Mark Webster

This session is aimed at people who want an Introduction to River Running. The first part will cover the basic ideas and be on land. The second part will cover the fundamental techniques/strokes and be on the water nearby (Kent probably). We will be finished by lunch time. 1. Event coordinator: Mark Webster 2. Trip Leader: Mark Webster 07507 599918 3. Trip type: Park and Play from the Rugby Club 4. Level of Ability: Beginner 5. Date: 26/03/2023 6. Venue/Meet/Share Lifts: Meet at the Rugby Club in Kendall for 10:00 7. I will set up a WhatsApp group and co-ordinate further via that. 8. Requirements: you need to be able to paddle the kayak in a straight line, turn and know how to exit the cockpit capsized whilst wearing a spray deck. 9. Equipment: if you don't have equipment then the club will be able to provide boats, paddle, helmet, deck. I recommend that you have at least a dry Cag on top, and wetsuit underneath with layers on top. The club will try and help if you don't have kit. Simply let me know if clothing is a problem and/or you need kit. 10. In order to attend the paddling part of the session you will need to have the correct equipment so please contact me if there are any problems with that. 11. The first part of the session will be on land at the Club. I reserve the right not to take anyone on the water who would not meet the skills criteria, or the club criteria. These will be covered in the first part of the session. Below are the club policies on river trips. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ Please contact me if you have any questions.

This trip is aimed at people who want to learn the fundamentals of River Running. This session builds on the first and covers breaking in and breaking out. It is park and play at Halton Rapids, lasting about 2 hours. 1. Event coordinator: Mark Webster 2. Trip Leader: Mark Webster 07507 599918 3. Trip type: Park and Play at Halton Rapids 4. Level of Ability: Completed Beginner Session at Rugby Club 5. Date: 24/03/2023 6. Venue/Meet/Share Lifts: Meet at Halton Rapids, Forge Mill for 11:00 7. I will set up a WhatsApp group and co-ordinate further via that. 8. Requirements: you need to have completed first beginners session. 9. Equipment: if you don't have equipment then the club will be able to provide boats, paddle, helmet, deck. I recommend that you have at least a dry Cag on top, and wetsuit underneath with layers on top. The club will try and help if you don't have kit. Simply let me know if clothing is a problem and/or you need kit. 10. In order to attend the paddling part of the session you will need to have the correct equipment so please contact me if there are any problems with that. 11. The session will be cancelled if the level is above 1.3, or may shift to another site. Below are the club policies on river trips. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ Please contact me if you have any questions.

This trip is aimed at people who want to learn the fundamentals of River Running. This session builds on the first and covers breaking in and breaking out. It is park and play at Halton Rapids, lasting about 2 hours. 1. Event coordinator: Mark Webster 2. Trip Leader: Mark Webster 07507 599918 3. Trip type: Park and Play at Halton Rapids 4. Level of Ability: Completed Beginner Session at Rugby Club 5. Date: 17/03/2023 6. Venue/Meet/Share Lifts: Meet at Halton Rapids, Forge Mill for 11:00 7. I will set up a WhatsApp group and co-ordinate further via that. 8. Requirements: you need to have completed first beginners session. 9. Equipment: if you don't have equipment then the club will be able to provide boats, paddle, helmet, deck. I recommend that you have at least a dry Cag on top, and wetsuit underneath with layers on top. The club will try and help if you don't have kit. Simply let me know if clothing is a problem and/or you need kit. 10. In order to attend the paddling part of the session you will need to have the correct equipment so please contact me if there are any problems with that. 11. The session will be cancelled if the level is above 1.2., or may shift to another site. Below are the club policies on river trips. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ Please contact me if you have any questions.

This trip is aimed at people who want an Introduction of River Running. The first part will cover the basic ideas and be on land. The second part will cover the fundamental techniques/strokes and be on the water nearby (Kent probably). We will be finished by lunch time. 1. Event coordinator: Mark Webster 2. Trip Leader: Mark Webster 07507 599918 3. Trip type: Park and Play from the Rugby Club 4. Level of Ability: Beginner 5. Date: 16/03/2023 6. Venue/Meet/Share Lifts: Meet at the Rugby Club in Kendall for 10:00 7. I will set up a WhatsApp group and co-ordinate further via that. 8. Requirements: you need to be able to paddle the kayak in a straight line, turn and know how to exit the cockpit capsized whilst wearing a spray deck. 9. Equipment: if you don't have equipment then the club will be able to provide boats, paddle, helmet, deck. I recommend that you have at least a dry Cag on top, and wetsuit underneath with layers on top. The club will try and help if you don't have kit. Simply let me know if clothing is a problem and/or you need kit. 10. In order to attend the paddling part of the session you will need to have the correct equipment so please contact me if there are any problems with that. 11. The first part of the session will be on land at the Club. I reserve the right not to take anyone on the water who would not meet the skills criteria, or the club criteria. These will be covered in the first part of the session. Below are the club policies on river trips. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ Please contact me if you have any questions.

This trip is aimed at people who want an Introduction of River Running. The first part will cover the basic ideas and be on land. The second part will cover the basic techniques/strokes and be on the water nearby (Kent probably). We will be finished by lunch time. 1. Event coordinator: Mark Webster 2. Trip Leader: Mark Webster 07507 599918 3. Trip type: Park and Play from the Rugby Club 4. Level of Ability: Beginner 5. Date: 18/02/2023 6. Venue/Meet/Share Lifts: Meet at the Rugby Club in Kendall for 10:00 7. I will set up a WhatsApp group and co-ordinate further via that. 8. Requirements: you need to be able to paddle the kayak in a straight line, turn and know how to exit the cockpit capsized whilst wearing a spray deck. 9. Equipment: if you don't have equipment then the club will be able to provide boats, paddle, helmet, deck. I recommend that you have at least a dry Cag on top, and wetsuit underneath with layers on top. The club will try and help if you don't have kit. Simply let me know if clothing is a problem and/or you need kit. 10. In order to attend the paddling part of the session you will need to have the correct equipment so please contact me if there are any problems with that. 11. The first part of the session will be on land at the Club. I reserve the right not to take anyone on the water who would not meet the skills criteria, or the club criteria. These will be covered in the first part of the session. Below are the club policies on river trips. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ Please contact me if you have any questions.

River Eden Trip for Improvers and Above, Lazonby to Armathwaite 1. Event co-ordinator: Mark Webster (07507 599918) 2. Trip Leader leader: Mark Webster 3. Trip type: Grade 2/3 River 4. Level of ability : Improver and Above. Previous experience at the grade. 5. Date: 28/12/2022 6. Venue: River Eden 7. Meet location / time: Lazonby car park at 9:45 am. shuttles at 10:00. 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. Bring a snack and drink, we will be stopping (briefly) during this trip for a festive break. 10. Running the weir is optional! Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Ian McCrerie is supporting as second Leader. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip. RSVP by latest Tuesday 27/12 8:00 PM please. Attendees will be added to a WhatsApp group for the event. Guests by arrangement with the organiser only, but happy to include Xmas visitors of suitable standard.

This skills development session is aimed at people who are looking to become competent on Grade 2 and want to learn how to paddle with good technique. These sessions are for Kayaks only. There will be two leaders and three participants with a focus on more individualised learning, with a chance to ask questions and get answers. 1. Event coordinator: Mark Webster 2. Trip Leaders: Mike Sunderland and Mark Webster 3. Trip type: Park and Play- safe river conditions G2. 4. Level of Ability: Aspiring Improver, with basic skills and interest in White Water. 5. Date: 03/12/2022 6. Venue/Meet/Share Lifts: 12:30 meet at Killington New Bridge (take out for classic Lune section). Parking on the road. 7. We will co-ordinate on WhatsApp the day before. No rain is forecast so levels will be low. 8. Anything else: This is focused on practice and repetition to get your skills dialled in. Bring a Warm Flask and snacks to keep your energy up. Please read notes regarding river trips here ……. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. 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. We can discuss any questions about the kit required and/or alternatively……. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ There is a link at the bottom of the page for Kit. There are other useful links, all of which are recommended reading. If you need any kit please let me know in advance and we can arrange from Killington Lake lock up (Cumbria Canoeists) Dry suits preferred - 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. Kayak specific helmets with protection over temples and ears must be worn on theses trips. Something like a Sweet Rocker as oppose to a Sweet Strutter - over brands are available Details can be found here……. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/5/ The club does have a number of kayak specific helmets available for hire Could I also draw your attention to ……. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/risk-assessments-for-river-trips/

This is a half day skill development session for kayaks only. The level of ability is aimed at people who wish to develop at the improver standard. The sessions will be ongoing and are supported by Mike Sunderland. We will look at basic river safety, the forward stroke, ferries, edging and break out\ins. There will be a focus on practice and consolidating technique. There will be a ratio of one leader to three paddlers, so capacity will depend on the number of leaders supporting. 1. Event coordinator: Mark Webster 2. Session Leader: Mark Webster 3. Trip type: Park and Play at Halton Rapids 4. Level of Ability: Improver 5. Date: 26/11/2022 6. Venue/Meet/Share Lifts: Meet at Forge Mill by BC access point for 10:00. Finish for 12:30. 7. If the level is above 1.10 metres the session will be cancelled for safety reasons. 8. I will set up a WhatsApp group two days before. Bring a Snack and a Warm Flask as we will have a break in the middle. Please read LCC notes regarding river trips here ……. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. 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. We can discuss any questions about the kit required and/or alternatively……. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ 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 preferred - 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. It's starting to get chillier now. Kayak specific helmets with protection over temples and ears must be worn on theses trips. Something like a Sweet Rocker as oppose to a Sweet Strutter - over brands are available Details can be found here……. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/5/ The club does have a number of kayak specific helmets available for hire Could I also draw your attention to ……. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/risk-assessments-for-river-trips/

Event details Share Follow1 Depending on river level: 1. Event co-ordinator Mark Webster 2. Trip Leader/ river leader Andy Murphy 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver - happy running grade 2/3 with previous experience at this level. 5. Date: Thursday 10th March 6. Venue : River Eden from Lazonby, here is a link https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/north-west/river-eden-lazonby-to-armathwaite 7. Meet location / time : 10:30 at Lazonby car park, recycling centre. 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Intended for improvers who want to move onto intermediate rivers. It's not easy to walk out during the trip so please make sure you have adequate equipment to club recommendations. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. 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 by 8pm Wednesday. Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.