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It’s a nice low tide to start with so we’ll head out to sea to Cromwell Island, check out all the works they’re doing there, and then drift back to the Arch.

Brentford Lock, Grand Union Canal. Come down to the canalside – you can’t miss us. For ages 8 – 108, no experience necessary.A nominal donation may apply (eg £2).

If you’re an Edge member or friendly paddler, we’d love you to spare an hour or two volunteering – just get in touch to let us know your availability.

If you’re just looking for a stretch and paddle, come down to Edge’s canalside base to try out kayaking or paddleboarding. All equipment and friendly coaches provided, no RSVP required, just turn up.

We’re running these taster sessions as part of the celebrations for St George’s Day (actually 23rd but Saturday’s a much better day for a party) in conjunction with our partners Isis and Brentford Boating Arch. Fingers crossed for the return of the sunshine.

See you there!

6.30pm, Sunday 15th April,  talk starts at 7.00pm and should last around an hour.

Draft House Westbridge, 74-76 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3AG

Thank you Nick White

When we think of London’s river, the vast thoroughfare of the Thames immediately springs to mind. But this ancient city was built around other rivers too – and traces of these still remain, for those who know where to look.

Author of “London’s Lost Rivers: A Walker’s Guide”, Tom Bolton will guide you beyond the dark apertures that line the Thames at low water and reveal the secret network that spreads across the city, from picturesque Hampstead in the North to the hidden suburbs of South London, and runs beneath some of London’s most iconic and historic sites.

So, if you wish to discover why the Oval is oval; what spirit was made with Fleet water; which buried river was known as the Tigris and which the Nile; which part of south London was the world’s lavender capital; and which rivers flow under the Bank of England and Buckingham Palace – then join us for this special evening.

The talk will be held upstairs at the Draft House Westbridge (just south of Battersea Bridge – details below). The Westbridge does excellent food and an amazing range of beers, if you want to stay for something to eat and drink after.

It promises to be an informative and entertaining evening and also a great opportunity to meet up with paddlers from other clubs. I hope you can join us.

Please reply to rivertalk@alexhester.com if you wish to attend, as there are limited spaces available. A donation of £5 would be greatly appreciated to go towards the speakers meal,drinks and expenses.

RSVP: rivertalk@alexhester.com

£150-£199 per person, depending on numbers

This is your chance to train up so you can lead on the canal or in the pool, earn some extra cash in the summer, or build on your communication skills and confidence dealing with people. Of course becoming a volunteer coach is a great way of sustaining paddling in West London too!

Email us if you have any questions or would like to book your place asap!

The plan is:
7pm meet in Westfield, have our crepes and move on to Queens, where skating is running 8pm – 11pm.

Adult tickets: £ 10.50
plus skate hire for £ 2.00

To register your interest and so we can book you a ticket please email enquiries@edgepaddling.com

We are seeking all Edge members to speak up if they would like to be part of Team Edge. No previous Polo experience is necessary, and we will be running training sessions in the pool throughout March for those who feel they need to get a bit of practise in beforehand.  If you would like to get involed in this event either in the organisation or to be part of the team please email enquiries@edgepaddling.com.

Skittles is the activity of the evning. Come and join inMeet and mingle with paddlers from your own club and from elsewhere. Contact michele.losse@gmail.com for more details, and to let her know if you intend to attend.

Have a read through the basic list.
Look through the course details listed below.
Send in a cheque and a note to say which course you’d like to do – payable
to SHORELINE for the full course fee – to book your place.
Address: 11a Crooklets Beach, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE.

Courses

1. BCU 3 Star Surf Training weekend – £125
2. BCU 3 Star Assessment weekend – £125
3. BCU 4 Star Surf Training weekend – £165
4. BCU 4 Star Surf Assessment – £165
5. BCU Moderate Water Surf Endorsement Course – £165

To be certain that these courses run we do need paddlers to book as early
as possible

Details

Three Star Surf Training

This two day course will cover surf paddling skills, knowledge and theory
as well as rescues and decision making.

Syllabus from
www.bcu.org.uk/tests-and-awards/personal-performance-awards/paddlesport-start-i-1-to-3-star/

It is recommended that you hold the BCU 2 star award but this is not
essential. There is no BCU fee and no need to register with the BCU for
this training course.

You will need to bring all your own equipment. I’d recommend some extra
layers that you can wear over your normal paddling clothing to keep you
warm during any briefings at the waters edge. Please bring a packed lunch
and warm drink and / or money to buy the same from handy Beach Cafes.

We’ll meet you at Crooklets Beach, Bude at 10am on the Saturday. Please
don’t get kitted up straight away as we may move to other locations as
conditions dictate.

The cost of the Course will be £125 payable in advance payable to Shoreline
and posted to the address below.

There are 8 places available on a first come basis, full payment will
confirm your place.

To book please post the following to me:-

A cheques payable to Shoreline for £125
Your Name
Contact Details
The date of the course that you are interested in
An indication of your experience / paddling ability

Three Star Surf Assessment

This two day course will assess surf paddling skills, knowledge and theory
as well as rescues and decision making.

Syllabus from
www.bcu.org.uk/tests-and-awards/personal-performance-awards/paddlesport-start-i-1-to-3-star/

It is recommended that you have attended a 3 Star Surf Training course.
Successful candidates will be required to pay a £10 BCU fee (members) or
£20 BCU fee (non-members) for the BCU administration and issuing of their
award.

You will need to bring all your own equipment. I’d recommend some extra
layers that you can wear over your normal paddling clothing to keep you
warm during any briefings at the waters edge. Please bring a packed lunch
and warm drink and / or money to buy the same from handy Beach Cafes.

We’ll meet you at Crooklets Beach, Bude at 10am on the Saturday. Please
don’t get kitted up straight away as we may move to other locations as
conditions dictate.

The cost of the Course will be £125 payable in advance payable to Shoreline
and posted to the address below.

There are 6 places available on a first come basis, full payment will
confirm your place.

To book please post the following to me:-

A cheques payable to Shoreline for £125
Your Name
Contact Details
The date of the course that you are interested in
An indication of your experience / paddling ability

Four Star Surf Training

This two day course will cover surf paddling skills, knowledge and theory
as well as leadership, rescues and decision making.

Syllabus from
www.canoe-england.org.uk/tests-i-awards/leader-i-guide-i-helm-qualifications/-paddlesport-four-star-leader/

The only Pre-requisite is for you to be able to paddle at the the same
standard as the either the New 3 star surf award or the Old 4 star surf
award. There is no BCU fee and no need to register with the BCU for this
training course.

You will need to bring all your own equipment. I’d recommend some extra
layers that you can wear over your normal paddling clothing to keep you
warm during any briefings at the waters edge. Please bring a packed lunch
and warm drink and / or money to buy the same from handy Beach Cafes.

We’ll meet you at Crooklets Beach, Bude at 10am on the Saturday. Please
don’t get kitted up straight away as we may move to other locations as
conditions dictate.

The cost of the Course will be £155 payable in advance to Shoreline and
posted to the address below.

There are 12 places available on a first come basis, full payment will
confirm your place.

To book please post the following to me:-

A cheques payable to Shoreline for £165
Your Name
Contact Details
The date of the course that you are interested in
An indication of your experience / paddling ability

Four Star Surf Assessment – Pre registration with BCU required

This two day assessment will cover surf paddling skills, knowledge and
theory as well as leadership, rescues and decision making.

Syllabus from
www.canoe-england.org.uk/tests-i-awards/leader-i-guide-i-helm-qualifications/-paddlesport-four-star-leader/

Pre-requisites:-

BCU 3 star surf award (recommended)
4 Star Surf Training
First Aid Award (1 day course)
Prior Experience – 20 sessions, 3 different breaks, 2 different ares,
managing others in the surf
Aged 16 or over but can not be full leaders until over 18

You will need to register with the BCU in advance of this assessment,
please use the link below to find out more about this registration process
and to download the LR registration form, there is a £10 registration fee
for members (£20 for non-members).

www.canoe-england.org.uk/coaching/course-registration/4-and-5-star-leader-registration/

You will need to bring your registration form and proof of all
pre-requisites and all your own equipment. I’d recommend some extra layers
that you can wear over your normal paddling clothing to keep you warm
during any briefings at the waters edge. Please bring a packed lunch and
warm drink and / or money to buy the same from handy Beach Cafes.

We’ll meet you at Crooklets Beach, Bude at 10am on the Saturday. Please
don’t get kitted up straight away as we may move to other locations as
conditions dictate.

The cost of the Course will be £165 payable in advance to Shoreline and
posted to the address below.

There are 8 places available on a first come basis, full payment will
confirm your place.

To book please post the following to me:-

A cheques payable to Shoreline for £165
Your Name
Contact Details
The date of the course that you are interested in
An indication of your experience / paddling ability

Moderate Water Endorsement (Surf ) Training course – Pre registration with
BCU required

This two day training course will cover surf paddling skills, knowledge and
theory as well as leadership, rescues and decision making, but its primary
aim is to work through as many surf specific coaching tools as conditions
allow.

Pre reqs

Pre-register using CR form version 6 (£17.50 fee) apply at least 14 days
before the course start date.
www.canoe-england.org.uk/media/pdf/CR%20Form%20Version%20V6.pdf
BCU UKCC Level 2 certificate in coaching paddlesport
BCU 4 Star Surf Leader Award (new 4 star!)
First aid – 8 hour course
Over 18 years old

Who is the course for?

The course is similar to the old level 3 surf coach award. Whereas the 4
star surf leader allows you to lead small groups in the surf who are not
complete novices, the moderate water endorsement award via this training
course followed by a one day assessment you increase your remit both in
terms of ratio and the inclusion of introducing beginners to surf kayaking.
This course will cover all the skills neccessary to coach safely and
effectively in the surf accross the ability range.

You will need to bring all your own equipment. I’d recommend some extra
layers that you can wear over your normal paddlin

Following the recent news about litter in the Thames and the ongoing discussion about the Thames Tunnel (see link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-16802564) we want to make a difference. Please find attached a poster RRAR.boatrace2 for distribution and to spread the word.

The foreshore at Dukes meadows is covered in plastic litter and we your help to clean up this grot-spot to make it look “spick and span” for the boat race.

All equipment will be provided, please wear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy and which are suitable for the weather conditions.

Please contact judith.ressler@thames21.org.uk if you have any access requirements.