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Youth Freestyle Series 2010

The dates for the Youth Freestyle series have just been announced.  A series of five events across the country for young paddlers interested in freestyle.

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March Newsletter available to download.

The March 2010 Newsletter is available to members to download.

Material for the next edition by the end of April please. Amanda

 
Level 1 Coaching - Urgent

If anyone is interested in Level 1 Coaching course, please contact me urgently (if not already done so). At the moment, it looks positive that a course will be booked mid / end April.

thanks,

Emma

 
Devizes to Westminster 2010

Richard Bennett is recruiting a volunteer support crew for this years DW race. Click here for more info.

 
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Membership renewals are due as of 1st March 2010.

If you haven't already done so, please download the membership form, complete and return to our new membership secretary, Tim Clifford

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Whitewater Kayaking

One of the most popular forms of paddling pursued by our members is whitewater touring.  Having Saltford weir so close to our summer training venue, we will encourage you try your hand at paddling on moving water as soon as you’ve mastered the basics.



River Dart Loop Trip Sunday 31st January 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Paddling - Whitewater Kayaking
Sunday, 24 January 2010 21:01

Hi All

A group of us are planning to paddle the River Dart loop section on Sunday 31st Jan. We plan to meet at 9.30am in the Newbridge car park at the top of the loop section. This is a Grade 3 river generally suitable for 3* paddlers but the final decision will be depend on water levels & how many people want to paddle.

If you are not sure if this is the trip for you, or you want some more information, then please contact either Theresa Wheatcroft or Nigel Stephenson. However if you plan to be there please send Theresa Wheatcroft an e-mail ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or leave a message on my mobile 07855 162680 & we will then know to look out for you.

Theresa Wheatcroft

 
River Dart Webcam PDF Print E-mail
Paddling - Whitewater Kayaking
Monday, 09 November 2009 16:17

Hi Everyone,

For a few years now the Dart has been without a webcam (as far as I am aware). Good News! I have just found this one:

 

Nookie River Dart Webcam

http://www.crsadventures.com/nookie_dartcam/dartcam.htm

See you on the water.

Josh

 
White Water Season Starts this w/e ? PDF Print E-mail
Paddling - Whitewater Kayaking
Thursday, 22 October 2009 21:28

Hey Guys & Gals, if you hadn't noticed there is some HEAVY rain forecast for Saturday. So let's go paddling Sunday.

Watch this space if you are interested - I'm aiming for a 2* event somewhere probably on the Usk or Wye. If you want more, then start now to plan a 3*, or even 4 * event. LET'S MAKE THE W/W SEASON START - it's down to all of us. Stew

 
Whitewater @ NACC PDF Print E-mail
Paddling - Whitewater Kayaking
Saturday, 07 February 2009 16:15

For those who enjoy the excitement and challenge there are great opportunities to develop new skills and apply them on some of the country's best rivers. In addition to regular one day trips to rivers in around the South West, South Wales and the Thames Valley the club run weekend training and touring trips to the Usk, and North Wales and the French Alps.

 
International Whitewater Grading System PDF Print E-mail
Paddling - Whitewater Kayaking
Monday, 19 January 2009 22:27

UK Rivers are graded on a scale of 1 to 6

Grade 1

Moving water, unobstructed and without technical difficulties. There may be small waves and riffles to 'challenge' the paddler.

An example of a local rivers which could be considered Grade I would be The Wye (Symonds Yat is Grade 1+)

 

Grade 2

Waves, small stoppers and other minor obstructions to avoid. Eddies and cushion waves may be strong.

The Barle would be a good example of a Grade II river in the south west.

 

Grade  3

Waves, stoppers and technical difficulties are more severe. There may be drops and powerful constrictions. The main distinguishing factor of Grade III water is that the paddler will have to follow a recognisable route to avoid obstacles and hazards.

The Dart (Loop) and Tryweryn are two of the more famous Grade III rivers paddled by the club.

 

Grade 4

Severe waves, drops, stoppers and other obstructions. The route is not easily recognisable and will usually require careful inspection from the boat or bank.

Grade 4 encompasses a wide range of rivers, from those with pool-drop rapids to those with extended continuous rapids; so there is a huge variation in difficulty. It is common to distinguish easier grade 4 rapids by grading them as 4- and harder rapids as 4+ (or in some cases, 3/4 or 4/5)

For the more experienced paddlers the club leads trips to rivers like the Upper Dart and Afon Rhonda which both contain  

 

Grade 5

Extremely difficult rapids with precise and technically demanding routes to be followed. Stoppers, currents and waves will be powerful and inspection is essential.

As a club our focus is on paddling whitewater up to Grade IV and we rearely publish details of trips o harder water.  However, a small group of club paddlers may arrange private trips from time to time.

 

Grade 6

All of the above carried to extremes. Grade 6 usually means unrunnable rapids, which may just be possible in certain conditions.

Understadably perhaps North Avon does not run trips to Grade VI water.