A beginner’s open boat trip to Symonds Yat is planned for the 25-27/06.

It will be led by Hugh and Clarissa, with camping at two locations along the river, at a cost of ~£25. It will be self catered and you would need your own camping equipment. The trip has space for 4 beginners, and would include a day of paddling flat water/G1, with the second day being spent at Symonds Yat rapids.

No previous experience is required, there will be a session on the canal in the weeks before to learn the basic strokes and get used to paddling the beasts!

Please note: we are working under the assumption that Covid-19 restrictions allow this trip to go ahead. The trip may be modified or cancelled should this not be the case.

A beginners day trip to Shepperton (South West London) suitable for all new members who want an introduction to moving water.

When the weather’s right it’s a beautiful spot to practice some paddling, with plenty of opportunities to improve your forward paddling and get used to moving water (or blow off some of that rusty technique). All travel to Shepperton will be down to individuals (it’s a 25 min walk from the station to Shepperton Lock), although we may be able to put on limited car sharing provided conditions allow.

Please note: we are working under the assumption that Covid-19 restrictions allow this trip to go ahead. The trip may be modified or cancelled should this not be the case.

The theme of the day is to have some fun on the water with some piratey games and a not so serious race around Ray Island (about a mile). A late lunch follows the race.

All this will happen on Saturday 21st August in the waters surrounding Mersea Island. Mersea is in the Blackwater estuary on the Essex coast about 60 miles from London and where we now call home. Ray Island is a small island near Mersea Island which is where we will race around and have lunch. 

There are limited places available at £10 to cover the cost of lunch and piratey prizes. Lunch will mainly be tasty salads with a limited offering for carnivores. 

You will need to provide your own transport and kit.