Topsham loop, Tuesday 21st small group women's SK paddle

Maggie_Watson

Evening sea kayak paddle down to Topsham, return on canal. Leaving 5pm. The aim of this paddle is independently launching and portage to the river/canal using trolleys. This is a deliberately small group, aimed at women who might not have considered an independent paddle before. You won't be forced to lift/carry everything, but you should be willing to try to make it work.

Maggie - own trolley
Ceri - borrowed trolley
Carla - spare trolley
Baa, borrowed or shared trolley.

I'm interested in exploring what gets in the way of women pushing ahead with their paddling, and what more the club could do to address the barriers. If you're interested in other trips, other specific coaching needs (like more speed, more stamina, longer trips but without always feeling like you're fighting to keep up etc), feel free to catch me on Tuesday, or email the club marked for my attention.

MikeB

I can leave a trolley or 2 in shed if you needtthem Maggie

Carla Chalk

I’m interested in joining this trip on Tuesday 21st if there is a space.

Maggie_Watson

Thanks Mike. I don't want to make it big, partly because I don't want to run off with the first choice of the boats before the class, and partly it's deliberately low key/small group. I've got two trolleys and there's the 'new' one.

Carla, see you Tuesday. Are you alright for a 5pm start?

Carla Chalk

Yes to 5pm. I don’t have my own wheels though.

Carla Chalk

Obviously I mean wheels🙄

Carla Chalk

Trolley not wheels!!!

Maggie_Watson

No worries, I have a trolley for you.

Carla Chalk

Thanks Maggie.

Baa Goodwin

I’d love to join, but am also booked for the Set 2 touring paddle - so would it be too rude to abandon that on the first evening..?! I would also need to borrow a trolley - not clear if Mike has another one spare? I’ll stick with the touring paddle if joining this would cause a problem.

JaneEvans

Hi Baa The touring group is quite casual, so do join Maggie's group.

Maggie_Watson

It'll be fine, Baa. It's the equivalent anyway, and a boat out of the shed is a boat out of the shed. See you at 5. If Mike sees this and can leave an extra trolley by then that's great. If not we'll share.

That's it though. This group is full.