Touring Events 2008 (open to non-members)

Date(s) Details Contact Details
15/16th March 2008 River Dove Tour Weekend
A unique opportunity topaddle this river which is only open to canoeists for this weekend every year. Grade 0/1 with 3 weirs all of which can be portaged. Paddlers must be competent and self supportive. Ferry will be provided by Burton Canoe Club

Steve Ball,
22 Durham Drive,
Rugeley
Staffs
WS15 1LD

01889 570 258

 

 Entry Fee:
£5 BCU
£6 non-BCU
3rd to 11th May 2008 24th Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium
This is aimed at intermediate and advanced paddlers.And takes place at Sea Kayaking UK Ltd at Holyhead. There will be a great deal on offer for your time at the centre including Day trips, Half day trips, UKCC, Incident management. Accomodation on site includes camping, caravaning and bunkhouse. Also available is boat hire & workshops.

Sea Kayaking UK Ltd,
Newry Beach Road,
Holyhead,
Anglesey
LL65 1YD

01407-762 425
01407-765 550

Course Fee plus Accomodation
(ring after Feb 08 for details)
9/10/11th May 2008

Upper Severn Rally

This is a West Midlands classic event for open canoes single blades only. From Pool Quay, Shrewsbury with camping along the way. Canoes may be hired from Drummond Outdoor.
Contact Roger or Sue

R. Drummond, Drummond Outdoor,
South View,
8 Severn Bank,
Shrewsbury
SA1 2JD

01743-365022 		Entry Fee
11th May 2008

Doggy Paddle

This is our sponsored paddle in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. From Leamington to Stratford along part of the river Avon not normally open to paddlers. This is your only chance to run this section which goes past Warwick Castle and through Charlecote Deer Park. Suitable for all.

Click here for brochure(pdf file)

C. Williams,
144 Leam Terrace,
Leamington Spa,
Warcs
CV31 1DN
 Entry Fee plus sponsorship
17th May 2008 Go Paddling Day !

A special tour for anybody who wants to go paddling in a canoe or kayak. The RDT and several Clubs have joined together to promote this event and all are welcome !

Details here (pdf file)

Details in MS Word file here
Send Bookings to:

D. Bateman,
The Ackers Trust,
Small Heath Highway,
Birmingham
B11 2PY

 £5.00
8th June 2008 Tourability

A special tour for special needs, this is the West Midlands flagship tour for disabled & special needs people. Experienced coaches give up their Sunday to lead groups down the river Severn from Arley to Bewdley, Canoes and Kayaks are available.
D. Bateman,
The Ackers Trust,
Small Heath Highway,
Birmingham
B11 2PY

0121-772-3739

 FREE
4th, 5th & 6th July 2008

Pershore Camp - Amended Details
WYCHAVEN CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB

A truely great weekend is to be had at Pershore, Camping at Pershore Rugby Club, Wyre Piddle, Worcestershire. There is something for all here.

Activities include:
Guided kayak and canoe trips (limited hire available – please let organisers know); Water games; Barbeque and disco (with Harry Potter theme)

 For more details and a booking form contact either:
Tina on 01684 897747
Sandie on 01684 892582 or 07775935517
Caroline on 07909 537760
 Entry Fee plus barbeque fee
13th July 2008 Sutton's Severn Tour

This tour is a sunny (hopefully) summer paddle down the river Severn from Hampton Loade to Bewdley. Suitable for all abilities, lead by experienced paddlers. The ferry will be provided by club members and a stop will be made at Arley for lunch.
Mike Nicholls,
25 Dunbar Grove,
Great Barr,
Birmingham
B43 7PT

0121-360-2136
Entry Fee TBA

Events:
If you are organising an Event open to paddlers from outside your club, you can advertise it here. Next year's events on screen in December/January. Please contact the Regional Secretary.

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