Pirates Canoe Club – Events Programme 2014/2015

Pirates Canoe Club – Events Programme 2014/2015
Date
Event
Description
Trip Type
Organiser
9 November
Hartlake to Yalding
Gentle autumn paddle
Leader guided
Peter Post
10 November
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
14-16 November
Whitewater weekend,
Cumbria
Depending on water levels we may paddle the Crake,
Duddon or Kent; typically grade II-IIII rivers and suitable for
intermediate or advanced paddlers only.
Leader guided
Peter Post
17 November
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
23 November
Yalding
Flat water paddle, ideal for novices.
Leader guided
Peter Post
24 November
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
1 December
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
6-7 December
Whitewater weekend,
River Dart
A thrilling, if chilly, foray down one of Dartmoor’s most
exciting rivers – as long as there’s plenty of water!
Leader guided
Peter Post
8 December
Pool session
Coached
George Dunn
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
14 December
Chartham to Canterbury
Great paddle through Canterbury – great at Christmas time.
Suitable for all levels.
Leader guided
Peter Post
15 December
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
All Welcome
Lindsay Wratten
George Dunn
Come and Party with fellow paddlers at The Conningbrooke,
Ashford.
20 December 2014
Christmas Party
22 December
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
26 December 2014
St Margarets Bay
Traditional Boxing Day paddle, turn up for mince pies and
mulled wine.
All Welcome
31 December 2014
Yalding
Traditional NYE paddle to break the cabin fever
All Welcome
5 January 2015
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
Chartham
In and around Chartham, play around in the weir
Coached
Sammy Deans
Saturday 10th Jan
2015
10 am Start
12 January 2015
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
18 January
Folkestone
Surf if it’s there, meet at Eastcliffe
Coached
Tony Parkinson
19 January
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
26 January
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
26 Jan to 2 Feb 2015
Portugal
Away trip flying from LGW, only prerequisite is a reasonable
reliable roll and a good sense of humour
Peer
Andrew Attfield
31st Jan – 1st Feb
Wales
Intro to White Water staying at a bunk house
Peer
Paul French
2 February
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
Sat 7 February
10am Start
Chartham
In and around Chartham, play around in the weir
Coached
Sammy Deans
9 February
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
15 February
Hartlake to Yalding
Flat water paddle suitable for all levels
Coached
Peter Post
16 February
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
22 February
Dover Harbour
Surf and sea paddle
Coached
Tony Parkinson
23 February
Pool session
Kingswood Pool, Ashford.
Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm • Open session 8.30 – 9.30pm
Book early as places are limited
Coached
George Dunn
Easter 2015
The Gower
Annual away trip, surf and sea, staying in a bunkhouse
Peer
George Dunn
June 2015
Slovenia
Experienced white water away trip
Peer
Dave Kent
July 2015
The Alpes
Experienced white water away trip
Peer
Dave Kent
EVENT NOTES
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All paddles start at 10am unless otherwise stated
Waterways licences are required on inland rivers and canals within England (these are relatively inexpensive; further advice
below)
Please ensure you understand the trip definitions and the expectation of you and a member of the group (refer to definitions
below)
It is important the Organiser of each trip knows you are intending to attend, otherwise they may leave without you, or decide a
slight change in plan due to weather or water conditions.
The easiest way to book yourself on to an event is by completing the online booking form, found here
http://www.piratescanoeclub.com/events_booking.html
Peer-peer paddles may be coordinated directly by email, text or phone as these are more relaxed
Please note that if you are a non member i.e. you have not paid the annual membership fee (due by end of April), the cost for
each and every organised paddles will be £10.
PLEASE TELEPHONE THE EVENT ORGANISER FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO ADVISE OF YOUR
ATTENDANCE AND KIT REQUIREMENTS DETAILS AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAMME
EVENTS GUIDE
If you’re considering joining a trip it’s important you understand what type of trip it is - this is so you know what is expected of you,
what level of support and guidance you can expect from others and ultimately so you can judge if the trip is of a type suitable for your
level of experience and skills.
Trip definition
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Informal events
Peer trips
Leader guided trips
Coached trips
1) Informal events – identified in red
These events offer the least level of organisation - the event organiser will help get everyone in the same place at the same time. They
will not do any trip planning or provide any direction or focus on the water. An example of this would be someone booking a campsite
by a beach with the intention of going sea kayaking/pub accommodation near a river/canal etc, but leaving the kayaking side of things
for individuals to sort out when they get there. Anyone can organise such an event. Social events and meetings are also classified as
Informal events.
2) Peer trips – identified in blue
Peer trips mean that everyone takes full responsibility for themselves, their safety and their kit, while behaving in a responsible way that
does not put other members of the group at risk. Nobody takes overall responsibility for the safety or wellbeing of the group, because
the experience and skill level is expected to be similar – you are paddling with a group of peers. Group members are expected to look
out for each other, while staying within their own limitations, but there is no onus to support anyone else if you do not feel confident
doing so in any given situation.
Club equipment can be borrowed but arrangements for transportation of this must be made by the individual.
There will be a ‘trip organiser’, their role is to organise the logistics for the trip to help get everyone in the right place at the right time.
They will also suggest the route of the trip. But to reiterate, they are not leading or taking responsibility for the group.
Those going on trips must expect to take part in making it happen and contribute to decisions that need making as part of the trip (e.g.
is the suggested route sensible? Is it safe to go on/should the group turn back?). Participants can not expect others to make decisions
for them or on behalf of the group.
Who can organise a peer trip? In theory anyone who has completed the BCU 3* training. However, people will need to be aware of
their limitations. People must not be organising trips on water types or grades they have little or no experience of.
3) Leader guided trips – identified in green
Unlike ‘peer trips’ one person will lead the group and, within reason, take responsibility for the group. A leader must have a relevant
leader qualification (e.g. BCU 4*), except in specific circumstances (see below).
Leaders will be able to discuss with and advise individuals if the trip will be suitable for them. These types of trips are good for people
with no or little experience of planning trips, limited paddling experience, or those who wish to push their limits under the guidance of
the leader.
Certain 3* paddlers may be sanctioned by the PCC Committee to lead trips in a limited range of circumstances where the risks are
considered to be low. Each leader must be approved by the committee.
4) Coached trips – identified in yellow
Hints and tips can be picked up from peers and leaders on any type of trip and time may be set aside for practising skills. However,
some trips may be organised to coach specific skills. Particular qualifications are needed to lead/coach such trips. If there is a need for
these they could run in conjunction with the Coaching Officer.
Waterways Licence
Paddlers using their own/borrowed boats on the river require a waterways licence to allow them to paddle rivers and canals in England.
Fines can be imposed by the river authorities much in the same way as fishing. You can obtain a waterways licence by joining Canoe
England. Details can be found at the Canoe England website http://www.canoe-england.org.uk/membership/waterways-licences/ Canoe
England members are provided with a membership card which also serves as the waterways licence. A lanyard is also provided for ease
of display. As a general guide a waterways licence is not required on tidal estuaries and coastal locations though you should always
check local requirements.
The club maintains around 20 waterway licences for specified club boats which are used in coached sessions as part of the clubs BCU
affiliation. If a member borrows a boat from the club it is recommended that they hold their own waterways licence in case a waterways
licence has not been attached to the selected boat. However please discuss with the organiser.
Pool Sessions/Polo Training
This occurs every Monday evening (except bank Holidays) at Kingswood Pool, Ashford (the old
Police Training College by Bybrook Barn). Places are limited and fill quickly so please contact
George Dunn if you wish to attend.
Equipment can be provided upon request.
Contact: George Dunn – [email protected], 01233 665330 or 07771 746488
Committee & Organiser Contact information
Organiser
Telephone
Email
Dave Kent – Chairman
Amanda Kent - Secretary
Pete Post – Quartermaster
Madeleine Williams – Treasurer
George Dunn – Coaching Officer
Alex Milward
Lindsay Wratten – Newsletter Editor
Paul French
Sammy Deans
Tony Parkinson
Andrew Attfield
Shaun Prout
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If you have any ideas, would like to arrange a trip or become actively involved in Pirates Canoe Club committee please email
[email protected]. All ideas to make our club more fun are gratefully received.
Happy Paddling
Pirates Canoe Club