Neil Gill

This is a placeholder to gauge interest for a couple of intermediate ww kayak trips over the club Llangollen weekend. Most likely River Dee (Horseshoe falls to town) one day, and Treweryn or similar the other day. 1. This is for the Llangollen Weekend, Accommodation to be booked on the separate Calendar entry. 2. Event co-ordinator: Sally Soady / Neil gill 3. Trip leader(s): Neil gill 4. Trip type: kayak river trip 5. Level of ability : intermediate 6. Date: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November 7. Venue : Based in Llangollen Accomodation River to be decided nearer the time 8. Meet location / time : See Llangollen Hostel separate calendar entry 9. Meet to share lifts at: TBC before trip 10. Anything else: The trip leader may contact you if they have not paddled with you before. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ I have set this as an intermediate paddle at the moment but would be happy for improvers to sign on (and will happily change plans to accommodate). Can expand spaces if another leader wants to join on.

Low Leven trip. 1. Event co-ordinator: Neil Gill 2. Trip Leader: Neil Gill 3. Trip type: white water kayaks. 4. Level of ability: Intermediate 5. Date: Saturday 02/05/2024 6. Venue: The Leven 7. Meet location / time : 09.30 8. Meet to share lifts at: Meet at Low Wood get out lay-by 9. Anything else: n/a Please read notes here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-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 - decent helmet a must (https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-helmets/) Please also familiarise yourself with these river signals https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-river-signals/ Whatsapp group will be set up before hand. If I haven't paddled with you before please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 174) Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

River trip, up to grade 3(4-) trip if there's any water. (4-) indicates short section(s) of rapid that may reach grade 4- depending on the water level. On this trip, inspection and possible portage of any (4-) sections will be encouraged, but you should be confident on grade 3 overall. 1. Event co-ordinator: Neil Gill 2. Trip Leader leader: Neil Gill 3. Trip type: white water kayaks. River section will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. 4. Level of ability: Confident at grade 3. 5. Date: Saturday 17/02/2024 6. Venue: TBC within an hour-ish of Kendal 7. Meet location / time : 09.30 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: Warm drinks/ packed lunch Please read notes here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-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 - decent helmet a must (https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-helmets/) and drysuit recommended! Please also familiarise yourself with these river signals https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-river-signals/ although we will go through these on the day. Whatsapp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Saturday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 174) Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

An opportunity to practice river running skills on a friendly grade 2/3 trip. We'll tailor the trip for the group, so let me know what you want out of the day and we'll make it happen! 1. Event co-ordinator: Neil Gill 2. Trip Leader leader: Neil Gill (with Ian McCrerie tbc) 3. Trip type: white water kayaks. River section will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. 4. Level of ability: Happy on grade 2, aiming for more confidence at grade 3. 5. Date: Saturday 17/02/2024 6. Venue: TBC within an hour-ish of Kendal 7. Meet location / time : 09.30 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: Warm drinks/ packed lunch Please read notes here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-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 - decent helmet a must (https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-helmets/) and drysuit recommended! Please also familiarise yourself with these river signals https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-river-signals/ although we will go through these on the day. Whatsapp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Saturday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 174) Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

An opportunity to practice river running skills on a friendly grade 2/3 trip. We'll tailor the trip for the group, so let me know what you want out of the day and we'll make it happen! 1. Event co-ordinator: Neil Gill 2. Trip Leader leader: Neil Gill (and Ian McCrerie tbc) 3. Trip type: white water kayaks. River section will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. 4. Level of ability: Happy on grade 2, aiming for more confidence at grade 3. 5. Date: Saturday 17/02/2024 6. Venue: TBC within an hour-ish of Kendal 7. Meet location / time : 09.30 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: Warm drinks/ packed lunch Please read notes here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-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 - decent helmet a must (https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-helmets/) and drysuit recommended! Please also familiarise yourself with these river signals https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-river-signals/ although we will go through these on the day. Whatsapp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Saturday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 174) Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

An opportunity to be led on a grade 2 (3) river trip for our British Canoeing moderate water leader assessment. We will be getting assessed on creating an enjoyable and safe experience for all paddlers in the group. You should be fairly confident paddling at grade two and willing to be led on grade three (always the option to inspect/ portage any rapid). We will tailor the trip to your needs, whether you're looking for an opportunity to practice certain skills, play the river, or simply enjoy a nice river - it should be a fun day. 
 1. Trip leader(s): Neil Gill and Ian McCrerie 2. Trip type: river trip for whitewater kayaks 3. Level of ability: improver / intermediates confident on grade 2 water. You will be happy being led on short sections of grade 3.
 4. Date: 24th Feb 5. Venue: TBA. WhatsApp group will be setup beforehand and all details organised nearer the time.

Skills / play on the Leven. 1. Event co-ordinator: Neil Gill 2. Trip Leader leader: Neil Gill 3. Trip type: white water kayaks. 4. Level of ability: Intermediate 5. Date: Saturday 25/11/2023 6. Venue: The Leven 7. Meet location / time : 09.30 8. Meet to share lifts at: Meet at Newby Bridge 9. Anything else: Warm drinks/ packed lunch Please read notes here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-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 - decent helmet a must (https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-helmets/) and drysuit recommended! Please also familiarise yourself with these river signals https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-river-signals/ although we will go through these on the day. Whatsapp group will be set up before hand. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 174) Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

Dan Wilkinson has kindly offered to join a virtual whiteboard session for aspiring BC whitewater leaders. We'll be sketching out some rapids and various scenarios, and have a chance to pick his brains about positioning, group management and assessing risk. I'll collect your questions / any scenarios you'd like to go over beforehand so we can make sure they're discussed. Login details will be supplied prior to the session. Date and time subject to change.

An opportunity to practice river running skills on a friendly grade three trip within an hour of Kendal. Space for four confident improvers. 1. Event co-ordinator: Neil Gill 2. Trip Leader leader: Neil Gill 3. Trip type: white water kayaks. River section will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. 4. Level of ability: Happy on grade 2, aiming for more confidence at grade 3. 5. Date: Saturday 11/11/2023 6. Venue: TBC within an hour-ish of Kendal 7. Meet location / time : 09.30 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: Warm drinks/ packed lunch Please read notes here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-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 - decent helmet a must (https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-helmets/) and drysuit recommended! Please also familiarise yourself with these river signals https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety-river-signals/ although we will go through these on the day. Whatsapp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Saturday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 174) Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

Grade three trip within an hour or so of Kendal. Space for four, but if another leader wants to join we can expand the group size. 1. Event co-ordinator: Neil Gill 2. Trip Leader leader: Neil Gill 3. Trip type: white water river for kayaks: which one will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. 4. Level of ability : intermediate: grade 3 5. Date: Saturday 04/11/2023 6. Venue :TBC within an hour-ish of Kendal 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: Warm drinks/ packed lunch Please read notes here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-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 - drysuit recommended! Whatsapp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Saturday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 174) Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only