Ropes & Rescues

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By Mark Corti

Good fun at the whitewater ropes and rescues refresher evening on Thursday, with Matt C pipping Dean and Anj to the chocolate in a hugely competitive Throwbag Olympics!

#shepaddles funding

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By Mark Corti

In support of the #shepaddles movement, the Club has access to funding from British Canoeing to assist female paddlers training to become leaders and coaches.  If you've considered becoming a Paddlesport Instructor, a Coach, or Leader, then please come and talk to Catherine D (or anyone on the committee).  The funding is there - we just need you!

Example qualifications for which full training costs can be covered include:

• Paddlesport Instructor
• Sheltered Water Coach
• Touring Leader
• Sea Kayak Coach
• Whitewater Leader
• SUP Coach
• Canoe Leader
• And lots more!  Full list of coaching and leadership courses on the PaddesUp website

Adventure Paddling Evening

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By Mark Corti

Renowned adventurers Jordan Wylie (author, Channel 4s Hunted, etc.) and Michelle Ellison (Thames source to sea, across Britain, etc) are in Kent talking about their paddlesport adventures on 29th November.  Hosted by Hayley & Jo of Paddle Cabin, the talk is in a treehouse(!) in Penshurst.  It should be a fun evening!  Tickets & more info here 

Pool sessions

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By Mark Corti

Just a quick note to remind you about the pool session on October 4th.  We're hoping to run pool sessions closer to teh club in future, but dates are not yet confirmed for this - please do support the pool sessions we do have!

Intro to WW!

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By Mark Corti

A huge thank-you to Bala Canoe Club who hosted us for this year's Intro to WW, and to Mary C & Paul F for adding immensely to the coaching.  A pretty full-on couple of days, with everyone who paddled making enormous improvements over the weekend, culminating in a successful descent of the Dee on the Sunday.  Congratulations all!  (Photos courtesy of Mary C & Richard R)

Paddlesport Instructor

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By Mark Corti

Last call for our Paddlesport Instructor course running at the end of October. If you've thought about giving something back to your club, then this is a great place to start!

Autumn Newsletter

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By Mark Corti

As always, enormous thanks to those who have taken the time to tell us about their paddling this summer.  If you somehow missed the deadline, fear not!  There's another newsletter coming next quarter, so send it in to [email protected]

In the meantime, enjoy the latest edition!

New PAAs!

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By Mark Corti

Congratulations to our new Paddlesport Activity Assistance - Claire, Carolyn, Alex, Gerry & Chris!  We look forward to seeing you leading trips on the river!