Improvers White Water Kayaking Trip

Aimed at club members with basic moving water experience. The aim of the weekend is to improve your skills on grade 2 (3) water.

We will cover general paddling skills, manoeuvring on grade 2 water, tactics on moving water, safety, rescue skills, planning and much more.

By the end of the weekend, you’ll have better confidence and skills enabling you to have more fun in a safer way when paddling as a group member on grade 2(3) water.

Key Info:

• Arrive: Fri 7^th February, 2020 – in the evening (fish & chip shop in town)
• Paddling: Sat 8^th and Sun 9^th February, 2020
• Cost: £35 - covers 2 nights in a Bunkhouse. Those that have paid £60 will be refunded the difference. Breakfast can be bought in the cafe (£4 to £8).
• Location: Southwest (either Dartmoor or Exmoor) accommodation dependent
• Rivers: Lower Dart, Teign, Barle, Exe and whatever else may be running.
• Transport: Provide own transport. Most people car share. A list will be sent out nearer the time.
• Bunk House: Fox Tor Cafe.

Food:

• Sat/Sun Breakfast – Bunkhouse
• Sat Dinner - Eat out in a pub, bring money,
• Lunches - Bring own packed lunch and hot drink

Equipment:

• Kayak
• Paddle
• Helmet
• BA
• Cag/Dry Suit/Wetsuit

The club has boats and paddles you can borrow if required. Please use the equipment booking form to arrange these. If you need anything else, reply to any of the emails or get in touch via the website and we will try to beg, borrow and steal on your behalf.