Club River Trips
PADDLING WHATEVER THE WEATHER
The main kayaking season is ends on the last day of March, with most rivers closed due to access agreements for the fishing season. We will endevour to keep paddling where possible with limited access available on such rivers as the Ouse at Slenningford and Washburn on release days and Tees Barrage, so keep your eye on the site and if any opportunities arise we will let you know. We will also try to organise a few other opportunities to paddle such as the weekend below but we do need people to get involved to make these a real club event.
Slenginford weekend in June
We are planning a couple of things for the weekend of 11/12th June based at Slengingford
watermill campsite.
A river trip from Mickley to Slengingford on Sun takes
approx 2hrs and is suitable for novice paddlers and moving water skills at the
campsite on Saturday.
You are welcome to join us on one or both days, we will start each days activities around 10am.
If their is not enough water for a river trip then we will stay at the campsite on Sunday.
Bring your BBQ kit for Sat evening.
Accommodation is available at the campsite but minimum
booking period is two nights, you can book online at http://www.sleningfordwatermill.co.uk/
(no hook ups are available) and spaces are going quickly, check website for booking
details.
If you do book please let them know you are from STCC so
they can keep us together. Or you can simply show on the day and pay the day
rate.
If you require equipment for the weekend please contact Peter Dodds 07769718485 to arrange collection
Campsite location
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=427997&y=478382&z=115&sv=427997,478382&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=756&ax=427997&ay=478382&lm=0
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR RIVER TRIPS
A number of river trips are organized throughout the year, on a variety of rivers, with each one presenting their own degree of difficulty. These events are planned for both beginners and experienced paddlers alike depending on their individual skill level. Juniors of fourteen years old and above will be allowed to participate, under 14yrs we would ask that they be accompanied by an adult or talk to the trip organiser. Parents please note it is your responsibility to transport juniors wishing to participate on any river trip. Transport arrangements will require your attendance at the start, and at the end of the trip. Other Club members maybe able to assist with transportation in some circumstances, however this cannot be guaranteed, please consult with any member of the Committee should any difficulty arise. Information about the trips will be published on the website or announced on a Club night.
ESSENTIAL CLOTHING
Personal clothing must be of a type that will keep the wearer warm even when wet! 1. Wool or fleece Jumpers (2 thin layers are better than one thick one). 2. Thermal vest/long johns. 3. Tracksuit bottoms – Jeans are not allowed 4. 0ld training shoes (not boots), warm socks. 5. Woollen Gloves with washing up rubber gloves "Marigolds" over the top. 6. 0ver trousers if owned/wet suit if owned
Spare clothing to be carried in boat.
1. Jumper.
2. Tracksuit bottoms.
3. Spare socks, woolly hat and gloves.
4. A strong polythene "Dry Bag" is required, not a bin liner, to store the above items.
6. A packed lunch is necessary, with a hot drink being essential (use a polythene bag not a plastic box as this will make it easier to pack into boat)
7. A length of cord for securing any loose items or spare kit to the inside of the boat.
The clothing you travel in to and from the river must not be used for paddling as you may get it wet.
Anyone arriving without food, warm drink or adequate clothing, will not be allowed to participate.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
For a small charge of £5.00 the Club can provide waterproof cags, helmets, buoyancy aids, spray decks, dry bags, paddles & boats. ( not charged for organised club events)