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Sunday 10 February 2019, White Water Paddle Trip Teign **** UPDATED ****
It looks like the rivers will be up enough for us to have a great paddle on Sunday. Also, my cold is improving so I will be OK for a trip!
Plan is to meet at Dogmarsh Bridge (A382) SX712893 at 0930 and paddle to Fingle Bridge where some can depart. I don't think there will be anyone joining us here. We will continue to Steps Bridge.
If those of you meeting at the club can arrange to leave a car at Steps bridge on the way, that would be marvelous but it is not essential as we can sort the shuttle before we paddle.
I will be in a kayak but canoes are also welcome!
The first part of the trip is more challenging than the second and we could find trees down so there might be some portages. There is nothing on the river that cannot be walked around! For those who haven't been on the Teign before, the water presents a great deal of fun and the scenery is lovely!
The first part of the day is for those who are happy paddling on the Dart below Holne and now want to extend their experience. The second part will include coaching opportunities and is suitable for those with the old 2* and additional experience who are keen to progress to moving water. It will be good if those on the earlier part of the trip stay for the second part, please.
I will go straight to the river, suggest meeting at the club to collect boats and arrange transport sharing.
The trip is open to 6 paddlers, more if some of our other leaders and coaches join us.
Bring the usual kit for cold weather paddling plus lunch and a hot drink.
I am expecting:
David
Dean
Jane
Lee
Martin
Any questions, ask here....
See you on the river.
Brian.
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Yes please for both parts of the trip.
Good plan, all please note and make arrangements appropriately.
Unfortunately I have a cold that is taking longer to shift than I expected. I still hope to be fit to lead this trip and will post again tomorrow with either a cancellation or detailed plans.
Sorry
Brian
Sorry not to join you, but I still full of cold
Hello,
I'm an inexperienced paddler (haven't got my 2* yet) but would be keen to do part 2 if possible/advisable. I don't have car so would need a lift though.
Oliver
Oliver,
Not having the 2* certificate is not necessarily a bar to your joining this trip but you do need to have consolidated 2* skills in order to both be safe and get the best from this trip. So, before we go any further, please confirm you have consolidated the 2* skills, in particular high and low brace support and efficient turning strokes. You also need to be well equipped for white water in cold conditions. We do not intentionally swim very often but you need to be aware that the possibilities of a swim are high. So, your capsizing needs to be good and you need to be dressed for immersion! Feel free to call me on 07982 241730 to discuss.
Brian.
I'll be at the club at 8.15 so can help with transport then. I will have a key.
I seem to be getting over my cold, and I have a new boat to try out! I will join you! I will come direct to Dogmarsh Bridge
David - Teign