Open Day 2021

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By Geoff Orford

Despite changeable weather and lockdown restriction this year’s open day was a huge success. A big thank you to all the club members who put in so much effort to make this so. Not only those who were there on the day working so hard and effectively but those who help with the organisation. Well done all. Some photos of the day are posted on the photo page but please look under 2020. 

Independent Paddling at the Club - Guidance

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By Mark Corti

Just a clarification about this year's rule-change from the Committee on using Club equipment, boatshed keys, etc.:

• anyone at Explore Award (old 2*) standard or above can use Club equipment whenever they want and are eligible for boatshed keys.  Mail Geoff if you'd like a key for the boatshed.  If you'd like to take a Club boat away from the Medway, please mail the bosun first to check that's OK.
• anyone with their own boat - regardless of paddling ability - can go out whenever they want, and are eligible for boat shed keys if they have a boat stored at the club.
• anyone below Explore Award (old 2*) standard can only go out on an organised Club paddle. Club paddles should be led by someone with the Paddlesport Activity Assistant (PAAs) (or equivalent experience at committee discretion)

(Note that being at "Explore Award standard" doesn't mean you have to have the actual certificate - equivalent experience / ability is certainly good enough)

Hope that's clear - please mail someone on the committee in case of questions!

Open Day Full!

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By Mark Corti

We've been overwhelmed with the support for our Open Day this weekend - thanks to everyone who has booked a space!  We're slightly sad to announce that all spaces are now full - we simply can't fit anyone else in :-(  

If you haven't pre-booked a slot, please don't turn up "on the off-chance" - we really don't have enough boats for any extras!  But you can still book one of our beginner courses, or maybe we'll see you at our next Open Day!  

Happy paddling!

Calling Experienced Paddlers

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By Mark Corti

Have you been paddling for a while?  Pretty confident in your boat?  Got a boatshed key (or would like to)?

Then you - yes, actually you! - are exactly the people we're looking for!  With regular Sunday & Wednesday paddles not happening - Covid, obvs - we've got new members who just need a little bit of confidence & support to get out on the water.  And they'd love for you to come with them!

Jacob and Lee are running short familiarisation sessions to help with this, after which you'll be one of the Club's Paddlesport Activity Assistants.  No special hat or shiny badge, but you will have the warm fuzzy feeling inside that you get from helping less-experienced paddlers enjoy the river - just like someone once did for you.

Please drop Lee or Jacob an email to help out.

Fantastic time with Hastings & District CC

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By Mark Corti

A huge thanks to Mark and all at HDCC who made us so welcome at their lovely Clubhouse by the sea yesterday - a great paddle and a lovely barbecue afterwards!

Wildlife Enthusiasts Wanted

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By James Copeland

Sea Kayaking with Hastings CC

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By Mark Corti

If you're planning on coming to the joint trip with Hastings & District canoe club next weekend (26th June) next weekend, can you please drop me a line?  We need to firm up the numbers.  (If you haven't booked you're welcome to come as long as you can bring your own boat!)

Open Day - Booking

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By Mark Corti

Our fabulous, FREE Open Day is only a few weeks away!  On 4th July, we'd love to welcome you on to the River Medway in one of our kayaks or canoes for a splash about under the watchful eye of one of our paddlers.  This year we've introduced a booking system - you'll need to book online here for one of our slots.

See you on the water!