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Wastwater - Mid-Week Sea Kayak trip * repeat of the previous week *
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Part of a Autumn / Winter series of trips led by Mike Sunderland to develop Sea Kayak skills in moving water. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leaders: John Soady & Rob Hitchmough Trip type: Sea Kayak Level of ability: improver or better Date 30/10/2024 Meet location/time: Meet Over-Bridge car park GR: 168 068 9:30 Take a picnic lunch and drink 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 river 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 and Bracing will be coached. -
Buttermere to Crummock Water * repeat of the previous week *
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Plastic Boats recommended as Buttermere Dubs section Buttermere > Crummock Water will be run if conditions allow -
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Bringing sea kayak if there's room -
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Bringing Sea Kayak. Plan to practise re-entry & roll -
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Can I bring a guest paddler? -
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If numbers remain low, can I bring sea kayak? -
Sea Kayak Rescue Session
Giles Wilson commented on duncangoulder's event in LCC Paddling Safety Courses
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Part of a Autumn / Winter series of trips led by Mike Sunderland to develop Sea Kayak skills in moving water. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leader: Mike Sunderland & John Soady Trip type: Sea Kayak Level of ability: improver or better Date 23/10/2024 Meet location/time: Meet Over-Bridge car park GR: 168 068 9:30 Take a picnic lunch and drink 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 river 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 and Bracing will be coached.
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Buttermere to Crummock Water * repeat of the previous week *
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
This year we are running a different system. Each trip will be repeated the following week to allow more people to take part...Please only book a place (or join a queue) on ONE of the repeated trips! PM me if you have questions about the new system rather than comment here -
Part of a Autumn / Winter series of trips led by Mike Sunderland to develop Sea Kayak skills in moving water. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leader: Mike SunderlandJohn Soady Trip type: Sea Kayak . Grade 1/2 Level of ability: improver or better Date 09/10/2024 Meet location/time: 9.30 https://maps.app.goo.gl/evSTooq366Nidw1r6 NY 187 159 Take a picnic lunch and drink 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 river 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 and Bracing will be coached.
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Buttermere to Crummock Water
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Please only book a place (or join a queue) on ONE of the repeated trips! PM me if you have questions about the new system rather than comment here -
Buttermere to Crummock Water
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
This year we are running a different system. Each trip will be repeated usually the following week to allow more people to take part. -
Part of a Autumn / Winter series of trips led by Mike Sunderland to develop Sea Kayak skills in moving water. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leader: Mike SunderlandJohn Soady Trip type: Sea Kayak . Grade 1/2 Level of ability: improver or better Date 02/10/2024 Meet location/time: 9.30 https://maps.app.goo.gl/evSTooq366Nidw1r6 NY 187 159 Take a picnic lunch and drink 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 river 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 and Bracing will be coached.
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Part of a Autumn / Winter series of trips led by Mike Sunderland . Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leaders: Mike Sunderland & John Soady Trip type: Sea Kayak . Grade 1/2 Level of ability: Improver Date Wed Meet location/time: 9.00 Take a picnic lunch and drink 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 river 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 and Bracing will be coached.
