27Apr 2025 by Nigel Atkinson No Comments

River Ivel

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On a sunny Sunday afternoon in late April a small group paddled the River Ivel from Sandy to Tempsford in Bedfordshire. Ian Walker led the trip as he has done several times before. It was a small group of 4 this time with Chris, Anton, Rob & Ian. We set off to get to the first sloping weir, this only after 20 mins paddling in the sun, we took the old mill stream river, which a right fork instead of going down the sloping weir. This was pretty paddle with no blockages at this time of year and then ran the old mill race fast at the end back into the main river, Fun! After an hour or so paddling, then it is the big high drop of nearly 2 metres in height. After an off water inspection, 3 of us ran it, with Anton deciding not to tempt his luck and did a high seal launch portage around instead.  After yet…
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13Apr 2025 by Nigel Atkinson No Comments

Tournament Report: Nomad/Tandridge Development – SE Regional Division 2 (2024–25)

News, Polo
Nomad/Tandridge Development participated in the SE Regional Canoe Polo Tournament on April 13, 2025, delivering a series of competitive performances. Over the course of the day, the team played with precision, energy, and discipline despite some close calls after a long break between games but still securing critical wins to solidify their position at the top of the league. They finished the season with 10 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, scoring 82 goals and conceding only 30, finishing with 31 points and earning promotion to Division 1. 🔹 Highlights included: 8–1 vs East End Black 6-1 vs St Albans Raiders 10–1 vs Blackwater 8–2 vs East End Pink Full Results can be found here Their success reflects consistent development and strong team chemistry. Nomad/Tandridge Development now look forward to…
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23Mar 2025 by Nigel Atkinson No Comments

Nomad River Clean-Up Sunday 23/3/2025

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Thanks to the awesome six (Graham, Dan, Anton, Martin, Hannah & Rachael) who joined up with Ian to help collect loads of rubbish up today . We cleaned the Canal up to Tesco's, Upper river Colne Loop down & Hannah & Rachael scoured the Canal & river banks and filled 3 big bags full. The paddlers collected another 5 big bags bin bags full. So 8 bags in total. The plan was to paddle & clean the whole river loop, but this was shortened to just cleaning the top Colne loop for three reasons: We found lot more waste than I expected 😒 Anton had a small incident at the 2nd weir: he played in stopper went in and then did well to roll up, but then went over again…
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09Mar 2025 by Nigel Atkinson 1 Comment

River Dart Weekend 7-9th March

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Seven intrepid Nomads paddled the Dart over the weekend. We met up on Friday evening at the Dartbridge Inn to plan Saturday’s paddling and to wine and dine. We decided to paddle the Loop from New Bridge to Holne Weir and then continue down to Buckfastleigh water permitting. After all these years of paddling and with so many experienced paddlers you would not have thought it so difficult to organise the shuttles, but, with some cars without roof racks, someone’s wife taking a car, some without spare straps, wanting to leave a car half way ((Holne Weir) in case of emergencies or conditions not being conducive to paddling all the way) and a certain amount of taking the Michael the normal fun a games was had deciding who should go…
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28Jan 2025 by Nigel Atkinson No Comments

Nomads Paddle In All Conditions

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Some would say a few brave hearted members continue to paddle throughout the winter months. Others may say some mad member with no concept of the cold venture out in all conditions! Colne Loop paddle (Sun 2/2/2025) having fun around 2nd(Money-Hill) weir: A different rec session on Sunday 14/1/25. About 2/3rds of the lake was covered in ice, but despite this and the sub-zero temperatures a few hardy members had great fun playing at being icebreakers!
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21Sep 2024 by Nigel Atkinson No Comments

Grand Union Canal and Wendover Arm Trip Report:

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Seven of us met up at about 10am on Saturday 21st September at Cow Roast between Berkhamsted and Tring. There had been a yellow weather warning during the week for rain and lightning during the day on Saturday which we had monitored closely. The weather gods must have been shining on us because as we arrived the clouds parted and it remained fair and warm all day with no rain! We were all parked up and ready to paddle by 10:15 and after a short safety briefIng and bit of individual warming up we were on the water at 10:30. The water quality was surprisingly good and the bottom of the canal could be seen. We paddled down the Grand Union Canal towards Tring for about two and a half…
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30Aug 2024 by Nigel Atkinson No Comments

Nomad Polo – The Cut, Shadwell Basin

News, Polo, Polo Reports
Thanks to those who represented Nomads at “The Cut Tournament” at Shadwell Basin. Great for Nomads to be represented at this Div1/2 standard tournament and although no games won Nomad scored in every game and received no cards unlike all the other teams! A great learning experience and with the number of younger players coming through the club we will get stronger in the future! Statistics for tournament The Cut 2024: Matches played (not played): 4 (0) Won / Lost / Draw: 0 / 4 / 0 Goals made: 11 Goals against: 30 Number of received green cards: 0 Number of received yellow cards: 0 Number of received red cards: 0 #TeamPGDGFGAPlayedWonLostDraw1Dragon AB1012221043012The Good, The Bad and The Retired916301443103East End Black70181842114East End Pink3-9192841305Nomad0-1911304040 TimePitchTeam A-Team BResult10:001Dragon AB-Nomad7 - 1Lost11:301Nomad-East End Pink5 - 10Lost14:001East End Black-Nomad5…
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18Aug 2024 by Nigel Atkinson No Comments

Nomad Interclub Polo Event

Event, News, Polo, Uncategorized
Nomads Hosted an in club polo event run and organised by our very own Chilly (Paul Childerhouse). Feed back from the days event was excellent and something we must try and do more of in the future. I’ll chase Chilly for a report! Feed back: Thanks you Nomad for today. Brilliantly run and everyone had a great day including the food (possibly had one too many burgers). What a great day, watching players of all ages and abilities having fun playing together whilst looking after younger players even when they were on the opposite team. A real example of how sportsmanship should be. A few pictures from the day:
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12Jul 2024 by Nigel Atkinson No Comments

River Dee and Tryweryn 12th-14th July

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We arrived about 12:30pm at Mile End Mill (formally JJ’s) on the river Dee for a warm up session on the Friday so we could all get use to moving water before tackling the Tryweryn. Break ins, break outs, ferry glides along with a couple of rolls and a bit of swimming practice were all perfected with Nick’s standard coaching of a loud “paddle, not backwards” being deployed. Waves were surfed and stoppers negotiated and everyone found their sea legs (or river arms!) On Friday evening we had dinner in the White Lion pub and planned the next day's paddle on the river Tryweryn. It was decided to meet at the Welsh National White Water Centre in Café Wave car park to sign in followed by an inspection of the…
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02Jul 2024 by Nigel Atkinson No Comments

Matlock Weekend 29-30 June

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This was a great weekend run in conjunction with ICC (Ipswich Canoe Club). Although the weather wasn’t hot it remained dry and little wind and the River Derwent provided a great location for those new to moving/white water or for those who just wanting to improve their moving water skills and have a great time. We arrived on Friday and met up with ICC at Barn Farm Campsite (DE4 2BL) to arrange times and places for the weekend’s paddles. In total there were 16 paddlers of all abilities. Sat meet at 10:00 & on water for 10:30am, (6-7 Km trip)Ingress: Near Darley Bridge, Station Rd, Matlock DE4 2EQEgress: Tor Mill House, 204 Dale Rd, Matlock Bath, Matlock DE4 3PT Sun (short paddle, on water 1000am)Ingress: 146 Dale Rd, Matlock Bath, Matlock DE4 3PSEngress: Tor…
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