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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Sun 20 Aug 2023 Club Trip
DESCRIPTION:This new date is in place of our previously-scheduled bank holiday weekend. This will be a canal trip aimed at our newer paddlers (but open to everyone!). \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to join this trip\, use the RSVP button below or e-mail Steve to express interest.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-20-aug-2023-club-trip
LOCATION:Powys
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230813T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230813T235959
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SUMMARY:Sun 13 Aug 2023 Moving Water Skills Day
DESCRIPTION:A day at Symonds Yat Rapids\, intended for our less experienced paddlers to learn moving-water skills as well as more experienced paddlers to practice fundamental white-water skills in kayak or canoe.  \n\n\n\n\nTiming to be confirmed\, but likely to be 10.30am meet at the venue\, aiming to leave the water around 3pm (or when everyone’s had enough!).\n\n\n\nUnder 18s must be accompanied by an adult (on the riverbank)\, in case they need to leave the water before the end of the session.\n\n\n\nWear clothing suitable for the conditions – wetsuit highly recommended (you will get wet!) – we can provide cagoules as well as the usual boats\, paddles\, buoyancy aids\, helmets and spray-decks.\n\n\n\nBring packed lunches.\n\n\n\n£10 hire fee for club boats\, parking and launch fee payable at venue.\n\n\n\n\nBook places by midnight Sun 6th\, using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to Steve. Full details will be confirmed in the days before the trip.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-13-aug-2023-moving-water-skills-day
LOCATION:Wyedean Canoe Centre\, Symonds Yat East\, Ross-On-Wye\, Herefordshire\, HR9 6JL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230723T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230723T143000
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SUMMARY:Sun 23 Jul 2023 Beginners Trip
DESCRIPTION:This will be a trip on the canal aimed at our ‘new’ paddlers but suitable for anyone else who’d like to come along. To keep things simple\, we’ll start and finish in the same place (Pencelli canal basin); paddling for around an hour and a half before having a packed lunch then returning to the start – with a few games along the way to keep us interested. \n\n\n\nTimings: meet 10.30am\, off water 2.30pm. \n\n\n\nWear clothing suitable for the weather\, we can provide boats (£10 hire fee)\, paddles\, buoyancy aids\, spray-decks\, helmets and cagoules. \n\n\n\nBring drink and packed lunch\, spare warm layer (in waterproof bag\, to go in your boat); towel and change of clothes for end of trip (in case you get wet!). \n\n\n\nNB this trip will only run if we have at least 3 members interested (including at least one adult). Confirmation & final details will be sent later in the week to those who book places. \n\n\n\nTo book places\, use the RSVP button below or contact chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk by midnight Thu 19 July.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-23-jul-2023-beginners-trip
LOCATION:Pencelli Canal Basin\, Pencelli\, Brecon
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230723T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230723T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230509T095009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T075657Z
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SUMMARY:Sun 23 Jul 2023 Club Regatta & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:To end the summer term\, some fun games\, competition\, socialising and food for all – what’s not to like? \n\n\n\nVenue tbc (Glasbury if the river’s been re-opened by then; otherwise prob. Brecon Promenade or canal). \n\n\n\nUse the RSVP button below or e-mail Steve to express interest.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-23-jul-2023-club-regatta-bbq
LOCATION:Powys
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230709T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230709T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T094111Z
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SUMMARY:Sun 9 Jul 2023 Sea Trip
DESCRIPTION:A trip on the sea for our more experienced paddlers. Depending on interest this could either be a journey in sea kayaks (4-5 available\, £25 hire fee) or a ‘rock-hopping’ / surfing trip in river boats (£10 hire fee for club boats). Venue tbc but likely to be Gower or Pembrokeshire\, depending on sea conditions. \n\n\n\nUse the RSVP button below or e-mail Steve to express interest.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-9-jul-2023-sea-trip
LOCATION:Powys
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230625T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230509T093500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230604T191517Z
UID:3599-1687651200-1687737599@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sun 25 Jun 2023 River or Lake Trip
DESCRIPTION:This trip will either be on the River Wye or one of our local reservoirs – depending on who wants to come and on weather / water conditions! Aimed at our newer paddlers as well as those more experienced\, suitable for anyone able to paddle a few miles in a straight line – in canoe\, kayak or SUP. \n\n\n\nUse the RSVP button below or e-mail Steve to express interest.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-25-jun-2023-river-or-lake-trip
LOCATION:Powys
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230619T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230618T111706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T111707Z
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SUMMARY:Mon 19 Jun 2023 Summer Training
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 12 Jun 2023 Summer Training. \n\n\n\nWe do have spaces for more paddlers\, so please e-mail us if you’d like to attend this individual session (or the remaining 5 in this ‘block’).
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-19-jun-2023-summer-training
LOCATION:Brecon Promenade\, Fenni-Fach Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230612T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230610T091916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T202216Z
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SUMMARY:Mon 12 Jun 2023 Summer Training
DESCRIPTION:This will be the first of our next ‘block’ of training\, for 6 sessions 12 June-17 July. \n\n\n\nWe can now confirm that we’ll have the following groups for this block of 6 sessions. We do have space for a few more – so please Buy Tickets or RSVP below (or e-mail us) if you’d like to attend the whole block or just this individual session. \n\n\n\n\nJunior ‘Learn to Kayak’ Beginners Course\, working towards the British Canoeing Paddle Discover and Paddle Safer Awards (with the option to include some ‘transferable’ canoe and/or SUP skills):\n\nFinn\, Gethyn (not 12th)\, Rhys (own kayak)\, Seth\n\n\n\n\n\nAdult ‘Learn to Kayak’ Beginners Course\, working towards the British Canoeing Paddle Discover and Paddle Safer Awards (with the option to include some ‘transferable’ canoe and/or SUP skills):\n\nAshley\, Martin (not 3 Jul)\, Paul\n\n\n\n\n\nYouth Developers\, continuing to work towards the British Canoeing Paddle Explore Award and further developing skills in kayak\, canoe and SUP:\n\nFleur\, Lauren\, Sam Ho (not 10/17 Jul) [joined when appropriate by Edith\, Natalie and any ‘graduates’ from the Beginners course]\n\n\n\n\n\nCasual Paddling\, self-led or tagging-along with another group\n\nMike B (when available)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\nBrecon Promenade – meet by the Club’s store adjacent to the toilet block in the ‘upper’ car park (https://what3words.com/tigers.loitering.bandage) – NOT in the car park next to the river / boathouse (although some of us might end up operating from there). \n\n\n\nTimes\n\n\n\nMeet at 6.30pm\, ready in your paddling clothes. We want to have everyone kitted-up and getting on the water by 7pm\, so late arrival has quite a disruptive effect! \n\n\n\nWe’ll aim to be getting off the water around 8.30pm\, before it gets dark. \n\n\n\nParents or other adults must be available at the start and end of the session to help under-18s with kit and to carry boats; and throughout the session in case they need to get off the water early. \n\n\n\nFacilities\n\n\n\nThere are no indoor changing facilities on site\, so it’s a case of changing in the car park. Toilets may be open but only until 7pm – they cost 20p to get in. \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\nCourses: £36.\n\n\n\nDevelopers & Casual Paddlers:\n\nusing Club boat: £8 per session or £36 for 6 sessions booked in advance (no refunds for missed dates).\n\n\n\nusing own boat: £3 per session.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll usually collect fees by Direct Debit through our membership system\, unless you make other arrangements with us (no cash!).\n\n\n\nAll existing Club members must also have up-to-date membership of both the Club and Canoe Wales – we’ll send separate reminders for those of you who need these! Any new members will need to join formally after their first three sessions.\n\n\n\n\nEquipment and Clothing\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll provide boats\, paddles\, buoyancy aids\, helmets and spray-decks for those who need them – but if you have your own\, please bring them along\n\n\n\nAlthough deliberate immersion isn’t always part of the plan (and even when it is\, it’s usually towards the end of the session) there’s always a chance of accidental capsize\, so kit should take account of this (and the general weather conditions).\n\n\n\nAt the very least\, wear clothing layers of the type you might wear to go walking – ideally synthetic materials that stay warm and don’t get too heavy when wet. Most people wear swimwear underneath. And a waterproof jacket (to keep off the rain and wind\, rather than keep you dry if you capsize!) – we do have a limited number of canoeing cagoules\, but not enough of the right sizes for everyone.\n\n\n\nFootwear that you don’t mind getting wet\, not too large (chunky trainers don’t fit well in kayaks; neoprene wet-shoes are ideal; sandals or crocs no good as they fall off!).\n\n\n\nIf you want to be assured of staying warmer if you fall in\, a wetsuit is the next step. Ones made specifically for paddling are called Long Johns (or Long Janes) and don’t have sleeves\, for maximum mobility (worn with e.g. rash vest beneath and/or fleece above). But a standard surfing-type ‘full’ wetsuit is also fine as a starter. Again\, we do have a very limited number of wetsuits\, which you’re welcome to check-out on the first evening in case we have one that fits you…\n\n\n\nDon’t forget a towel and complete change of clothes for the end of the session\, in case you do fall in!!\n\n\n\nWe’ll be sure to talk about kit on the first couple of sessions so you can get an idea of what’s out there before you commit to spending £££\, but if you do want some ideas…\n\n\n\nGood local(ish) stores to look at are Up and Under and Canoe and Kayak Store – both will offer discounts for club members on request…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are still trialling our new online booking process with this block of sessions\, giving you currently 3 options for booking: \n\n\n\n\nif you have one of our new website-based membership accounts (which you’ll have received a separate e-mail about)\, you can now ‘buy tickets’ direct via PayPal using the ‘tickets’ section below (you’ll be asked to login to your account – please try this out and let us know if you have any problems;\n\n\n\nor you can still use the ‘RSVP’ section below to ‘express interest’ in attending individual sessions or the whole block;\n\n\n\nor you can drop us an e-mail at mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to let us know you’d like to come along to one or more sessions (or if you have any questions!).\n\n\n\n\nNB our plan is to gradually extend and improve the direct online process once we know whether it works!
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-12-jun-2023-summer-training
LOCATION:Brecon Promenade\, Fenni-Fach Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230611T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230611T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230509T092601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T093342Z
UID:3597-1686441600-1686527999@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sun 11 Jun 2023 Sea Trip
DESCRIPTION:A trip on the sea for our more experienced paddlers. Depending on interest this could either be a journey in sea kayaks (4-5 available\, £25 hire fee) or a ‘rock-hopping’ / surfing trip in river boats (£10 hire fee for club boats). Venue tbc but likely to be Gower or Pembrokeshire\, depending on sea conditions. \n\n\n\nUse the RSVP button below or e-mail Steve to express interest.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-11-jun-2023-sea-trip
LOCATION:Powys
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230424T091655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T091657Z
UID:3575-1685989800-1685998800@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 5 Jun 2023 Summer Training
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 17 Apr 2023 Summer Training. \n\n\n\nPlease e-mail us if you’d like to attend this individual session.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-5-jun-2023-summer-training
LOCATION:Brecon Promenade\, Fenni-Fach Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230604T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230510T125550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T125726Z
UID:3619-1685869200-1685898000@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sun 4 Jun 2023 British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a commercial course being run by Steve\, discounted places may be available to BCC members\, depending on numbers. More details from Steve or via his website (‘more info’ button below). \n\n\n\nThe British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment. The course is designed for all paddlers irrespective of their chosen craft. The objective is to introduce\, explore and practise simple strategies and safe skills that can provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues. \n\n\n\nThe Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course is a pre-requisite for the British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor Award. \n\n\n\nNB we will aim to arrange a Zoom meeting one evening 7-9pm before this course to run through some of the introductory and ‘theoretical’ elements – probably either Wed 24 May or Sat 3 Jun.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-4-jun-2023-british-canoeing-awarding-body-paddlesport-safety-rescue-course
LOCATION:Brecon Promenade\, Fenni-Fach Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230527T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20221129T203218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T095957Z
UID:3100-1685145600-1685404799@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sat 27-Mon 29 May 2023 Bank Holiday Weekend Camping Expedition
DESCRIPTION:EARLY WARNING!!! We’re planning a ‘camping expedition’ on the Wye for the late May Bank Holiday weekend; details to be confirmed. Suitable for anyone who can handle 3 days’ paddling and camping!! RSVP even if you might be interested and we’ll work on details to suit those who want to come…
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sat-27-mon-29-may-2023-bank-holiday-weekend-camping-expedition
LOCATION:Powys
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230522T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230424T091450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T091452Z
UID:3572-1684780200-1684789200@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 22 May 2023 Summer Training
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 17 Apr 2023 Summer Training. \n\n\n\nPlease e-mail us if you’d like to attend this individual session.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-22-may-2023-summer-training
LOCATION:Brecon Promenade\, Fenni-Fach Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230515T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230424T091345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T091346Z
UID:3561-1684175400-1684184400@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 15 May 2023 Summer Training
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 17 Apr 2023 Summer Training. \n\n\n\nPlease e-mail us if you’d like to attend this individual session.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-15-may-2023-summer-training
LOCATION:Brecon Promenade\, Fenni-Fach Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230514T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230514T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230413T091942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T091045Z
UID:3521-1684022400-1684108799@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sun 14 May 2023 Canal Trip
DESCRIPTION:Particularly recommended for those of our paddlers working towards the Explore Award\, this will be suitable for all our paddlers\, from beginner to expert\, who’d like to explore a section of the beautiful Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal (and who can paddle a few miles in a straight[ish] line!). \n\n\n\nLikely to be 10am to 3pm\, bring packed lunch. \n\n\n\nFull details to follow\, but if you’re interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers may be limited\, so please book early!).
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-14-may-2023-canal-trip
LOCATION:Powys
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230508T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230424T090936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T091229Z
UID:3558-1683570600-1683579600@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 8 May 2023 Summer Training
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 17 Apr 2023 Summer Training. \n\n\n\nPlease e-mail us if you’d like to attend this individual session.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-8-may-2023-summer-training
LOCATION:Brecon Promenade\, Fenni-Fach Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230424T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230424T090804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T091242Z
UID:3553-1682361000-1682370000@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 24 Apr 2023 Summer Training
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 17 Apr 2023 Summer Training. \n\n\n\nPlease e-mail us if you’d like to attend this individual session.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-24-apr-2023-summer-training
LOCATION:Brecon Promenade\, Fenni-Fach Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20230413T090646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T091522Z
UID:3508-1681756200-1681765200@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 17 Apr 2023 Summer Training
DESCRIPTION:This will be the first of our weekly summer training sessions\, which will continue throughout the spring and summer terms. \n\n\n\nOur first ‘block’ of training will be for 6 sessions (interrupted by two bank holidays!): \n\n\n\n\nMon 17 April\n\n\n\nMon 24 April\n\n\n\nNO SESSION on Mon 1 May (Steve is away over the Bank Holiday weekend)\n\n\n\nMon 8 May – we will run a session on the coronation Bank Holiday\n\n\n\nOPTION: Sun 14 May Canal Trip\, recommended for all participants working towards the Explore Award\n\n\n\nMon 15 May (focusing on rescues\, including the Paddle Safer Course)\n\n\n\nMon 22 May\n\n\n\nNO SESSION on Mon 29 May (we have an expedition over the Bank Holiday weekend)\n\n\n\nOPTION: Sat 27-Mon 29 May 2023 Bank Holiday Weekend Camping Expedition\, come for one or more days to hone your skills\n\n\n\nMon 5 Jun (recap and skills assessment)\n\n\n\n\nWe can now confirm that we’ll have the following groups for this block of 6 sessions. We do have space for a few more – so please Buy Tickets or RSVP below (or e-mail us) if you’d like to attend the whole block or just this individual session. \n\n\n\n\nAdult Kayak Beginners Course\, working towards the British Canoeing Paddle Discover\, Paddle Safer and Paddle Explore Awards (with the option including some ‘transferable’ canoe and/or SUP skills) – led by Steve\, assisted by other coaches as available:\n\nDani (from 24th)\, Jack\, Lily (from 24th)\, Stuart\n\n\n\n\n\nAdult Kayak Developers Course\, working towards the British Canoeing Paddle Explore Award (with the option of including some ‘transferable’ canoe / SUP skills) – led by Dave:\n\nHuw (not 15th)\, Katie (from 24th)\, Lee\, Mel (from 8th)\n\n\n\n\n\nYouth Developers Course\, working broadly towards the British Canoeing Paddle Discover and Paddle Explore Awards in kayak\, canoe and SUP – led by Olly and Sam C (when available) or joining with one or more adult groups:\n\nFleur\, Lauren\, Sam Ho [plus Edith\, Natalie]\n\n\n\n\n\nPolo Skills / Fitness Training – led by Jess (except 8 May): NB we’re intending to use polo or slalom boats predominantly for these sessions\, so that everyone can keep up at a similar pace – so if you’d prefer to use your own plastic boat you might need to be prepared to work just that bit harder than everyone else!!\n\nSuspended pending further interest  – paddlers currently appended to youth / casual groups\n\n\n\n\n\nCasual Paddling\, self-led or tagging-along with another group\n\nMike B\, Pete J [plus Chris D\, Sam Ha from 24th]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\nBrecon Promenade – meet by the Club’s store adjacent to the toilet block in the ‘upper’ car park (https://what3words.com/tigers.loitering.bandage) – NOT in the car park next to the river / boathouse (although some of us might end up operating from there). \n\n\n\nTimes\n\n\n\nMeet at 6.30pm\, ready in your paddling clothes. We want to have everyone kitted-up and getting on the water by 7pm\, so late arrival has quite a disruptive effect! \n\n\n\nWe’ll aim to be getting off the water around 8.30pm\, before it gets dark. \n\n\n\nParents or other adults must be available at the start and end of the session to help under-18s with kit and to carry boats; and throughout the session in case they need to get off the water early. \n\n\n\nFacilities\n\n\n\nThere are no indoor changing facilities on site\, so it’s a case of changing in the car park. Toilets may be open but only until 7pm – they cost 20p to get in. \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\nCourses: £36.\n\n\n\nPolo / Fitness Training\, Casual Paddling\n\nusing Club boat: £8 per session or £36 for 6 sessions booked in advance (no refunds for missed dates).\n\n\n\nusing own boat: £3 per session.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll usually collect fees by Direct Debit through our membership system\, unless you make other arrangements with us (no cash!).\n\n\n\nAll existing Club members must also have up-to-date membership of both the Club and Canoe Wales – we’ll send separate reminders for those of you who need these! Any new members will need to join formally after their first three sessions.\n\n\n\n\nEquipment and Clothing\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll provide boats\, paddles\, buoyancy aids\, helmets and spray-decks for those who need them – but if you have your own\, please bring them along\n\n\n\nAlthough deliberate immersion isn’t always part of the plan (and even when it is\, it’s usually towards the end of the session) there’s always a chance of accidental capsize\, so kit should take account of this (and the general weather conditions).\n\n\n\nAt the very least\, wear clothing layers of the type you might wear to go walking – ideally synthetic materials that stay warm and don’t get too heavy when wet. Most people wear swimwear underneath. And a waterproof jacket (to keep off the rain and wind\, rather than keep you dry if you capsize!) – we do have a limited number of canoeing cagoules\, but not enough of the right sizes for everyone.\n\n\n\nFootwear that you don’t mind getting wet\, not too large (chunky trainers don’t fit well in kayaks; neoprene wet-shoes are ideal; sandals or crocs no good as they fall off!).\n\n\n\nIf you want to be assured of staying warmer if you fall in\, a wetsuit is the next step. Ones made specifically for paddling are called Long Johns (or Long Janes) and don’t have sleeves\, for maximum mobility (worn with e.g. rash vest beneath and/or fleece above). But a standard surfing-type ‘full’ wetsuit is also fine as a starter. Again\, we do have a very limited number of wetsuits\, which you’re welcome to check-out on the first evening in case we have one that fits you…\n\n\n\nDon’t forget a towel and complete change of clothes for the end of the session\, in case you do fall in!!\n\n\n\nWe’ll be sure to talk about kit on the first couple of sessions so you can get an idea of what’s out there before you commit to spending £££\, but if you do want some ideas…\n\n\n\nGood local(ish) stores to look at are Up and Under and Canoe and Kayak Store – both will offer discounts for club members on request…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are still trialling our new online booking process with this block of sessions\, giving you currently 3 options for booking: \n\n\n\n\nif you have one of our new website-based membership accounts (which you’ll have received a separate e-mail about)\, you can now ‘buy tickets’ direct via PayPal using the ‘tickets’ section below (you’ll be asked to login to your account – please try this out and let us know if you have any problems;\n\n\n\nor you can still use the ‘RSVP’ section below to ‘express interest’ in attending individual sessions or the whole block;\n\n\n\nor you can drop us an e-mail at mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to let us know you’d like to come along to one or more sessions (or if you have any questions!).\n\n\n\n\nNB our plan is to gradually extend and improve the direct online process once we know whether it works!
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-17-apr-2023-summer-training
LOCATION:Brecon Promenade\, Fenni-Fach Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Mon 27 Mar 2023 Pool Session (General Training)
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 20 Mar 2023 Pool Session (General Training). \n\n\n\ne-mail the organiser if you are not already block-booked but wish to book for this individual session.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-27-mar-2023-pool-session-general-training
LOCATION:Brecon Leisure Centre\, Cerrigcochion Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9SR\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230326T235959
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UID:3190-1679788800-1679875199@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sun 26 Mar 2023 White Water River Trip
DESCRIPTION:One of our ‘easier’ white water trips aimed at new and developing white water paddlers (but also open to those with more experience) – ask if you’re not sure. \n\n\n\nThe intention for this one is to paddle the River Barle (in Somerset)\, though this will depend on numbers willing to drive that far\, as well as river levels (the fallback might be something local)… \n\n\n\n…so if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers are strictly limited\, so please book early!).
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-26-mar-2023-white-water-river-trip
LOCATION:Powys
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T235959
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UID:3219-1679702400-1679788799@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sat 25 Mar 2023 Southwest Regional League Polo Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Indoor tournament for our developing polo squad.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sat-25-mar-2023-southwest-regional-league-polo-tournament
LOCATION:Leisure@Cheltenham\, Tommy Taylors Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4RN
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T210000
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UID:3428-1679338800-1679346000@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 20 Mar 2023 Pool Session (General Training)
DESCRIPTION:NB we are moving away from our ‘usual’ alternate weeks of general / polo training to fit with polo tournaments – so ‘general training’ sessions this half-term will just be 20 & 27 Mar. \n\n\n\nTraining will include: \n\n\n\n\nIntroductory kayaking for beginners;\n\n\n\n‘Wet skills’ for developing kayakers – covering capsize confidence\, recovery strokes and rescues; and\n\n\n\nRolling clinics to learn\, improve or practise the art of kayak rolling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are still trialling our new online booking process with this block of sessions\, giving you currently 3 options for booking: \n\n\n\n\nif you have one of our new website-based membership accounts (which you’ll have received a separate e-mail about)\, you can now ‘buy tickets’ direct via PayPal using the ‘tickets’ section below (you’ll be asked to login to your account – please try this out and let us know if you have any problems;\n\n\n\nor you can still use the ‘RSVP’ section below to ‘express interest’ in attending individual sessions or the whole block;\n\n\n\nor you can drop us an e-mail at mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to let us know you’d like to come along to one or more sessions (or if you have any questions!).\n\n\n\n\nNB our plan is to gradually extend and improve the direct online process once we know whether it works! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArrival & Changing \n\n\n\n\nPlease arrive in time to be changed and ready to enter poolside for 7pm.\n\n\n\nPlease wear T-shirts as well as swimwear (for warmth as well as modesty!).\n\n\n\nMake your way straight to the changing rooms – there is no need to check-in at reception.\n\n\n\nPlease wait at the changing room exits before going poolside – we’ll need to be given the ‘all-clear’ that the previous group has left before we enter.\n\n\n\nFeel free to bring your own boats & paddles – as long as they’re clean. Deposit them by the external doors in the car park before the start of the session.\n\n\n\n\nOn Poolside\n\n\n\n\nParents are welcome on poolside to help children carry boats and get kitted-up\, also to help them empty boats if required during the session (we’ll show you how!). You might even be able to help in the water\, if this is something you’d be willing to do – in which case\, come prepared with swimwear!\n\n\n\nNo outdoor shoes on poolside please.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-20-mar-2023-pool-session-general-training
LOCATION:Brecon Leisure Centre\, Cerrigcochion Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9SR\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20221228T143822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T143824Z
UID:3216-1679097600-1679183999@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sat 18 Mar 2023 Southwest Regional League Polo Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Indoor tournament for our developing polo squad.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sat-18-mar-2023-southwest-regional-league-polo-tournament
LOCATION:Leisure@Cheltenham\, Tommy Taylors Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4RN
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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CREATED:20230218T123116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T123118Z
UID:3408-1678734000-1678741200@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 13 Mar 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training)
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 9 Jan 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training) – Brecon Canoe Club. \n\n\n\nFees to be collected by Direct Debit as usual…
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-13-mar-2023-pool-session-polo-training
LOCATION:Brecon Leisure Centre\, Cerrigcochion Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9SR\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230312T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230312T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20221228T143735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230101T205003Z
UID:3181-1678579200-1678665599@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sun 12 Mar 2023 White Water River Trip
DESCRIPTION:One of our ‘harder’ white water trips aimed at paddlers with enough white water experience and skill to handle either grade 3 rapids\, a long trip\, or new-river-exploration (or all 3!) – ask if you’re not sure. \n\n\n\nThe intention for this one is to paddle the River Dart (in Devon)\, though this will depend on numbers willing to drive that far\, as well as river levels (the fallback might be something local like the Rhondda Fach)… \n\n\n\n…so if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers are strictly limited\, so please book early!).
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-12-mar-2023-white-water-river-trip
LOCATION:Powys
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230306T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230306T210000
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CREATED:20230218T122818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T122821Z
UID:3402-1678129200-1678136400@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 6 Mar 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training)
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 9 Jan 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training) – Brecon Canoe Club. \n\n\n\nFees to be collected by Direct Debit as usual…
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-6-mar-2023-pool-session-polo-training
LOCATION:Brecon Leisure Centre\, Cerrigcochion Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9SR\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T235959
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CREATED:20221228T143706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T143709Z
UID:3187-1677283200-1677369599@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sat 25 Feb 2023 White Water River Trip
DESCRIPTION:**NB this one is a Saturday\, rather than our usual Sunday** \n\n\n\nOne of our ‘easier’ white water trips aimed at new and developing white water paddlers (but also open to those with more experience) – ask if you’re not sure. \n\n\n\nThe intention for this one is to paddle one of our less-frequented local grade 2 rivers such as the Irfon\, Ithon or Neath\, though this will depend on who wants to come as well as river levels (the fallback might be the Wye between Builth Wells and Llyswen)… \n\n\n\n…so if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers are strictly limited\, so please book early!).
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sat-25-feb-2023-white-water-river-trip
LOCATION:Powys
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
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UID:3235-1676919600-1676926800@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 20 Feb 2023 Pool Session (General Training)
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 23 Jan 2023 Pool Session (General Training) – Brecon Canoe Club. \n\n\n\ne-mail the organiser if you are not already block-booked but wish to book for this individual session.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-20-feb-2023-pool-session-general-training
LOCATION:Brecon Leisure Centre\, Cerrigcochion Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9SR\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T190000
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UID:3232-1676314800-1676322000@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mon 13 Feb 2023 Pool Session (General Training)
DESCRIPTION:Details as Mon 23 Jan 2023 Pool Session (General Training) – Brecon Canoe Club. \n\n\n\ne-mail the organiser if you are not already block-booked but wish to book for this individual session.
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/mon-13-feb-2023-pool-session-general-training
LOCATION:Brecon Leisure Centre\, Cerrigcochion Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9SR\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230212T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230212T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120209
CREATED:20221228T143357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230101T205232Z
UID:3177-1676160000-1676246399@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sun 12 Feb 2023 White Water River Trip
DESCRIPTION:One of our ‘harder’ white water trips aimed at paddlers with enough white water experience and skill to handle either grade 3 rapids\, a long trip\, or new-river-exploration (or all 3!) – ask if you’re not sure. \n\n\n\nThe intention for this one is to paddle the Upper Wye (above Rhayader)\, though this will depend on numbers and river levels… \n\n\n\n…so if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers are strictly limited\, so please book early!).
URL:https://breconcanoeclub.org.uk/event/sun-12-feb-2023-white-water-river-trip
LOCATION:Powys
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk
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