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• Monday Nights @ Conningbrook lake

  • When
    12 Jun 2023
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Conningbrook lake

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  Monday night at Conningbrook lake

  A chance to try new boats, practice your skills or just catch up with fellow paddlers.

  PCC Committee

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  The road, access, point to Conningbrook remains unchanged, as to last year, with the same parking arrangements.

  (Junction point here https://w3w.co/mirror.logic.class). *

  As parking is limited by the lake, we ask where possible, that you drop off boats/kit, and park in the newly laid access road. There are limited spaces, if we park sensibly, we will be able to accommodate everyone.

  (Container location is here https://w3w.co/closes.fence.panel)*

  PLEASE NOTE.

  There are NO official changing facilities onsite. You will either have to get changed by your car or under the shelter by the lake. This is not ideal, we know, but this is what we have to work with. Please consider other facility users (Families / Walkers) when getting changed. 

  The sessions will be around 1-2 hours so don't forget a drink and snack if needed

  These sessions are suitable for all members who can paddle in a straight line for 50m and perform a self-rescue**.

  Please bring your own equipment if you have it, however we have access to our store boats so equipment can be borrowed; including SUPS (stand-up paddle boards), Canoes and Kayaks.

  (You will be expected to assist with the unloading and loading of the container for any equipment used)

  * We are now using WHAT3WORD when giving out meet up locations; it provides a more precis location for more remote sites that we use. If you do not already have it on your phone, we strongly advise downloading the app, its free so no reason not to have it. It is also used by emergency services throughout the southeast and can be given as a location reference when needing their services. (https://what3words.com/)

  ** A self-rescue is generally an eskimo roll/rescue or swimming to the bank with your boat and paddle, retrieving it from the water and getting back in unassisted. This can be taught in the skills session.

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• Sea Kayak Training

  • When
    14 Jun 2023
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Sunny Sands Folkestone, to be confirmed when weather conditions are known
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Location - Sunny Sands, Folkestone

  Time - 18:00-20:00

  We will meet close to the concrete slipway, next to Rock Salt Restaurant.  We would like to be on the water for 6pm, so please allow plenty of time to unload your boat and get kitted up.  We will contact you via Slack or directly if the weather/conditions mean that we need to either relocate or cancel.

  If you need a boat, you will need to contact the Quartermaster to book and arrange a time with Claire to collect the equipment from the container.  Unfortunately, we are not able to transport boats for you.

  There is a high probability that you will be in the water, so please make sure you dress appropriately. 

  Looking forward to seeing you,

  Sammy

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• Monday Nights @ Conningbrook lake

  • When
    19 Jun 2023
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Conningbrook lake

  Register

  Monday night at Conningbrook lake

  A chance to try new boats, practice your skills or just catch up with fellow paddlers.

  PCC Committee

  -----------------------

  The road, access, point to Conningbrook remains unchanged, as to last year, with the same parking arrangements.

  (Junction point here https://w3w.co/mirror.logic.class). *

  As parking is limited by the lake, we ask where possible, that you drop off boats/kit, and park in the newly laid access road. There are limited spaces, if we park sensibly, we will be able to accommodate everyone.

  (Container location is here https://w3w.co/closes.fence.panel)*

  PLEASE NOTE.

  There are NO official changing facilities onsite. You will either have to get changed by your car or under the shelter by the lake. This is not ideal, we know, but this is what we have to work with. Please consider other facility users (Families / Walkers) when getting changed. 

  The sessions will be around 1-2 hours so don't forget a drink and snack if needed

  These sessions are suitable for all members who can paddle in a straight line for 50m and perform a self-rescue**.

  Please bring your own equipment if you have it, however we have access to our store boats so equipment can be borrowed; including SUPS (stand-up paddle boards), Canoes and Kayaks.

  (You will be expected to assist with the unloading and loading of the container for any equipment used)

  * We are now using WHAT3WORD when giving out meet up locations; it provides a more precis location for more remote sites that we use. If you do not already have it on your phone, we strongly advise downloading the app, its free so no reason not to have it. It is also used by emergency services throughout the southeast and can be given as a location reference when needing their services. (https://what3words.com/)

  ** A self-rescue is generally an eskimo roll/rescue or swimming to the bank with your boat and paddle, retrieving it from the water and getting back in unassisted. This can be taught in the skills session.

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• Monday Nights @ Conningbrook lake

  • When
    26 Jun 2023
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Conningbrook lake

  Register

  Monday night at Conningbrook lake

  A chance to try new boats, practice your skills or just catch up with fellow paddlers.

  PCC Committee

  -----------------------

  The road, access, point to Conningbrook remains unchanged, as to last year, with the same parking arrangements.

  (Junction point here https://w3w.co/mirror.logic.class). *

  As parking is limited by the lake, we ask where possible, that you drop off boats/kit, and park in the newly laid access road. There are limited spaces, if we park sensibly, we will be able to accommodate everyone.

  (Container location is here https://w3w.co/closes.fence.panel)*

  PLEASE NOTE.

  There are NO official changing facilities onsite. You will either have to get changed by your car or under the shelter by the lake. This is not ideal, we know, but this is what we have to work with. Please consider other facility users (Families / Walkers) when getting changed. 

  The sessions will be around 1-2 hours so don't forget a drink and snack if needed

  These sessions are suitable for all members who can paddle in a straight line for 50m and perform a self-rescue**.

  Please bring your own equipment if you have it, however we have access to our store boats so equipment can be borrowed; including SUPS (stand-up paddle boards), Canoes and Kayaks.

  (You will be expected to assist with the unloading and loading of the container for any equipment used)

  * We are now using WHAT3WORD when giving out meet up locations; it provides a more precis location for more remote sites that we use. If you do not already have it on your phone, we strongly advise downloading the app, its free so no reason not to have it. It is also used by emergency services throughout the southeast and can be given as a location reference when needing their services. (https://what3words.com/)

  ** A self-rescue is generally an eskimo roll/rescue or swimming to the bank with your boat and paddle, retrieving it from the water and getting back in unassisted. This can be taught in the skills session.

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• Coach Development Training

  • When
    26 Jun 2023
  •  
    18:00 - 20:30

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  Coach/leader development session.
  
  These sessions are for current and aspirant coaches and leaders.
  
  For more information please contact William Body.
  
  

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• Camp and Paddle at the Hop Farm

  • Start
    14 Jul 2023
  • End
    16 Jul 2023
  • Location
    Hop Farm

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  Come and join us for a paddle and camp at the Hop Farm. 

  • Arrive Friday evening, land or water based fun and games.
  • Saturday, after breakfast, head out and paddle for up to an hour, play some games, and then paddle back to camp.  Water based fun games and activities at camp.
  • Sunday pack up and run shuttles, paddle for a couple of hours, maximum.

  You will need to book your own pitch at the Hop Farm:

  https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_East/Kent/Tonbridge/the-hop-farm/ 

  
  

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• Coach Development Training

  • When
    31 Jul 2023
  •  
    19:00 - 21:30

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  Coach/leader development session.
  
  These sessions are for current and aspirant coaches and leaders.
  
  For more information please contact William Body.
  
  

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• Pirates take on the Thames (Peer Paddle)

  • When
    12 Aug 2023
  •  
    11:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    Hampton, Thames

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  Start at Hurst Park (free parking), paddle for a couple of hours, have lunch or a drink at the Boaters Inn, paddle back to start. 
  
  There is a lock on route but it has small craft passage next to lock, there are rollers and platform to get it on. 
  
  Suitable for all craft. Not a challenging paddle but nice scenery.

  Please note you will need a river licence as we may be asked to produce these at the Lock.  If you are a member of British Canoeing, please make sure you have your membership number with you.   If not, please let us know as Pirates does have some licences you can use.

  
  Launch at 10:30, back around 15:00
  
  This is the location of the car park: https://w3w.co/being.assume.jukebox
  There is a height barrier, but you can park before, unload and then drive under.

  https://justdrawit.page.link/4JhPVE6Zz9yaH4aq8

  Organiser: Diane Phillips

  On water support: Claire Pitts

  If you you do not have your own kayak then don't forget to book equipment

  Drivers

  As not all club members have a way to transport kayaks to the event if you have space for one or two kayaks on your roof/van then please let us know so we can ensure everyone has a boat to paddle.

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• Coach Development Training

  • When
    28 Aug 2023
  •  
    18:00 - 20:30

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  Coach/leader development session.
  
  These sessions are for current and aspirant coaches and leaders.
  
  For more information please contact William Body.
  
  

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• LASER Weekend at Holme Pierrepoint White Water Course

  • Start
    22 Sep 2023
  • End
    24 Sep 2023
  • Location
    Holme Pierrepont White Water Course, Nottingham, NG12 2LU
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  Join us in Nottingham for two days at the National Water Sports Centre, the birthplace of man-made white water kayaking in the UK.

  For those old enough, this is the reincarnation of the old BC LASER (London and South East Region) paddle weekends that ran until the early 2000's.

  It will be a camping trip, using the campsite close to the centre; there is also a multi-activity centre on the site, so why not make it more family-friendly? Other accommodation is available at your arrangement.

  To gauge interest, please register under one of the following

  • Kayaking
  • Playboating
  • White Water Paddleboarding (TBC)
  • Coaches and Helpers

  This event is aimed at all abilities, where groups are led down the course; they are fun based and you can paddle as much or as little as you wish.

  Watch this space for more information

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• North Wales Weekend - Away Trip

  • Start
    27 Oct 2023
  • End
    29 Oct 2023
  • Location
    North Wales

  SAVE THE DATE

  We will be travelling to North Wales for some fun on 'proper' rivers.

  The aim is to travel up on the Friday afternoon/evening and stay at a bunkhouse. We will paddle on the Saturday and Sunday morning before travelling back on the Sunday afternoon.

  2 nights accommodation will be needed; we'll look at either a Bunkhouse or cheap hotel

  We will aim to buddy people up for travelling to reduce fuel costs (we usually see between 2 and 4 people travelling together).

  You will need some experience of moving water to attend this trip. If you are unsure, please speak to one of the organisers.

  Organiser: Malcolm Oates and Gordon Davies

  Don't forget to book equipment if you need it!

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