Posted: June 16th, 2013 | Author: annette | Filed under: General | No Comments »
Weds 19th June, regular club night, 18:30 at Kew Bridge
VHF on the water practise session for sea kayakers – running this to get some regular practise in - the best way of making it less scary in a live environment!
-refresh which channels to use
-warm up ABCDE briefing
-call in and out
-cross a port/the barrier
-make a mayday call
-make an sos call
For sea kayakers wanting to practise VHF in a semi-live environment. Those new to VHF radio calls will not get tuition but some tips etc – bring a pen and paper so you can refer to a script.
Don’t you just love the photo…
Posted: April 23rd, 2013 | Author: graham | Filed under: General | No Comments »
Everyone welcome back on the river! Our Edge evening sessions are starting Wednesday 1 May – 1830-2000hrs at Kew Bridge Arch
Regulars/Recruits with knowledge of paddling on moving water:
Come along and see what Edge has to offer. Every Wednesday there are activities to progress your paddling skills and confidence and is an opportunity to meet local paddlers, train/take qualifications, make friends and plan club trips away – river running, surfing, sea kayaking etc.
Cost – members this is included in your membership – non members £10 per session
Novices:
For those who have had only occasional experience or haven’t been paddling for some years – the following dates as geared specifically for you:
· May 1st
· May 29th
· June 26th
· July 31st
Edge will provide you with all the kayaking kit you need and a coach dedicated to creating the best progression programme for you, so you will quickly feel comfortable and confident on the water. You just need to bring some clothes you don’t mind getting wet – shorts, t shirt, trainers etc
So everyone come along on May 1st and make full use of YOUR club! Details about the club are on our website www.edgepaddling.com. If you have any queries, do get in touch on the email below.
Looking forward to paddling with you very soon
enquiries@edgepaddling.com
Edge Progressive Paddling
Posted: March 20th, 2013 | Author: graham | Filed under: General | No Comments »
If the weather allows a few like minded people from Edge/Blades and CPCC are hoping for a weekend of sea kayaking along the Dorset coast with an overnight camp. Kick off from Dorset Saturday morning with a afternoon finish Sunday allowing time for return to town.
If you are self sufficient or working toward self sufficiency in a sea kayak and want to attend please contact
Paul Barrett (CPCC) - lazenbybarrett@gmail.com
John Logie (Edge ) – johnwlogie@gmail.com
Please remember the weather dictates the agenda on these trips
Posted: March 15th, 2013 | Author: graham | Filed under: General | No Comments »
Edge and CPCC are running a few joint sea trips this year. The first of which is in and around the Poole Harbour area in Dorset on Saturday 25th May 2013. If you have not got your own kit you can hire club kit and you should be able to get down to Poole for 0930 with that kit on the day. The flexible plan is to visit Studland/Brownsea Island or if the weather allows get out to Old Harry Rocks perhaps for a spot of lunch. We hope to use home grown leaders for these trips but if we need external Leader/Coach cover the cost should not be more that £20 per person. You should have passed your 2 star BCU award (or confident capsize ) and have an idea as to what a sea trip in moderate conditions involves.
Numbers are limited and it is pre book only to ensure safety is maintained for all.
If you are interested please contact :
Paul Barrett (CPCC) - lazenbybarrett@gmail.com
Graham Bills (Edge ) – graham.bills@spancoaching.com
