16Oct 2016 by Michael Quinn

Hurley trip report

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On saturday ten Nomads led by Peter Scott went to the Thames at Hurley to learn and improve moving water skills. It was a great trip, everyone loved it and got on well with the water and each other and there was sun to make it a lovely day out. Thanks Peter for running this trip.
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20Sep 2016 by Michael Quinn

Trips for the end of the year

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After a short break in September there is a full calendar of trips up until the end of  the year with something for all abilities. Thank you to the trip leaders for giving their time to make this possible. For more details see the trips page. Saturday 15th October - River Thames at Hurley with Peter Scott November 5th and 6th - A return to the Dart in Devon with Nick Moore and Nigel Sunday 20th November - River Ivel, Sandy Sunday 18th December - Thames, Abbey Stream and Chertsey Weir, Laleham near Staines  
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21Jun 2016 by Michael Quinn

Symond’s Yat trip report

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High water levels at Symonds Yat last weekend, which meant that the rapids were slightly washed out and the water was a murky brown colour. Thanks to Steve S, Pav, Martin, Peter, Steve G and Ben for coming, with a guest appearance by Beth James. The weather held out and stayed dry. In the morning we introduced Steve G and Ben to moving water and after a few hours we stopped for lunch, as we'd had a few swims. CREAM TEAS all-round. After lunch we pushed Steve G and Ben a little harder. Well done Ben for nailing your first whitewater roll, it worked when you needed it and well done to Steve G for not giving up and getting back in your boat time after time after time. Good…
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18May 2016 by Michael Quinn

St Patrick’s stream trip report

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            On sunday the 15th of May 6 Nomads and a friend enjoyed a beautiful day paddling up the Thames from Wargrave and back down St Patrick's stream. The current was very strong, so the friend decided to enjoy the hospitality of the local boat club while the Nomads fought on past the lock to the lunch stop in a sunny field. Suitably refreshed it was only a little way further to the willow lined entrance to St Patrick's stream which meandered back several miles through fields and luxury housing ghettos to rejoin the Thames. The local fishing club had very kindly put up large signs advising caneoists to 'be careful', 'because they regularly fish the river'. Hopefully they will remember to be careful too,…
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18Apr 2016 by Michael Quinn No Comments

Boulter’s lock trip report

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On sunday seven Nomads and two friends enjoyed a beautiful sunny day on the Thames between Boulter's Lock and Cliveden led by Peter Scott. The river was flowing very fast making the upstream paddle a real workout. We stopped and explored a couple of backwaters on the way up before deciding to call it a day and have lunch opposite Cliveden house. The way back was much faster and we stopped by a raging Boulter's weir to have coffee on the island before finishing.            
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11Apr 2016 by Michael Quinn No Comments
Trip calendar

Trip calendar

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Trips for 2016 Sunday 17th April - Thames, Boulters Lock to Cliveden reach Peter Scott will lead a round trip of 5-6 miles taking about 3 hours (plus lunch stop) on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Thames. Suitable for 1*+ paddlers comfortable with paddling for that long with half of it being upstream. Contact Peter directly if you want to go - his contact details are in the email about this trip and on the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse. Meet: 10am at Boulters Lock car park, SL6 8JN, Lower Cookham Road near Maidenhead. Bring a packed lunch. Sunday 15th May - Thames and St Patrick's stream, Wargrave Matt will lead a round trip of 4-5 miles taking about 3 hours (plus lunch stop) on the Thames…
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26Jan 2016 by Michael Quinn No Comments
Ivel trip report

Ivel trip report

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Seven Nomads including Cathy, Myles and Peter on their first club trip had a great time last sunday paddling the Ivel and playing in the weirs. It was even sunny. Check out Peter's video above. The next trip is 13th/14th February to the Dart with Nick. His contact details were included in the email about this trip and are also on the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse and you should contact him directly if you're interested in going.
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10Jan 2016 by Michael Quinn No Comments
January Mid Wales trip CANCELLED – Ivel trip 24th January instead

January Mid Wales trip CANCELLED – Ivel trip 24th January instead

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23rd/24th January 2016 - Upper/Middle Wye - CANCELLED Due to a last minute drop out, the January trip to Mid Wales had been cancelled and replaced by a one day trip to the Ivel on the Sunday, January 24th. This is a 4 hour easy moving water paddle that nevertheless has a few good fun weirs that can also be portaged. Suitable for 2* or equivalent level paddlers and above. See the email sent out to club members for full details of this trip and please let me know if you will be coming. Trips Officer trips@nomadkayakclub.co.uk
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24Dec 2015 by Michael Quinn No Comments
Get ready for the first trips of 2016

Get ready for the first trips of 2016

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Mid Wales Trip - 23rd/24th January Dart Trip - 13th/14th February Wey Navigation - 20th March The January 23rd/24th Mid Wales trip is now definitely on with 5 people coming so far. Depending on water levels we will be paddling the upper Wye, Rhyader to Builth, the Usk or the middle Wye, Builth to Glasbury, which are all grade 2 and 3. We will probably be staying at the River Cafe Glasbury next to the Wye. Contact Matt at trips@nomadkayakclub.co.uk  if you want to come. The February 13th/14th Dart trip is also on, organised by Nick Moore. This is also a grade 2 and 3 paddle and Nick will be traveling down on the 12th and staying at the Dartbridge Inn. Contact Nick directly if you want to go.. On…
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