carpark on lake side. Easy access and toilets. 1. Event co-ordination: John Speakman 2. Trip Leader: John Speakman 3. Trip Type: Lake 4. Level of ability: Improver+, Sea Kayaks 5. Date. Tuesday 22nd August 6. Venue. Monk Coniston carpark 7. Meet at 6.00pm 8. Bring head torch (just in case) 9. Good to share lifts if possible. Read trip notes: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to lead, however we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety. RSVP at least 2 days before the event. Guests by arrangement with organiser.
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    Tim Waddington as guest. And Tim’s wife Jan. John Jenkins also as a guest.
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    Geoff Corney coming as a guest. I will bring the club sea kayaks.
  24. James Speakman as guest.
  25. A sea kayak trip for improvers and better from Roa Island. Weather dependent. paddle out around Piel island on the start of the incoming stream, then up the channel with the stream as far as Jubilee Bridge. Lunch on the slip by the Ferry Hotel, or in the Ferry Hotel. Then return at 2.00 as the south going stream starts. Trip can end here for some if a shuttle is undertaken. 1. Event organiser: John Speakman 2. Trip Leader: John Speakman & Annette Morris. 3. Trip type. Sea for Improvers plus. 4. Date : Wednesday 2nd August. HW 12.20 5. Venue. Roa Island 10.00 for 10.30 start.Meet by slip to drop boats then park in the free carpark on Roa Island. 6. Shuttle tba nearer the date. 7. Bring lunch etc. Please read notes re Sea trips on the club website. Please carry the correct kit for this trip and contact me if you are unsure whether the trip is suitable for your ability. RSVP 2 days at least before the trip. Guest by arrangement with Organiser only.
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