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Starting this weekend the white water season it’s on every Sunday morning for the next six months. If you haven’t got your own kayak and gear you can book it through the club equipment officer for a small fee. Check the club forum and the Facebook page for information each week about the plans for the paddle.
Brim’s info is possibly a little sparse. I have copied this from an old newsletter.
The river season, (white water).
The river season is brilliant for those who like a bit of adrenaline coursing through their veins and comes with the added benefit of giving the white water beginner new and interesting ways of entertaining their coaches. (Thinking about it, being entertaining isn’t restricted to our beginners). There are however a few things that you need to know.The river season starts in October and ends in mid March, meaning that we will be paddling through the winter. Think cold, dress warm.
As well as having a boat, paddle, spray deck and buoyancy aid a helmet is essential. Turn up without any of this basic equipment and you will not be paddling. (Or be very grateful to someone who brought along a spare).
The club runs 2 types of trip, beginners and intermediate. The rule of thumb is that paddlers start on the beginners trips and progress onto the intermediate trips as skill levels increase. If in doubt about being ready to move onto the intermediate trips ask a coach.
Generally trips meet at Plympton Co-op car park in the Ridgeway ready to leave at 09:00. Watch the website forum for trip details closer to the event. In order to ensure that we have the correct level of coaches / helpers we ask that you indicate on the forum that you are intending to come along.
Finally club boats etc are available to hire for the season, assuming that you have transport. To arrange hire please contact equipment officer Pete Anderson via equipment@ppca-canoe-club.org.uk or 07958 694434.
Have fun and see you somewhere cold and wet as the saying goes.
Clive A
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