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29Apr 2016 by Webmaster

Nomad Newsletter 29/04/16

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Hello Nomads! In an effort to improve communication within the club I aim to collate lots of information about what's going on at Nomads in a nice shiny regular(ish) newsletter. Hopefully everyone will find this useful. All information will of course also be available on the website. As always, I welcome any feedback :) Chris webmaster@nomadkayakclub.co.uk Recreational Sessions Wednesday evening sessions will resume on 4th May, 18:30 on the water, please try and arrive 15 minutes earlier to ensure a prompt start.   Come & Try Sessions The first ‘Come & Try and beginner sessions of the year will start during May. We hope to run these sessions throughout the summer from 09:00-10:00 before regular Recreational & Polo sessions. If you would like to get involved either running or helping…
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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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14Mar 2016 by Webmaster

Notice of AGM 2016

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This year’s AGM will be held on Sunday 10th April 2016 from 1300 at 1st Rickmansworth Scout Group HQ, 32 Ebury Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. All members are invited to attend the AGM and social buffet which will follow our regular Sunday morning paddling sessions at the Aquadrome. Please check your email for further details.
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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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13Dec 2015 by Michael Quinn No Comments
Abbey Stream trip report

Abbey Stream trip report

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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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24Nov 2015 by Michael Quinn No Comments

Winter trips news

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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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