Most of our upcoming events are currently in jeopardy due to low numbers – so if you’re interested in any of them (even if not 100% sure right now), please let us know NOW so we can decide which of them to go ahead with. RSVP online for any of the events that show a link, or drop Steve an e-mail for any of them (we’ve included names of those who have expressed interest so far).
Pool sessions in Brecon Leisure Centre Monday 7-9pm starting 3 Sep (dates for 2 types of session still tbc):
- General training, focused on ‘wet skills’ including water confidence rescues and rolling (Finn, Huw, Paul, Rhys)
- Canoe polo training, for existing polo players and anyone who’d like to ‘have go’ at ‘5-a-side-rugby in boats’ (!), aged 11+, able to manoeuvre a kayak, and confident to capsize (Huw, Sam C, Steve R)
Weekend Trips:
- Sun 13 Aug 2023 Moving Water Skills Day: 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 – this one will run, as we have 4 paddlers and 2 coaches confirmed, but space for more (Anne, Ian, Lee & Rhiannon)
- Sun 20 Aug 2023 Club Trip: in place of our previously-scheduled bank holiday weekend, this will – depending on who expresses interest – be either:
- a canal or river trip aimed at our newer paddlers, but open to everyone! (Finn, Rhys); or
- something more exciting (e.g. sea or Cardiff white water) for more experienced paddlers, if there aren’t enough ‘novices’ to justify a gentler trip! (Sam C)
- Sat 9-Sun 10 Sep – White Water Weekend in N Wales, for our experienced paddlers (none)
- Sun 17 Sep or 1 Oct tbc (changed from 24 Sep) – River Trip for all our paddlers (none)
- Sun 8 Oct and every 2nd Sunday until March – ‘Harder’ White Water Trips for our more experienced paddlers (8 Oct: Huw, Sam C)
- Sun 22 Oct and every 4th Sunday until March – ‘Easier’ White Water Trips for developing paddlers (22 Oct: Huw, Sam C)
- ADVANCE WARNING 25 May-2 Jun 2024 – Slovenia White Water (none)
I’m up for the weekly pool sessions (general training) and as long as I’m free (which I should be) I’ll be up for the 4th weekend of the month easier trips
Cool – cheers, Lee.