EASTER PADDLE Sun 11 Apr

[mike f]

EASTER PADDLE Sun 11 Apr
1300 - 1700

Hi Mike,
While we'll be away over the Easter weekend, we'll be back the following one, so I could offer a canoe and kayak fun afternoon on Sunday 11th April, 1-5pm in Durham. This will include instruction for those who need it and a trip upstream towards Shincliffe (bring a flask and snack for the compulsory tea stop!) and an easier trip back down afterwards.

I'd need to have an idea of numbers well before the event to ensure that i've got enough equipment, so if you'd like to come along, please let me know in good time. I'll be away from Friday 2nd April so will put a closing date of 1st April to sign up for this event.

Let me know how tall you are, if you are right or left handed, and if you have some experience and any of your own equipment. Also indicate if your first preference is canoe or kayak, and i'll see what i can do!

Meet at 1pm, at the riverbank downstream of Prebends bridge (just above the diagonal weir and the pink house). Parking is free on Sunday's, so you'll need to find a space nearby and walk down to the riverbank.

You will need to wear warm base layers, a fleece top, trackie bottom type things and waterproof outer layers, or a wetsuit and windproof top, as well as shoes that can get wet (old trainers are ok). A warm hat and pair of gloves with grip might be handy too if it is cold. (stretch gloves covered with a pair of marigolds are standard beginner fashion on the river!) You will also need a change of clothes and shoes and towel for afterwards.

This event will run even if it is cold and/or raining (ideal canoe weather, as it is still fun in conditions where other outdoor stuff becomes miserable!).

Go on, you know you want to....

[mike f]

So far:

Mike - Right handed, no experience.

Deb - 5'5, right handed, not sure on the difference between a kayak and a canoe, but the one i'm least likely to get wet in might be good for my first outing!!

Wendy - Own boat

[linz]

a few more names for this event, so far we have:

Mike F
Deb
Wendy and Keith
Ronan and son Rory
Dave
Phil and maybe Daniel (when the bike ride finishes!)

[swest]

Hi add Sharon and Les to list both right handed Sharon has no experience ,Les has some .but may be rusty.........

[linz]

We've had a bit more interest in this event, since some of us had a lovely time canoeing in the warm sunshine on the Coniston trip weekend.

So far signed up for Sunday 11th April are: Mike F, Deb, Wendy and Keith, Ronan and two youngsters, Dave, Phil, Sharon and Les.

Plenty of room for more, just let me know in advance!

Linz

[Leonardo]

Hi Linz,

Count me in! Left-handed (but can do right-handed if needed), 6"2' and some basic experience. happy with canoe or kayak- can capsize either i'm sure
Looking forward to it.

Lee

[linz]

Just thought i'd put a reply in before we disappear into the wilds of a very snowy Loch Etive... we'll be back next Friday, and i'll post up any final details on Saturday.

Our intrepid group consists of:
Mike F
Deb
Wendy and Keith
Ronan and two youngsters
Dave
Phil (when the bike ride finishes!)
Sharon
Les
Lee
Mike M (if there's no surf)

Looking forward to a fun day on the water, Linz

[Wendy Lynch]

Hi

I will be there on Sunday, but Keith won't. He has hurt his back/neck and is not up to paddling or lifting the canoe. This leaves me with a problem, as I can't bring my canoe on my own. So if anyone wants to car share with me and help me load the canoe onto and off my car, that would be great. Please let me know if you can help.

Or Linz, will there be enough boats at the club house if I don't bring mine.

Wendy

[linz]

Hi Wendy - we'll have enough boats, so just turn up! Cheers, Linz

[linz]

Ronan - can you please confirm your children's heights, how many are definitely coming and whether any of you are left handed, thanks!
(i need to make sure i have the right kit for everyone)

[Wendy Lynch]

Thanks linz, c u all on sunday.
Wendy

[debz]

Hi Linz,

As far as I,m aware Ronan isn't coming, He thought he'd sent you a message to say so,.... must have got lost in the ether!

I,m sure he'll let you know if I,m wrong.

see ya,

Deb. x

[phil]

Thanks Linz for arranging, was a excellent day, I'm impressed no fell in!

Phil

[debz]

Yeah thanx everyone .......it was sooo fun!!! : : :

I,m definitely up for more. x

[swest]

hi

Just want to say thanks very much for a great afternoon i certainly enjoyed myself

Sharon