[LCC-Club] Leeds Canoe Club Weekly Update 13/08/2009

[stephen.henderson at thomsonreuters.com]

Hi All,

First - a bit of housekeeping:   Club kit.  Please make sure that all
boats and kit you use are put away promptly and tidily after evening
river sessions and weekend trips. It is your responsibility - don't
expect whoever is locking up to do it for you! We've had a lot of kit
lost or damaged recently, and replacements are expensive - so take care
of it.  Also if you borrow gear/boats for weekend club trips ensure that
it gets back to the clubhouse ASAP and doesn't sit in your garage for a
few weeks until you next come down. I know it can be difficult getting
to the clubhouse when a key holder is likely to be there -  if necessary
hassle a committee member/key holder to bring the stuff back for you.
The promise of a pint may swing it!

Back to the good stuff:

Sunday 16th August. Beginner's trip. Destination to be decided on day.
Meet at clubhouse at 9.00 a.m. 

If you have not been before, the clubhouse is in the grounds of the
Rugby Academy, next to Morrisson's supermarket. Park in the Rugby
Academy carpark. 

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Ideally you should have a wetsuit, but you can get by with some old
clothes/trainers you don't mind getting wet. A nylon cagoule, running
top or similar is advisable over the top to keep the wind off. And bring
some food and drink you can carry in the boat.

Coming up:

15th August    Social outing to Ripon Races. Meet for breakfast at 10.00
a.m. Coach leaves from Kirkstall at 11.00 a.m. Still some seats left -
let Mick or Eddy know very ASAP if you want to go.

9th - 11th October  Intermediate social and paddling weekend staying at
the well-loved Goat Inn, nr Llangollen.  Places are already going fast
so contact Martin asap if interested. [martin at mntdesign.co.uk]

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River Session - Tuesdays 6:00pm
An informal river session down at the clubhouse at Kirkstall. A great
chance to practice your boat skills. No formal or structured coaching
will take place but many experienced members will be on hand to help any
beginners/intermediates out. On the water for about 6:30pm.

River Session - Thursdays 6:00pm
For those who have just completed their introductory pool sessions and
others, structured coaching is available down at the clubhouse in order
for you to work towards your BCU star awards. On the water for about
6:30pm.

Pool Sessions

Now at Kippax Leisure Centre on Wednesdays 7.45 - 9.00 . Meet in the car
park at ~7.30p.m. (or in the foyer if wet).

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There is no storage for pool boats so we will have to take boats up
there and back to the clubhouse each week. We can get boats onto the
pool side using double fire doors at the end of the pool that open
directly onto the car park. So if you are taking your own boat don't try
and take it through the foyer, leave it on your car until we get
organized. And we want to make a good impression at the new venue so
please ensure all boats are scrupulously clean and securely padded.

Kippax is a bit out of the way, but it has a larger pool and we get a
longer session, so come and give it a try.

Cheers,

 

Steve

 

Steve Henderson, Chairman, Leeds Canoe Club 
 
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