WHAT'S ON

AUTUMN/WINTER 2008 PROGRAM;

Winter Trips

The Club regularly runs day trips on rivers and estuaries both locally and further afield, these are held on a Sunday. To come on a club trip you must hold a valid one star certificate and be able to wear a spray deck. Certain Club Trips are only open to more advanced 2 Star and above paddlers due to their more challenging nature. You should notify the coach that you plan to attend 2 DAYS before the trip commences. It is always advisable to ring the coach leading the trip the night before after 1800 hours to ensure that the trip is going ahead and to ensure that any relevant arrangements or changes. 

Sunday 21st September 2008             1 Star        River Waveney            Dave Cassell       01508 498433.                   

Sunday 5th October 2008                 2 Star       Martham - Hickling Broad  Paul Jary   01493 854340.             

Sunday 19th October 2008               1 Star       Beccles - Geldeston     K. Poulson    01502 678202  

Sunday 16th November 2008           2 Star        Estuary Paddle Location TBA    D. Cassell     01508 498433

Sunday 30th November 2008           1 Star        Ranworth - Thurne     Paul Jary           01493 854340

Items and clothing to bring with you; Include a Hot Drink, Packed Lunch and Snacks, a Warm Hat, Several Layers of Warm Clothing (Not Denim) - Fleece Materials are ideal, 2x Changes of Clothes and towels (for in the boat and off the water), and a Cagoule. 

Pool/Polo Sessions

Pool Sessions are an opportunity for club members in the winter months to practice and maintain various paddling skills in the warmth of the swimming pool. These are held at the Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston, Norfolk with qualified instructors present to provide help and advice. These are highly recommended for those who wish to take 2 and 3 star awards next year.

This year we are extending certain pool sessions by an hour, to include a game of Polo. You do not need to be able to hand-roll and this is open to all members of the club if they wish to come along and have some fun.  Click here for a map and directions to the Pool.

Pool Sessions ONLY; 5.30PM - 6.30PM.

Sunday 28th September 2008        Sunday 12th October 2008        Sunday 23rd November 2008

Pool and Polo Sessions; 5.30PM - 7.30PM.

Sunday 26th October 2008            Sunday 9th Novermber 2008            Sunday 7th December 2008           

Participants should turn up in T-Shirt and bathing costume and use the provided helmets and buoyancy aids. Unfortunately personal boats cannot be used due to concerns of dirty boats being used in clean pool water, so therefore pool boats which have already been provided must be used. Polo Helmets will also be provided.

Annual General Meeting; This will be held at the Clubhouse, Upstairs on Saturday 18th October 2008, doors will open at 7.00pm and the meeting will start at 7.00pm. It will include opportunities for members to hold the committee to account, put your points across as to how you think the club should be ran, and elect and re-elect officers of the committee. 

Enrolment;                                                                                                                To enrol on a course or participate in any club activities firstly you must be a member of the Waveney Valley Canoe Club, membership forms are downloadable here.