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30Jun 2017 by Michael Quinn

Symonds Yat Weekend – 9th/10th September

News
 Sign up Matt Greenshields, Peter Scott and others will lead a variety of activities in and around picturesque Symonds Yat the second weekend of September. Symonds Yat is a great place for a gentle introduction to whitewater for all skill levels and equally good if you like flat water trips and beautiful scenery - we'll be doing both! The weekend is suitable for 1* level paddlers and above and can be a great family weekend away with Goodrich Castle and walking in the Forest of Dean both within a mile. If you're coming for both days, please arrange your own accommodation at River Wye Caravan and Camping Park, the Saracen's Head Inn or the many B&Bs in the area (note: Symonds Yat East / Wyedean Campsite is full this weekend). Alternatively…
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12Jun 2017 by Michael Quinn

Lea Trip Report

News, Trip, Trip Reports
On Sunday 13 Nomads, some on their first trip with the club, went to Hertford to paddle the beautiful river Lea loop. Led by Peter and Matt and ably assisted by Anthony and Chris, everybody had an enjoyable and varied paddle taking in an introduction to moving water at the two step weir, a scrape up the crystal clear river bean and lunch on the bank before touring the picturesque town and returning via a very long tunnel. Well done to everyone on their first trip and thanks to Peter for his expert local knowledge. Some video from Anthony to follow shortly ...
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05Jun 2017 by Michael Quinn
British Canoeing Personal Performance Awards & FSRT Courses

British Canoeing Personal Performance Awards & FSRT Courses

Courses, News
The following courses will be running at the club this summer: BC 1 Star – Introductory course consisting of 2 ½ hrs training + attendance at a minimum of 2 recreational sessions (£25 members, £50 non-members) Dates: Saturday 3rd June 10am – 12.30pm – (further dates will be published on the website) BC 2 Star – Fundamental Paddlesport Skills consisting of 1 day kayak training, 1 day canoe training and 1 day river trip including assessment (£50 members £100 non-members) Dates: Kayak training Saturday 17th June, Canoe training Saturday 1st July, River trip/assessment Saturday 29th July FSRT (Foundation Safety & Rescue Training) – Saturday 5th August (£35 members £70 non- members) Course Aims 1) To provide the paddler with the necessary skills which will enable them to ensure the safety…
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23May 2017 by Michael Quinn

Tryweryn Trip Report

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Eight Nomads spent the weekend of 13th-14th May in North Wales, concentrating on paddling the River Tryweryn. We were lucky as the weather was excellent. So Peter Scott, Ian Walker, Ian Williams, Anthony Vecchio, Ben Varnals, Martin Edwards, Richard Hilson and Chris Fabb, with Chris choosing not to paddle due to a neck injury received 2 days earlier. We stayed in the Bala Backpackers Bunkhouse which everyone agreed was good accommodation and was excellent for walking out in the evening to get food and drink. On the Saturday morning some people paddled the high grade rapids of the Top Tryweryn. The highlight was watching Ian Walker surfing a recirculating rapid / stopper. He put his paddle down for support but it slipped between 2 rocks and would not come out.…
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24Apr 2017 by Michael Quinn

Ivel Trip Report

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15 of us had a fantastic day on this river. Well actually Spelthorne Canoe Club asked if they could join us, so there were 7 of them and 8 from Nomads. We had a sunny day and some people got sunburned at the end of the day . We caught the water levels perfectly allowing us to have a lot of fun. We got on the water for 11am and finished at 3:30pm taking in a 1/2 hour lunch break. There will be another trip to the Ivel suitable for confident 1* paddlers on the 12th of November.
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20Mar 2017 by Michael Quinn

Wey Trip Report

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Three Nomads braved 12 miles of flat Surrey water on sunday to enjoy beautiful, leafy stockbroker belt countryside, the industrial architecture of the Wey Navigation and the remains of Brooklands racing circuit. The natives were friendly and when portaging a weir on a farm we were approached by the owners not to tell us to get off their land, but to invite us to go through a field with their horses to use the shingle beach there to launch. Happy days! The was  barely a play wave to be seen (a few kingfishers though) but we were tired and happy at the end.
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22Feb 2017 by Michael Quinn

Dee Trip Report

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This was advertised as an introduction / intermediates white water trip. We had a mixture of abilities which complimented each other well. There were 6 of us with 3 guest appearances. Myself Peter Scott, Anthony Vecchio, Ben Varnals, Ian Williams and John Grout. Guest appearances were ex members, Anthony Sterling, Beth James plus their welsh friend Tom (these 3 helped and added their knowledge experience of this river). Most of us travelled up Friday afternoon and stayed in the Goat Inn near Llangollen. The pub was cosy and confortable but alas had heating problems; there was not any hot water. Showers were refreshing and reinvigorating. For both days of paddling we had gorgeous weather likened to mild summer days, which enhanced the beautiful scenery. Saturday morning was spent around Mile…
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20Jan 2017 by Michael Quinn

Upper Wye Trip Report

News, Trip Reports
On the 14th and 15th of January five Nomads paddled the Upper Wye between Builth Wells and Glasbury and between Newbridge on Wye and Builth Wells, two very good trips. It was Anthony and Bens' introduction to white water, though actually more a baptism of fire with many grade 2-3 rapids and both managed extremely well with their paddling  coming on leaps and bounds over the weekend. Thanks to Peter Scott for his coaching during the weekend and this video and keep an eye out for more video of the most exciting bits yet to come. We stayed at the very comfortable River Cafe in Glasbury, the get out point for the saturday paddle. The scenery was gorgeous throughout with a dusting of snow on the hillsides on saturday to…
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18Dec 2016 by Michael Quinn

Abbey Stream Trip Report

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          Ten Nomads braved fog, weed and pathetically mild temperatures for a Christmas trip up the Thames at Laleham and down the Abbey stream. We stopped half way for an impromtu Christmas dinner enjoyed by all before carrying on to Chertsey weir for some lively moving water practice. By common agreement the prize for the year's best piece of seasonal paddling kit went to Richard Hilson's fluffy snowman 'willy warmer' on the front of his boat.
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13Nov 2016 by Michael Quinn

Ivel Trip Report

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On the 13th of  November Ian Walker led seven nomads to the Ivel in Bedfordshire. They had a great time and some who hadn't been there before enjoyed their first experience of the 'high' weir without looking over first. Well done John, you're braver than most. Thank you to Ian for leading this trip.
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