Forthcoming Events

Here is the most recent list of dates for your calendars. To be sure of a place on an event, please contact the organiser as soon as possible. In case you are wondering, the reason some of the events are already fully booked is because they are part of an initiative to train new coaches - which will have the long term effect of allowing the club to run more events for everyone!

5th and 6th April surf kayak weekend (external event - details previously published on blog)

9th April AGM 8pm at the Samaritans HQ, Northallerton: all welcome!

18-20 April Sea Kayaking weekend (external event - details previously published on blog)

20th April 9.30 - 12.00 Fun, easy paddle on flat water at Ellerton Lake; Des will coach towards 1*. Why not be sociable and stay for a picnic afterwards? Izzy will make some cakes! Contact Kirsty and Ian to book a place (01677 470897).

4th May 10.30am Open canoe 2* training at Boroughbridge. Richard coaching. Fully booked as part of programme to train coaches.

11th May Open canoe 2* training and assessment at Boroughbridge. Richard coaching. Fully booked as part of programme to train coaches.

17th May 2-4.30pm. Fun, easy paddle on the canal. Richard will assess for 1*. Contact Kirsty and Ian to book a place (01677 470897).

1st or 2nd week of June L1 UKCC qualification.

20-22nd June Club Camp at Hollows Farm near Keswick. Please let Scott know if you are going to be there. Should be a fantastic weekend of paddling, socialising and even some peddling (for those brave enough to tackle another of Ian's epic MTB routes....).

Venue for the AGM

Hello all the venue for this years AGM is once again the Samaritans hall meeting room. As a reminder the date is the 9th April with an 8pm start. This is your chance to have a say on how the club will be run for the next twelve months.

If you need directions please contact Des.

Sea Kayaking and Canoe Trailer

Below are two adverts just circulated via the NYCC Key Messages which may be of interest:

Introduction to Sea Kayaking 18-20 April 2008Ever fancied cruising the seas, finding hidden coves and secluded beaches?? .. then sea kayaking is the sport for you!! On this introductory weekend course we provide all equipment and expert instruction to get you started. £150 covers weekend accommodation, food, etc. Open to adults of all ages - not restricted to NYCC employees. Full details from East Barnby Outdoor Centre 01947 893333 east.barnby@northyorks.gov.uk

Canoe Trailer For SaleWe have a Canoe trailer which is now surplus to requirements. It holds 12 canoes and is serviced annually. I have quite a bit of technical information for any one who is interested. We are open to the best offer. It has been well looked after should be a good trailer for a few years.Contact: CEarnsha333@ryedale.n-yorks.sch.uk Tel: 01439 771665

Swale Paddle Sunday 9th March

What a great paddle that stretch of river is!

River levels were just right ( for me anyway!) although Richard kept saying the levels the day before would have been more interesting. They were 2 foot higher than Sunday. I think we would have completed the distance in about 1 hour at those levels!

Richards eagerness to get away was heightened when he heard there was a Canadian pinned on Marske Bridge. I think he was after it for himself.

We were the first group on and made good progress, as there was little bumping and scraping like last year. In fact we had already completed a couple of the 'technical' parts before we were caught by a couple from SOC who were supposed to be doing safety cover!

The extra water in the river kept us running at a fair pace so we had plenty of time to have a play if anything looked worth playing on.

Even after 2 coffee stops and a dinner break we were still only past by one other group all day.

Highlights of the day:

Andy 'how did i capsize there?' Moss inspecting a flat piece of river bed!

Dan 'What eddy?' Millward still looking for rocks in the river.

Scott ' Where's my sunglasses?' Flynn worried he didn't look cool enough without them!

Richard 'Damn, Someones already got that Canadian' Clapham ( that's what credit cards were invented for!)

And me the whole trip, oh and getting my boat almost vertical (with the aid of a rock)

A big thank-you for the organisation again Richard.

To all those who missed this (you know who you are!!!!!) book the day now for next year. This is a must do paddle.

Have Your Say

The club's AGM will take place on Wednesday the 9th of April in Northallerton (venue details coming soon). This is your chance to have your say on how the club is run for the next year. All members are welcome and entitled to vote on any of the issues that arise. Pease mark this date in your diary more details to follow shortly.

Regards,

Scott Flynn
Chairman.

Swaledale Charity SUNDAY 9th March '08

Well, its another team event time.... this time a charity paddle.

We will meet at 8.45 opposite Caterick Caravans.

We then will swop round the kit, so it is all in 2/3 cars and drive to Richmond.

After "dumping" the non ladened cars the rest will go up to Reth....where we get on.

This paddle will take most of the day, so take the same things you have taken on the Tees trips.

For more details contact me at the usual places.

Cheers, Richard