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Title: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: RedLeader on March 19, 2010
John Hubbocks from Mobile Team Adventure does turn up and paddle kayak sessions at Shaws Bridge on every Saturday afternoon.
Who fancies a go at it on the first session in March (Sat 27th). It's £15 for a 2 hour session from 4-6pm and you don't need any equipment.

Hopefully DampColin can fill in a few details but this is suitable for all levels of experience so beginners can get a bit of instruction and more experienced people can have a mess.

Definites
J
SuspectMonkey
MikeD
Kat+1
LeeBeard
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: MG1 on March 19, 2010
MG1
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: MikeD on March 19, 2010
I'm in too.
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: suspectmonkey on March 19, 2010
Well I'm firmly in the "beginners" camp!  Dont think I've ever sat in a canoe or kayak :)

You can probably count Kat in for this as well!
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: robo on March 19, 2010
im in to
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: Damp Colin on March 19, 2010
John runs "turn up and try" sessions at Shaws bridge every saturday starting 27th of this March as J said earlier. Anyone can give it a go from the complete novice who's never sat in a kayak or canoe to the more experienced.
The last session is usually the best one to attend as its an adults only session and you'd get the most out of the coaching thats provided, costs £15 for two hours and the session runs from 4.30 too 6.30. Its a great introduction to kayaking/canoeing and value for money.   ;D
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: LeeBeard on March 19, 2010
I have always wanted to try Kayaking, work permitting, Im in
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: RedLeader on March 22, 2010
So possibly 8 - any other takers?
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: MG1 on March 23, 2010
Guys i'll have to miss this. Work again >:( >:( >:(
Will there be another group outing shaws bridge?
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: RedLeader on March 23, 2010
Thats a shame chum. I'm hoping that we can get groups canoeing at Shaws Bridge on a regular basis.

Guys i'll have to miss this. Work again >:( >:( >:(
Will there be another group outing shaws bridge?

Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: MG1 on March 23, 2010
I was really looking forward to it. I'd like to get down to it at least once or twice a month.
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: robo on March 23, 2010
thats a good idea j id like to canoe at shaws bridge with a group on a regular basis as well so im up for that as well
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: RedLeader on March 26, 2010
Any other takers?
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: suspectmonkey on March 26, 2010
Really looking forward to this.  Heres hoping the weather holds out so I dont get wet ;D
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: RedLeader on March 26, 2010
I think kayaking can be a bit moist even in the dryest weather  ::)

Really looking forward to this.  Heres hoping the weather holds out so I dont get wet ;D
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: NeilB on March 26, 2010
I have been out with mobile team at shaws bridge before good tutuion, 1 thing i will say guys is bring a change of clothes because you will def need them esp if the do the diving off the bank thing in the kayak, i got soaked to the skin

would go this weekend also but had to save up brownie points for stag this weekend, liverpool here i come
Title: Re: Kayaking at Shaws Bridge - 27th Mar 10
Post by: RedLeader on March 26, 2010
Okelydokely, I've been on with DampColin about the best attire for tomorrows canoeing since most of us wont be overly equipped. He says wetsuit would be great if you have one knocking about, otherwise "Base layer top with fleece then a light waterproof top, jeans or jogging bottoms would do for the bottom half. It's what you'd feel comfortable, warm and waterproof in that would count."