Conningbrook Lake Session
This will be a Club Open day, all are welcome as long as they have registered in advance via website. Non members are welcome too via registration only and we can lend some kit if indicated on registration form.
We will have a number of coaches around to provide some tips and lead a paddle round the lake. You are welcome to bring picnics, chairs and table to create a base for your family/friends. We just ask that all rubbish is taken home with you.
Meet Address: Containers at Conningbrook Lake
Members Club Equipment Use: Equipment is available to borrow for the lake sessions, it is your responsibility to put it away where you found it at the end of the session. This includes emptying the boat, hanging the BA and helmet and putting the paddle back in the rack. Please ask the coach/leader/helper/committee member on duty for the session and they will assist you in finding the right craft.
Skills level Required:
If you are taking part in a coached session, then the coach will note this in the ticket information.
If you are taking part in a led session, the leader/coach will note this in the ticket information.
If you are unsupervised paddling in a small group (of 3 more) round the lake, 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 you want to know more about pathways or Paddle UK Awards (Paddle Awards, Personal Performance Awards), please ask a coach at the lake session to make it happen.
Organiser: Malcom Oates
Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructors for the Day: Malcom Oates
On the water Support: Dan C, Martin K, Claire P
Coaches will be wearing bibs or matching tees so you can locate them easily.
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
"Unsupervised paddle group" in PCC terms is a group of at least 3 paddlers, they must be of PPA level ability and are responsible for themselves whilst on the water. They are not supervised by a coach/leader directly, but a coach/leader is on the water or on the bank during the session and have given a briefing before launch is allowed. An unsupervised paddle group cannot be made up just of juniors. Refer to welfare policies.
