Club Update 07/11/12

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Just a quick reminder that we continue paddling through the winter and here are a few activities we have for you: Symonds Yat Trip 17/18th Nov We have a couple of spaces left if anyone is still interested. Please note most of our coaches will be coming to Symonds Yat so there is no supervised session at the Aquadrome on 18th November Swimming Pool Thursday 15th Nov meet 20.30 Practice your wet exits, support strokes or learn to roll! Let me know if you’re interested in joining us either as a student or a helper. We meet by the pool at about 8.35 and there are plenty of boats and paddles for you to borrow. For more details see www.chiswickcanoeclub.co.uk/ Nomads Christmas Celebration Your chance to socialize with other Nomads…
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Club Update 16/10/12

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Hi Everyone Thanks to all who made it to the Ivel on Sunday and well done to Viv and Benjamin for braving all the drops!  It was a great trip and you can see the photos on the Nomad Facebook page For anyone happy to paddle in the dark we have our session as normal tomorrow – but we do need to be on the water by 6pm. Finally, back by popular demand, we have our last Symonds Yat trip of the season on the 17/18th November suitable for all levels.  Details are attached and for more info see me at the club. See you all soon! Jenny
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Club Update 01/10/12

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As the nights are drawing in I just wanted to remind everyone that we continue paddling through the winter (subject to the depth of ice on the lake!) Wednesday Nights Our recreational sessions are as normal for the next 2 weeks, after that there will be the opportunity to join the polo guys for fitness training on the lake starting at 18:00 each week.  All abilities are catered for. Sundays We continue to meet at 10:00, over the winter we need to enforce the rule that all paddlers aged 10/11/12 are accompanied on the water by a responsible adult.  Any changes to the sessions will be updated on the calendar www.nomadkayakclub.co.uk/calendar Winter Kit Please dress suitably for the conditions, bring extra layers and a cag/windproof top Whitewater Training at Lee Valley…
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Club Update 27/08/12

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Hi Everyone. Just an update on the activities we have over the next few weekends. Sunday 2nd September Rob is taking the usual lake session at 10 am. As many of our experienced paddlers will be at the Tryweryn, we ask that all 10/11 year olds have an adult on the water to supervise. Sunday 9th September We have our normal at 10am followed by a new starter session at 11:30. We have a few spaces left if you have any friends who are interested in joining the club, first come first served. Sunday 16th September Chilly and Del are running a canoe session suitable for all members to learn/practice your canoe skills leading to the BCU 2 Star award. As we need to hire the boats there is a…
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Club Update 19/08/12

Club Update 19/08/12

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Dear All, I hope you enjoyed todays weather – lets hope it lasts a little longer! Due to the Bank Holiday, next Sunday 26th August there is no session at the Aquadrome, however we will be running a day paddle on Monday instead.  The trip will be suitable for anyone who is able to paddle for a couple of hours and if you need a boat then we can do pick up on Wednesday.  Please let me know if you are interested and I will send you the details later this week. Nick is running a trip to the Dee/Tryweryn on 1/2 September, again please let me know if you are interested so I can pass on the details.  We’re looking for cover for the lake session on 2nd Sept, any volunteers? …
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Club Update 16/07/12

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Just a quick update on what we have going on over the next few weeks in addition to our normal Sunday/Wednesday Sessions: 21/22nd July Join us in North Wales for our Dee/Tryweryn trip. We’re meeting at JJs on Saturday at 12 noon to paddle the Dee.  We’re camping at www.tyncornel.co.uk in Bala and paddling the Tryweryn on Sunday. Sunday 4th August Nick is running a trip to the Nene Whitewater Centre, Northampton, NN4 7AA.  We can meet either at the Aquadrome at 12:00 to sort cars and share the cost of travel, or at 14:00 at the Centre.  This trip is suitable for paddlers of 2 star standard or above who are confident on Symonds Yat Rapids, The Coy Carp, the Ivel wiers or anything similar.  More details about the centre can be…
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Club Update 26/06/12

Club Update 26/06/12

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Thanks to everyone who came on our Ivel Trip on Sunday, everyone had a great day and we'll do it again in August so don't worry if you missed out this time.  Meanwhile, over the next few weeks we have plenty going on with something to suit every level of paddling: Sunday 1st July 10:00 Normal Lake Session - Sunday sessions have been very popular and don't forget its first come first served on all kit 14:00 Nene Trip - Nick is running this trip to the Nene Whitewater Centre, Northampton, NN4 7AA.  We can meet either at the Aquadrome at 12:00 to sort cars and share the cost of travel, or at 14:00 at the Centre.  This trip is suitable for paddlers of 2 star standard or above who are confident…
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Club Update 28/5/12

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Summer has officially started!!  Today for the first time this year we had ALL of our plastic boats out on the water.  So if you want a particular boat then make sure you’re early! Just a reminder that there is no session on Sunday 3rd June due to the bank holiday, however we are here on Wednesday 30thMay and 6th June at 17:45 to get on the water at 18:00. And a date for the diary, Sunday 24th June we are planning a trip to the Ivel in Bedfordshire.  This trip is suitable for anyone who is able to paddle for 3 hours and shoot small rapids.  We’ll meet at the put in so please collect your boats on Wed 20th June.  More details nearer the time… See you on the water soon! Jenny
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Club Update 16/5/12

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Thank you to everyone who’s signed up to help at the Rickmansworth Festival this weekend, if you’re able to help out but haven’t heard from me then let me know.  We will have our normal club session at 10am on Sunday too, but ensure you plan some time at the festival afterwards.  Here are a few updates about what we have happening over the summer: Wednesday Nights Our Recreational Wednesday night sessions are starting up again 23rd May at 6pm, everyone is welcome. Dates for the Diary Our future events are now updated on our website http://www.nomadkayakclub.co.uk/calendar. An email with all the details will follow closer to the time. Pool Sessions Thanks to Andy for finding us a pool in Bushey where we can arrange ad-hoc sessions on either Saturday evenings or…
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Club Update 3/5/12

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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 8th 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…
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