Club Led Activity
Event: Join Malcolm and Sammy at the Hop Farm Campsite for a paddle on the River Medway
Date: Sunday 22nd June
Meet Time: 09:00
On Water Time: 09:45 (no later than)
Meet Address: We will meet the Hop Farm Campsite and join those who have camped over the weekend
W3W: (https://w3w.co/ramp.mammoths.toward)
Responsible Coach: Malcolm Oates
Paddle Plan: The trip will be to paddle down to Sluice Weir and practice moving water skills using the canoe chute. We will also run the chute a few time for those wishing to do so
We might even paddle down to Paddle Cabin for a coffee and then paddle back up to the sluice for one last play and then back to the hop farm.
We will be on the water for a good 2/3 hours so please ensure you are dressed for the weather and can comfortably paddle for that duration.
Craft: All Craft welcome
Skills level Required:
At a minimum you must have paddled the craft you are bringing previously for trips away from the lake, you must be able to self rescue for all activities (this could be swim to bank and empty craft or could be kayak roll or jump back on SUP or in Canoe).
If unsure of skills required please message Sammy Deans
If in doubt, please reach out to the trip organiser.
Organiser: Malcolm Oates
Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructor: Malcolm Oates & Sammy Deans
Important
Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.
By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.
The coach/leader/Instructor is viewed as being responsible for leading the session, managing safety, enforcing rules and making informed decisions in response to changing conditions or emergencies.
Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the coach/leader/instructor, to act responsibly, follow club rules, support each other and the general safety of all participants
It is your responsibility to update the leader of the paddle if you have any new medical issues not on your PCC website profile.
