<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:times new roman,new york,times,serif;font-size:12pt"><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Tahoma" size="2">----- Forwarded Message ----<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">From:</span></b> Nature Travels <newsletter@naturetravels.co.uk><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> rpgatehouse@yahoo.com<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Fri, October 23, 2009 2:42:16 PM<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Leeds Canoe Club - Sweden Canoe Marathon 2010<br></font><br>
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<p style="line-height: normal;">Dear Richard</p>
<p style="line-height: normal;">I understand that you are one of the contact
persons for Leeds Canoe Club.</p>
<p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="" lang="SV">I am
writing to let you know that the 2010 Dalsland Canoe Marathon in West Sweden
will be held on 14th August. I do hope the event will be of interest to your
members.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="" lang="SV">Nature Travels, the UK specialist for outdoor experiences in
Sweden, is pleased to announce that we are the sole UK agent for
the Dalsland Canoe Marathon. We offer registration and booking for the
event, kayak and canoe hire for race day, a choice of accommodation in the area
and additional activities before and/or after the competition.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">The Dalsland Canoe Marathon is Sweden’s largest canoe and kayak event.
The course runs 55km through the stunning lake and river landscape of Dalsland
in West Sweden, easily accessible from Gothenburg. The marathon is a challenging
but fun event ideal for individuals, couples, small private groups or canoe and
kayak clubs. Spectators are also very welcome.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">Almost 1000 paddlers participated in the marathon in 2009, including a
number from UK canoe and kayak clubs, and international interest is
growing each year. The event is open to committed paddlers and enthusiastic
amateurs alike, with competitors entering in one of the following
classes:</span></p>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; color: black;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">K1 elite</span>
</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; color: black;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">K1 single kayak</span>
</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; color: black;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">K2 double kayak</span>
</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; color: black;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">Canadian Canoe</span>
</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; color: black;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">There is also a range of Junior classes. The Junior course covers
20.7km and is open to competitors aged 12-18.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV"> </span></li></ul>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">I have also attached a poster in PDF format with information for the
event, which you may wish to forward to the appropriate persons or display on
your club noticeboard.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">For more information, please see <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.canoemarathon.co.uk">www.canoemarathon.co.uk</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">Nature Travels also offers a wide range of canoeing and kayaking
experiences in Sweden, all featuring wild camping:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">Self-guided canoeing, from family-friendly tours to extended
wilderness routes</span></div>
</li><li>
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">Self-guided and guided sea kayaking in the east and west coast
archipelagoes</span></div></li></ul>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">For details, please see <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.naturetravels.co.uk/category-water.htm">www.naturetravels.co.uk/category-water.htm</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-GB"></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="SV">If you have any questions or would like further information on the
Dalsland Canoe Marathon or our range of canoeing and sea kayaking experiences in
Sweden, please don't hesitate to contact me on 01929 463774 or email <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:admin@naturetravels.co.uk" target="_blank" href="mailto:admin@naturetravels.co.uk">admin@naturetravels.co.uk</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-GB"></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-GB">We look
forward to assisting the members of Leeds Canoe Club with their travel
plans.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: normal;">Best regards</p>
<p style="line-height: normal;">Bob Carter</p>
<p style="line-height: normal;">Nature Travels Ltd</p>
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