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Mike · Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 50 Location: Tyldesley

i am in

adski · Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Posts: 1

Sorry to stick my nose in

I paddle with Garstang/Ribble and we take new paddlers to Teeside all the time, we've never been asked about qualifications/star awards at Teeside but when you sign in you are agreeing to abide by their rules.

As for taking new paddlers you have to watch the tide heights:-
1.4M and below Acid Drop is in
1.9M and below Valentines will be in

We usually take newbies on a 1.9M and above. But once a year we spend a weekend there, staying in the cabins (£15 a night) we always book it for the lowest tide, this Summer it was 0.3M and Acid Drop was Huge - there was a crowd of spectators on the bridge, cheering every time someone attempted it.

I'd avoid taking newbies when Acid Drop is big cos they will have a nasty swim and it will definitely put them off. With 1.9M and above they have the excitement of dropping into cruncher and if they do swim, they'll flow into flat calmish water - But just take 'em once and they'll be addicted to it!

Have a great trip
Adski

GrahamS · Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 182 Location: Warrington

Put me down for this one.

Thanks

Phil · Joined: 27 Jan 2009 Posts: 91

Chris me and Lisa are in. cool no rocks

Mel Stoddart · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 207

Won't be able to make this one, but have a fun trip

Bradshaws · Joined: 14 Nov 2008 Posts: 74

Hi Chris,Mat,Mike,Graham + all your gear
I can pick you up from your homes on sunday morning around about 6.30am on 4th Oct
As for
Phil,Lisa they are coming to my house and leaving there car at mine.
please let me know if thats ok

Darren

Mike · Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 50 Location: Tyldesley

Have you got a mini bus or something?

Bradshaws · Joined: 14 Nov 2008 Posts: 74

Hi Mike better then a mini bus a rocket do need a lift
Darren

GrahamS · Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 182 Location: Warrington

Thanks for that Darren - see you Sunday - can't make pool on Wed.

Graham

Bradshaws · Joined: 14 Nov 2008 Posts: 74

Ok Mate see you sunday

CarlS · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject:

Thanks for organising this trip Chris, sorry I can't make it myself. Have fun.
Carl

Chris T · Head Coach Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 39 Location: Leigh

just checked the course and its looking good. Kits packed ready to go.

It's a low tide so it will be pumping at the bottom

yeahaaaaaa

I'll have to calm myself I'm starting to sound like Steve!!

Mike · Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 50 Location: Tyldesley

Chris

Does this mean i will be cartwheeling before i can roll (properly)
??

lol

Chris T · Head Coach Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 39 Location: Leigh

Yep

Thats probrably the best way to learn