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Graeme Wild

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    I’ve had to pull out of the trip
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    I’ll bring my sea kayak
  3. 1. Event co-ordinator - Graeme Wild. 2. Trip Leader leader - Mike Sunderland 3. Trip type: Improver river trip 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, river kayak or open canoe, no sea kayaks, not suitable for beginners. 5. Date: Thursday 21st March 2024. 6. Venue - dependent on river levels on the Eden - Kirkby Stephen to Great Musgrave, or Great Musgrave to Appleby, or Appleby to Temple Sowerby. 7. Meet location time - 9am start ingress, TBC. 8. Meet to share lifts: time - TBC, location - TBC. 9. Anything else: Helmets must be worn. WhatsApp group will be created to communicate the trip details, decision on the river to be made the night beforehand (latest). It may be cold so dress warm and bring a flask and lunch. If you intend to paddle an open boat, solo or tandem, or river kayak, can you post a message below or confirm on the WhatsApp group. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river(TBC) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. RSVP limit is 6 boats unless another leader joins then it will be reassessed, max. 10. I am happy to co-ordinate. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. Please read notes re club trips and river safety here - https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/2/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/3/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/5/ RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
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    Sally, 8am or 8.15am at Gilpin?
  5. 1. Event co-ordinator - Graeme Wild. 2. Trip Leader leader - Tom Peacock 3. Trip type: easy river 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, river kayak or open canoe, no sea kayaks, not suitable for beginners. 5. Date: Tuesday 5th March 2024 6. Venue - dependent on river levels options are - Bassenthwaite to Cockermouth (on the Derwent) 7. Meet location time - TBC, start ingress https://maps.app.goo.gl/wXsdrZgw3AA9ngYa8?g_st=ic 8. Meet to share lifts: time - TBC, location - TBC 9. Anything else: Helmets must be worn. WhatsApp group will be created to communicate the trip details, decision on the river to be made the night beforehand (latest). It may be cold so dress warm and bring a flask and lunch. If you intend to paddle an open boat, solo or tandem, or river kayak, can you post a message below. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river(TBC) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. RSVP limit is 6 boats unless another leader joins then it will be reassessed, max. 10. I am happy to co-ordinate. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. Please read notes re club trips and river safety here - https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/2/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/3/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/5/ RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
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    1. Trip Leader: Richard Simpson & Chris Wood. 2. Event co-ordinator: Graeme Wild 3. Trip type: 4-day kayak camping trip from Oban to Seil & Luing, and return. Friday 14th June, meet on the beach at Oban Harbour, below the slip way form the prom, time tbc. To start paddling late morning, south down the Sound of Kerrera. Saturday 15th June, paddle south towards Seil, pass down the narrow’s between Seil and the mainland, to camp on the southern tip of Luing. Sunday 16th June, paddle north in the Sound of Luing along the west coast of Luing. Will probably camp on the north end of Seil. Monday 17th June, paddle along the west coast of Kerrera then around the northerly point and back to Oban. 4. Level of ability - Intermediate. 5. Date: Friday 14th June to Monday 17th June. 6. Venue: Oban, Seil, Luing. 7. Meet location / time - Oban Harbour, morning, exact time TBC. 8. Meet to share lifts at: It would be good to share lifts. 9. Notes: please do not regard any of the above as being set in stone. This is an outline of ideas/intentions and anything could change according to conditions and needs. That said, we think it is a workable plan that we will enjoy and which will keep us interested. It has the benefit of a variety of options should we need to take them. Please allow Richard & Sue Simpson, Chris Wood and Graeme Wild to sign up before any one else. A WhatsApp group will be created to coordinate the trip in more detail. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. Kit lists at https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/sea-kayak-safety-kit/
  7. I cannot make it now
  8. Opened one space for Tom Peaccok to join
  9. I can’t make it now as reserve
  10. 1. Event co-ordinator - Graeme Wild. 2. Trip Leader leader - Tom Peacock 3. Trip type: easy river 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe, not suitable for beginners. 5. Date: Thursday 15th February 2024 6. Venue - dependent on river levels options are - Cockermouth to Workington (on the lower Derwent) 7. Meet location/time: 9.30am, junction of A66 and A595. 8. Meet to share lifts: time - TBC, location - TBC 9. Anything else: Helmets must be worn. WhatsApp group will be created to communicate the trip details, decision on the river to be made the night beforehand (latest). It may be cold so dress warm and bring a flask and lunch. If you intend to paddle an open boat, solo or tandem, or river kayak, can you post a message below. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river(TBC) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. RSVP limit is 6 boats unless another leader joins then it will be reassessed, max. 10. I am happy to co-ordinate. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. Please read notes re club trips and river safety here - https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/2/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/3/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/5/ RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  11. Trip is cancelled due the weather 1. Event co-ordinator - Graeme Wild 2. Trip Leader leader - Mike Sunderland 3. Trip type: Easy river 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe, not suitable for beginners. 5. Date: Tuesday 23rd January 2024 6. Venue : Below Rawthey confluence to Rigmaden (or Rigmaden to Devils Bridge) Or Eden - Kirkby Stephen to Warcop or Warcop to Appleby 7. Meet location/time: TBC 8. Meet to share lifts: time - TBC, location - TBC 9. Anything else: Helmets must be worn. WhatsApp group will be created to communicate the trip details, decision on the river to be made the night beforehand (latest). It may be cold so dress warm and bring a flask and lunch. If you intend to paddle an open boat, solo or tandem, or river kayak, can you post a message below. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river(TBC) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. RSVP limit is 6 boats unless another leader joins then it will be reassessed, max. 10. I am happy to co-ordinate. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. Please read notes re club trips and river safety here - https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/2/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/3/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/5/ RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  12. 1. Event co-ordinator - Graeme Wild. 2. Trip Leader leader - Ian McCrerie. 3. Trip type: easy river 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe, not suitable for beginners. 5. Date: Tuesday 9th January 2024 6. Venue : Lune/Rawthey confluence to Devils bridge, or Devils Bridge to Hornby. 7. Meet location/time: TBC 8. Meet to share lifts: time - TBC, location - TBC 9. Anything else: Helmets must be worn. WhatsApp group will be created to communicate the trip details, decision on the river to be made the night beforehand (latest). It may be cold so dress warm and bring a flask and lunch. If you intend to paddle an open boat, solo or tandem, or river kayak, can you post a message below. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river(TBC) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. RSVP limit is 6 boats unless another leader joins then it will be reassessed, max. 10. I am happy to co-ordinate. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. Please read notes re club trips and river safety here - https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/2/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/3/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/5/ RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  13. Next reserve thanks
  14. 1st reserve please
  15. 1st reserve please
  16. Rob, John and Tom can now sign up
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    Bringing a sea kayak
  18. 1. Event co-ordinator Graeme Wild 2. Trip Leader leader Rob Hitchmough 3. Trip type: easy river 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe, not suitable for beginners. 5. Date: Tuesday 5th December 2023 6. Venue : Lower Lune River 7. Meet location/time: Devils Bridge, east side, bikers parking area for 9.30am 8. Meet to share lifts: time - WhatsApp group to coordinate 9. Anything else: Helmets must be worn. Please read the Club notes on River Trips - https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ WhatsApp group will be created to communicate the trip details, decision on the river to be the night beforehand (latest). It may be cold so dress warm and bring a flask and lunch. If you intend to paddle an open boat, solo or tandem, or river kayak, can you post a message below. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river(TBC) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. RSVP limit is 6 boats unless another leader joins then it will be reassessed, max. 10. I am happy to co-ordinate. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ Please read notes re river trip safety here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/2/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/3/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/5/ RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  19. 1. Event co-ordinator Graeme Wild 2. Trip Leader leader Richard and Sue Simpson 3. Trip type: easy river 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe not suitable for beginners. No sea kayaks. 5. Date: Friday 17th November 2023 6. Venue : River Eden, Appleby to Ousenstand Bridge. 7. Meet location/time: 9.15am grid reference NY684204, what three words - nods.unravel.reverses 8. Meet to share lifts: time 8.30am - M6 junction 37, west side at the arrow on the map. 9. Anything else: Helmets must be worn. If you are going directly to meet place rather than junction 37 please let me know beforehand. It may be cold so dress warm and bring a flask and lunch. If you intend to paddle an open boat, solo or tandem, or river kayak, can you post a message below. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river(TBC) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. RSVP limit is 8 boats unless another leader joins then it will be reassessed. Will reconfirm trip 24 hours beforehand. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  20. 1. Event co-ordinator - Graeme Wild 2. Trip Leader leader - Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: easy river 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe not suitable for beginners. 5. Date: Thursday 5th October 6. Venue : River Annan, start TBC (depending on weather will be circa half way from Moffat to Annan, roughly 25 km down river from Moffat) to Annan. 7. Meet location/time: details TBC 8. Meet to share lifts: TBC 9. Anything else: Joining the two day Annan Easy River trip for one day only. there is a WhatsApp group created for the Annan trip which you’ll be invited too when you sign up. It may be cold so dress warm and bring a flask and food. If you intend to paddle an open boat (solo or tandem) or river kayak, can you advise when you sign up. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river(TBC) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. RSVP limit is 4 boats, 6 boats doing the 2 day event, so 10 boats in total for this day. Will reconfirm trip 24 hours beforehand. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  21. 1. Event co-ordinator - Graeme Wild 2. Trip Leader leader - Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: easy river 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe not suitable for beginners. 5. Date: Wednesday 4th October 6. Venue : River Annan, Moffat to TBC (depending on weather will be circa half way to Annan roughly 25 km down river from Moffat). 7. Meet location/time: details TBC 8. Meet to share lifts: TBC 9. Anything else: Joining the two day Annan Easy River trip for one day only. there is a WhatsApp group created for the Annan trip which you’ll be invited too when you sign up. It may be cold so dress warm and bring a flask and food. If you intend to paddle an open boat (solo or tandem) or river kayak, can you advise when you sign up. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river(TBC) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. RSVP limit is 4 boats, 6 boats doing the 2 day event, so 10 boats in total for this day. Will reconfirm trip 24 hours beforehand. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
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    Julian you can sign up now
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