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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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Abbey Stream trip report

Abbey Stream trip report

News, Trip Reports
Despite the forecast for rain all day, 4 nomads member and a friend braved the elements and set out from Laleham on the Thames this sunday. Paddling upstream to Penton Hook lock against a slow stream the sky slowly cleared and it became quite a decent mild day without a drop of rain. Above the lock we turned into the narrow Abbey Stream and passed the mobile home park into wooded countryside with kingfishers and herons keeping us company. The stream was largely clear of weed with only a couple of fallen trees to limbo and we continued under the M3 to the site of the old Abbey where we had a pleasant lunch on a handy picnic table. Continuing refreshed we passed a couple of farms and country houses…
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Winter trips news

News, Trip
Abbey Stream - Sunday 13th December 2015 A 5 mile circular paddle up the Thames and down a narrow side stream from Laleham near Staines. 3 hours plus lunch stop. There is a full trip description here. Suitable for strong 1* plus paddlers only, as there are a couple of miles against the Thames and there will probably be weeds to battle through in places in the Abbey Stream. Meet: 10am on Sunday 13th at Laleham Ferry Lane second car park (past the campsite; nearest postcode is TW18 1SS). Wear warm clothes appropriate to December paddling and bring a packed lunch and a hot drink. Equipment: Club boats and equipment can be hired for £5 per day paddled and will need to be collected prior to departure by arrangement with…
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Dart Trip Report

Dart Trip Report

News, Trip Reports
Four Nomads led by their President made the long trip to Devon on the 6th of November to paddle the Dart. It was raining on the way down and continued to rain overnight, leaving the river dangerously high on the saturday morning. We somehow managed to contain Ian's enthusiasm to paddle and instead did some safe sightseeing around Totnes. Sunday morning saw the river down (by 1.6 metres!) at a perfect level as we paddled the loop from New Bridge down to the country park taking plenty of time to play in all the features.
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Ivel Trip Report

Ivel Trip Report

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On the cold and misty morning of October 31st Beth led four Nomads on an exciting trip down the river Ivel. The day soon brightened up and we enjoyed the fantastic, golden-brown autumn scenery as well as playing in several entertaining weirs. Probably the highlight of the trip was the 6 foot weir halfway down where Beth showed us an impromptu back flip while still landing upright.
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Trips in June

Trips in June

News, Trip
14 June 2015 - Thames and St. Patrick's stream A gentle 5 mile circular paddle up the Thames from Wargrave, lock portage, riverside picnic and return down a beautiful side stream with Matt. 3-4 hours. Currently it looks like there will be no coach on this trip, so for paddlers capable of looking after themselves on grade 1 moving water. Meet at 10.30am at the lay by by the green on the right after Val Wyatt marine just before entering Wargrave on the road from Henley and bring a picnic. See the trip map on Paddlepoints for St Patrick's Stream and the Hennerton Backwater, except we won't be paddling the Hennerton Backwater. For more information please contact Matt. 20-21 June 2015 - Upper and Lower Tryweryn Trip If you are…
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Summer is here!

Summer is here!

News, Recreational
So a slight change of session times is needed. Summer is finally here and club session times will be changing as follows: Sunday: 10am start Wednesday: 6.30 start Both sessions will last approximately 2 hours Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the start time to ensure that we can start promptly. Any problems please email the recreational officer. Thank you and look forward to seeing you on the water, Beth
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Development Polo – 0900 on Sundays

Development Polo – 0900 on Sundays

Polo
The Youth and Development Polo sessions commence again this Sunday the 24th May at 9am and will run every Sunday at this time until Sunday 19th July. Every sessions will conclude with at least two ten minute games after which participants are welcome to stay on for the general polo session at 10:30 or return to the clubhouse to get changed. The sessions will particularly focus on improving boat confidence, paddling proficiency, strength and ball handling skills later leading towards working as a team to maintain possession and scoring to win. Subject to how players get on, we plan to enter a youth and/or a development team to the London International Polo competition that takes place in South London over the weekend of 24/26 July. Please note that to attend…
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