March trip

CarlS · March trip

There were two reasons why we were as busy as we were last year:

1) we planned to always paddle somewhere on the 2nd weekend of each month

2) beginners had turned into novice paddlers with the confidence to try 'harder' rivers.

So, pencil in the weekend of the 7/8th March for a paddle. The last trip (January) was a great success with a record number of members turning out. I intend to plan a trip but need to have an idea of who can make it and what sort of experience you have. I am happy to paddle on the saturday or sunday so please let me know if you make it.

Carl

GrahamS

Are you still up for a paddle next weekend as well (would make it 2 weekends on the bounce!!)

Steve T

Hi

Can do 7th or 8th. I desperately need to get back in a boat so would be up for pretty much anything.

Steve

Jon W

No can do - away for the weekend.

Phil · March Trip

Hi Carl
Cant make the sat as its FA Cup weekend and im at the match and cant do the Sunday either.
Lisa just told me to let you know shes defo up for it
Cheers
Phil

Mel Stoddart

Sorry, another one I'll have to miss.

Martin Archer

I can make that weekend, either the Saturday or the Sunday.

Steve T

Following discussions last night this will be another novice level trip, probably on the Mersey, exact stretch to be decided nearer the time. The Mersey is a fairly slow and flat river, with the odd weir (which can be portaged) and some very small rapids.

Some information here:
http://resource.brookbankcanoes.c...e_articles/mersey_canoe_trail.pdf
and here:
http://www.manchestercanoeclub.or...0canoe%20trail%20map%20_mar06.pdf

There was at least one preference expressed for Sunday, so I suggest we go with that.

Steve

Steve T

These reports give an idea of the river:
http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=10505
http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/...howthread.php?p=136218#post136218

Steve

GrahamS

I can do either day, but would prefer an early start if we're doing Saturday (match kicks off at 5.15!!).

Cheers

Graham

Martin Archer

Just realised it is my mum and dads ruby wedding anniversary next weekend, so I will be down South and not be able to go paddling

LALA

Hi All

I can do both days. Im defo up for a river again. Just need to know if its goin ahead as i need to get a baby sitter.

Lisa

Steve T

I would guess that this will probably be Sunday, as so far everyone has either said that they can do both days or would prefer Sunday.

We will confirm for definite on Wednesday night.

Steve

BobM

I will be up for this one if it is on Sunday as long as I can sort out childcare.

Steve T

All,

Sunday is forecast to be cold and windy, although the Mersey is between tall banks for large sections so we might escape the wind.

Please ask if you need advice about what to wear. If anyone needs to borrow any club kit (boat, paddle or personal gear) then let us know ASAP.

Steve

LALA

Hi steve

i will need to borrow a helmet and possiably cag. i will only know on thursday to see if i can get one from brookbank as the otherone was a nightmare.

regards
lisa

Steve T

Details for Sunday:

Meet at Sale Water Park at 11:00.

We'll be in the main car park on the waterfront by the centre & Decker's restaurant. The postcode is M33 2LX but that doesn't get you all the way there, you have to follow the road further round and parallel to the motorway to get to the car park.

Once we've met up we'll decide which section of the river to run, then shuttle the boats and cars to the start/finish. This is usually the most tedious and time-consuming part so if we can minimise faff and keep it sharp, the better for everyone. We were discussing last night about possibly going onto the lake after the river trip for a bit of technique practice, depending where we plan to get out of the river. If we do this then there will be a charge of £5 or £6 each, but that does allow us to use the changing rooms.

As usual our planning is dynamic (not in any way indecisive!), so exact plans will be finalised on the day.

People I think are going:

If you're not on the list that's because I wasn't paying attention, so please post here if you're planning to come and I've forgotten you.

See you then
Steve

DaveS

Steve,

Not posted on this thread yet so you haven't missed me but both Harry and myself hope to join you on sunday, Jon would have come along but he is buried under GCSE work, art exam next week.........

Steve T

Great, should be a really good turn out. See you there.

Metcheck reckons 5°C, dry and windy, making it feel like -1° to -3°C in the wind. Winter woollies, I think.

Steve

LALA

Hi Steve

Just to confirm that i will only need to borrow a helmet.

See you all on Sunday. Cant wait.

Lisa

amanda · march trip

i can make it so i guess i'll cu all there tomoz

Steve Oldfield · Tomorrow's paddle

Hi Steve

Just to confirm that me and Emma plan to come along tomorrow. We have all the gear except for helmets.

See you all there

Steve

Steve T

Should be a really good turn-out again.

See you all tomorrow

Steve

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