Nomad Kayak Club

Hi Everyone

Well done to everyone who turned up on Sunday despite the awful weather!  And for those of you who stayed in bed, I can’t really blame you!

Bank Holiday Paddling

For everyone going to Croyde – I hope there is some great surf!  And for everyone else there is no recreational session this weekend due to the Bank Holiday.

The Sharks Marafun Summer Series

The next race in the Sharks Marafun Summer Series at Harefield, takes place on Tuesday 8^th May starting at 7pm. There are three distances to choose from; for the beginners: 1.5 miles (no portages), intermediate 3.5miles (two portages), and for the more experienced paddler: 6.4miles (5 portages) – all distances start and finish at the Coy Carp pub, and only just costs £2 per person.  If you need to borrow a boat (free of charge) then please let me know so I can try to find someone to open up the containers. For more information please visit: www.thesharks.org.uk/Marafun

One Star Course

If you are interested in some more formal coaching, we are running this coaching course over two Sundays: 17^th and 24^thJune.  The One Star award demonstrates that an individual has basic boat control and foundation skills.  More information about the syllabus etc can be found through

http://www.bcu.org.uk/tests-and-awards/personal-performance-awards/paddlesport-start-i-1-to-3-star/

The cost of the course is £25 for members, places are limited so first come first served.  Please let me know if you are interested or have any questions.

White Water Safety and Rescue

The WWS&R training course is designed for all paddlers operating in a moderate to advanced white water environment in either kayak or canoe. The objective is to provide the underpinning knowledge and teach simple and safe practical skills that can be applied appropriately. By it’s nature the course is very ‘hands on’ and should not usually contain much classroom work.  Participants must be confident in their ability to paddle on grade 2 water and a minimum of 16 years of age.

The course and be ran in a variety of locations in the UK and takes place over a weekend.  Please let me know if you’re interested so we can look into arranging dates etc.  The cost is usually around £140per person, but if we can get enough participants then the price comes down as low as £80 per person.

And finally…

Ricky Canal Festival 19^th and 20^th May

As in previous years we’ll be promoting the club and running come try it sessions over both days.  If you’re able to help out then let me know.

Have a great bank holiday weekend and hope to see you in a couple of weeks!

Jenny

Training Officer

www.nomadkayakclub.co.uk

Hi Nomads!

What a busy day on the water today with canoe training, recreational session, polo and beginners polo training!  I hope everyone found something they enjoyed.

Here is a reminder of what we have going on over the next few weeks:

Maintenance Day

Will take place on Saturday 21^st April 10:00 – 14:00 to prepare the equipment and club for our busy summer months.  Please do your best to turn up for all/part of the day as there is lots to be done.

Beginners Polo

The final 2 sessions are on 29^th April and 13^th May.  I joined today’s session which was great fun and the chance to have a go at “real” polo without the pros (obviously the coaches are pros!)

Croyde Surfing Weekend

Nick is running this trip over the bank holiday Friday 4th – Monday 7th May with surfing 2 hours before high tide.

Nick is staying at Ruda Caravan Park  http://www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk/devon-holidays/ruda/ruda-holiday-park.htm?e=1199&gclid=COPiqeiLq68CFcEPfAodDmxIag

Please let me know if you are interested in joining the trip and I will pass your details to Nick.

New Starter Session

Do your friends say they wish they could kayak too?  Well invite them to our next new starter session on 29^th April where they will have the chance to see if they like it.  And if they become members then you will receive a £5 gift voucher which can be redeemed on food from our BBQ (as soon as the weather warms up we’ll get the BBQ back out J )  For more details please speak to myself or Pally membership@nomadkayakclub.co.uk.

Surf Training in Bude

Simon Hammond, former World Surf Kayaking Champion has offered to do a weekend of surf training consisting of 2 training sessions on Saturday and Sunday morning with the chance to practice in the afternoon.  The cost is from £35 depending on numbers and he can do 7/8th July or August weekends.  Please let me know if you are interested and your preferred dates so we can try to set up this trip.

And finally for a 10% discount at Café in the Park just quote ‘Nomads’.

Jenny