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Club Members White Water Trip

  • 04 Nov 2018
  • 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location to be confirmed - Devon or Wales
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As there is some rain forecast towards the end of the week I'm looking at a trip down to the Dart, probably the usual last 3/4 mile of Upper, down the Loop with a side portion of Webburn and possibly the Lower. Too little or too much rain may result in trip being moved to different river or cancelled (some times at short notice).

It is looking like a 5C day and a grade 2/3 river is planned so you'll need some white water experience and good breaking out/in skills. If you aren't sure if your skills are up to it there is a trip the following week on the easier Lower Dart (probably).

As always we need loads of experienced paddlers/throwlines/cakes and people willing to drive with roof racks to carry boats. If we only have two drivers and they can carry three boats each, the seventh person to turn up won't get to paddle...

Meet at the club to leave by 08.00, it gets dark at 17:00 or earlier on the river and we need to ensure we have a suitable margin of error to get everyone safely off the river before it gets dark.

As you know it is about a 2:15 - 2:30 and 120 mile drive. Any Bristolians with own kit we'll meet at Newbridge car park approx 10:15. Depending on paddlers energy levels or time spent faffing we may not be home much before 18:00.

Please register if you intend to come. It will log your experience, if car has boat carrying capability and emergency contact details that make it a little easier for the organisers.

What to bring - the usual stuff but not forgetting:
Warm paddling kit as it could be cold?
A cold/hot drink could be a must have - an unbreakable flask or drinks bottle (attached) in the back of your boat.
Food - high energy food is best (flapjacks/Mars bars/banana are good)
Dry warm clothes to get changed into post paddle. A big smile and hug for Jon.


Getting there:
We share the cost of the fuel (240+ miles, so could be around £30-£50 per car), don't forget to bring cash with you. We'll may also have bridge toll and parking (£2 at Newbridge) to pay for.

Organiser Jon P dpafilter@gmail.com 07966 156267
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