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• Pool Session - Paddle Boards

  • When
    25 Mar 2023
  •  
    15:45 - 17:00
  • Location
    Folkestone Sports Centre
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Pool Session
  

  Pool session have moved to Folkestone Sports Centre

  • Please arrive with plenty of time to find a parking place and get your kit to the pool. 
  • It is advisable to turn up ready to paddle and then use the changing rooms at the end of the session.
  • You must ensure your craft is clean of any mud and dirt prior to arriving, DIRTY Craft = no paddling
  • At the end of the session please remove your craft from the pool before getting changed 

  • The pools changing rooms are available to members throughout the session.  - NOTE: THE CHANGING ROOMS, ALTHOUGH SINGLE SEX ARE OPEN PLAN. ADULTS AND CHILDREN CHANGE TOGETHER, THUS GUARDIANS OF UNDER 18’s SHOULD MANAGE ACCORDINGLY.

  • Equipment for beginners
    

  If you do not have your own equipment and wish to borrow some, please make sure you  book equipment out in advance. You will need to make you own arrangements for it to be transported.

  
  

  Address

  Radnor Park Ave,

  Folkestone

  CT19 5HX
  

  
  

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• AGM - Annual General Meeting

  • When
    28 Mar 2023
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    https://teams.live.com/meet/9498303304181

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  Come and join your fellow Pirates for this years AGM (Annual General Meeting).

  This will be a remote meeting, please visit https://teams.live.com/meet/9498303304181

  The AGM is a celebration of what we have been up to and achieved over the last year and provides all members with an opportunity to help decide on what we get up to over the next year.

  If you have any ideas, skills or a little time to join in or support the club or committee, or some thoughts or suggestions for events or trips you would like to see the club putting on, make sure you come along. If not, come along anyway - it's great to see as many faces as possible!

  Please contact us with anything you would like us to add to the agenda for the meeting.

  Help us transform Pirates Canoe Club into the club you want it to be.

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• Saturday Morning Paddle and Coffee

  • When
    1 Apr 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Conningbrook lake

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  Paddle and Coffee

  Come and join us for a social paddle session by the lake, and why not finish off the session with a hot drink coffee shack by the lake.

  All craft (kayaks, canoes & SUPS) will be available to use; we only ask that you help around the container and slipway.

  The only thing you need to bring is yourself, clothes to get changed in (if you get wet :) ) and something to eat.

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  The road, access, point to Conningbrook remains unchanged, as to last year, with the same parking arrangements.

  (Junction point here https://w3w.co/mirror.logic.class). *

  As parking is limited by the lake, we ask where possible, that you drop off boats/kit, and park in the newly laid access road. There are limited spaces, if we park sensibly, we will be able to accommodate everyone.

  (Container location is here https://w3w.co/closes.fence.panel)*

  PLEASE NOTE.

  There are NO official changing facilities onsite. You will either have to get changed by your car or under the shelter by the lake. This is not ideal, we know, but this is what we have to work with. Please consider other facility users (Families / Walkers) when getting changed. 

  The sessions will be around 1-2 hours so don't forget a drink and snack.

  These sessions are suitable for all members who can paddle in a straight line for 50m and perform a self-rescue**.

  Please bring your own equipment if you have it, however we have access to our store boats so equipment can be borrowed; including SUPS (stand-up paddle boards), kayaks and canoes.

  (You will be expected to assist with the unloading and loading of the container for any equipment used)

  * We are now using WHAT3WORD when giving out meet up locations; it provides a more precis location for more remote sites that we use. If you do not already have it on your phone, we strongly advise downloading the app, its free so no reason not to have it. It is also used by emergency services throughout the southeast and can be given as a location reference when needing their services. (https://what3words.com/)

  ** A self-rescue is generally an eskimo roll/rescue or swimming to the bank with your boat and paddle, retrieving it from the water and getting back in unassisted. This can be taught in the skills session.

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• Introduction to Sea Kayak Training

  • When
    1 Apr 2023
  •  
    09:30 - 12:00
  • Location
    Conningbrook Lakes, Ashford

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  Claire Pitts and Keith White will be running two sessions on the lake to give members the chance to try paddling sea kayaks.

  The idea is to introduce you to sea kayaks and how they manoeuvre on the water before the Sea Kayak training sessions with Andy Tebbs.

  
  

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• Saturday Morning Paddle and Coffee

  • When
    8 Apr 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Conningbrook lake

  Register

  Paddle and Coffee

  Come and join us for a social paddle session by the lake, and why not finish off the session with a hot drink coffee shack by the lake.

  All craft (kayaks, canoes & SUPS) will be available to use; we only ask that you help around the container and slipway.

  The only thing you need to bring is yourself, clothes to get changed in (if you get wet :) ) and something to eat.

  ----------------------
  

  The road, access, point to Conningbrook remains unchanged, as to last year, with the same parking arrangements.

  (Junction point here https://w3w.co/mirror.logic.class). *

  As parking is limited by the lake, we ask where possible, that you drop off boats/kit, and park in the newly laid access road. There are limited spaces, if we park sensibly, we will be able to accommodate everyone.

  (Container location is here https://w3w.co/closes.fence.panel)*

  PLEASE NOTE.

  There are NO official changing facilities onsite. You will either have to get changed by your car or under the shelter by the lake. This is not ideal, we know, but this is what we have to work with. Please consider other facility users (Families / Walkers) when getting changed. 

  The sessions will be around 1-2 hours so don't forget a drink and snack.

  These sessions are suitable for all members who can paddle in a straight line for 50m and perform a self-rescue**.

  Please bring your own equipment if you have it, however we have access to our store boats so equipment can be borrowed; including SUPS (stand-up paddle boards), kayaks and canoes.

  (You will be expected to assist with the unloading and loading of the container for any equipment used)

  * We are now using WHAT3WORD when giving out meet up locations; it provides a more precis location for more remote sites that we use. If you do not already have it on your phone, we strongly advise downloading the app, its free so no reason not to have it. It is also used by emergency services throughout the southeast and can be given as a location reference when needing their services. (https://what3words.com/)

  ** A self-rescue is generally an eskimo roll/rescue or swimming to the bank with your boat and paddle, retrieving it from the water and getting back in unassisted. This can be taught in the skills session.

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• Introduction to Sea Kayak Training

  • When
    8 Apr 2023
  •  
    09:30 - 12:00
  • Location
    Conningbrook Lakes, Ashford

  Register

  
  

  Claire Pitts and Keith White will be running two sessions on the lake to give members the chance to try paddling sea kayaks.

  The idea is to introduce you to sea kayaks and how they manoeuvre on the water before the Sea Kayak training sessions with Andy Tebbs.

  
  

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• Sea Kayak Training

  • When
    12 Apr 2023
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Sunny Sands Folkestone, to be confirmed when weather conditions are known

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  Location - Sunny Sands, Folkestone

  Time - 18:00-20:00

  We will meet close to the concrete slipway, next to Rock Salt Restaurant.  We would like to be on the water for 6pm, so please allow plenty of time to unload your boat and get kitted up.  We will contact you via Slack or directly if the weather/conditions mean that we need to either relocate or cancel.

  If you need a boat, you will need to contact the Quartermaster to book and arrange a time with Claire to collect the equipment from the container.  Unfortunately, we are not able to transport boats for you.

  There is a high probability that you will be in the water, so please make sure you dress appropriately. 

  Looking forward to seeing you,

  Andy and Claire

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• Saturday Morning Paddle and Coffee

  • When
    15 Apr 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Conningbrook Lake

  Register

  Come and join us for a social paddle session by the lake, and why not finish off the session with a hot drink coffee shack by the lake.
  
  All craft (kayaks, canoes & SUPS) will be available to use; we only ask that you help around the container and slipway.
  
  The only thing you need to bring is yourself, clothes to get changed in (if you get wet :) ) and something to eat.
  
  

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• Sea Kayak Training

  • When
    19 Apr 2023
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Sunny Sands Folkestone, to be confirmed when weather conditions are known

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  Location - Sunny Sands, Folkestone

  Time - 18:00-20:00

  We will meet close to the concrete slipway, next to Rock Salt Restaurant.  We would like to be on the water for 6pm, so please allow plenty of time to unload your boat and get kitted up.  We will contact you via Slack or directly if the weather/conditions mean that we need to either relocate or cancel.

  If you need a boat, you will need to contact the Quartermaster to book and arrange a time with Claire to collect the equipment from the container.  Unfortunately, we are not able to transport boats for you.

  There is a high probability that you will be in the water, so please make sure you dress appropriately. 

  Looking forward to seeing you,

  Andy and Claire

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• Sea Kayak Training

  • When
    26 Apr 2023
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Sunny Sands Folkestone, to be confirmed when weather conditions are known

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  Location - Sunny Sands, Folkestone

  Time - 18:00-20:00

  We will meet close to the concrete slipway, next to Rock Salt Restaurant.  We would like to be on the water for 6pm, so please allow plenty of time to unload your boat and get kitted up.  We will contact you via Slack or directly if the weather/conditions mean that we need to either relocate or cancel.

  If you need a boat, you will need to contact the Quartermaster to book and arrange a time with Claire to collect the equipment from the container.  Unfortunately, we are not able to transport boats for you.

  There is a high probability that you will be in the water, so please make sure you dress appropriately. 

  Looking forward to seeing you,

  Andy and Claire

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• Pool Session - Open Session

  • When
    29 Apr 2023
  •  
    15:45 - 17:00
  • Location
    Folkestone Sports Centre
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Pool Session
  

  Pool session have moved to Folkestone Sports Centre

  • The sessions will start promptly at 16:00, please arrive with plenty of time to find a parking place and get your kit to the pool. 
  • It is advisable to turn up ready to paddle and then use the changing rooms at the end of the session.
  • You must ensure your craft is clean of any mud and dirt prior to arriving, DIRTY Craft = no paddling
  • At the end of the session please remove your craft from the pool before getting changed 

  • The pools changing rooms are available to members throughout the session.  - NOTE: THE CHANGING ROOMS, ALTHOUGH SINGLE SEX ARE OPEN PLAN. ADULTS AND CHILDREN CHANGE TOGETHER, THUS GUARDIANS OF UNDER 18’s SHOULD MANAGE ACCORDINGLY.

  • Equipment
    

  If you do not have your own equipment and wish to borrow some, please make sure you  book equipment out in advance. You will need to make you own arrangements for it to be transported.

  
  

  Address

  Radnor Park Ave,

  Folkestone

  CT19 5HX
  

  
  

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• Core Coach Training Course

  • Start
    6 May 2023
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    7 May 2023
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Sammy's House

  Core Coach Training Course

  What is it

  The Core Coach Training will explore different approaches to coaching, understanding and enabling learning, and some core coaching skills. You will also be supported in evolving your personal coaching development plan to enable you to take your learning into practice after the course.  The British Canoeing Awarding Body Coach Award is an entry point qualification and offers discipline specific pathways across all disciplines.  The Award is designed for people whose core function is to coach paddlers who want to gain/improve paddlesport skills within the discipline chosen. This will include coaching beginners new to the sport, or paddlers looking to develop their skills in the given discipline or environment.
  

  Who and where

  This training will be provided by Grahame Moss and Sammy has very kindly agreed to host at his house, the course will run over two consecutive days, you will need to attend both.

  What do I need in advance

  There are no pre-requisites for the course however it would be good the familiarise yourself with the outline of the course programme and supporting BC documents that can be found here

  Any question please reach out to Sammy Deans or Malcolm Oates on slack or via e-mail

  
  

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• Pirates take on the Nene 2023

  • When
    13 May 2023
  •  
    14:00 - 18:00
  • Location
    Northampton
  • Spaces left
    25

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  We are pleased to announce our first all club trip of 2023 to Northampton Active, otherwise known as the Nene.

  It is an artificial white water course on the banks of the River Nene, just outside Northampton, and is a great venue to have your first experience of white water kayaking. 

  It also offers a challenge to those paddlers wishing to hone their white water skills before taking on Lee Valley or more natural grade II/III rivers.

  While we are going as a club, the centre is open to the public, so we suggest you book and pay as soon as you know you are going.

  To book and pay via Northampton Active.  

  If you have any questions before booking on, come and speak to one of the committee members.

  Address 

  Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7AA

  Organiser: Malcolm Oates

  On water support: TBC

  If you you do not have your own kayak then don't forget to book equipment

  Drivers

  As not all club members have a way to transport kayaks to the event if you have space for one or two kayaks on your roof/van then please let Malcolm know so we can ensure everyone has a boat to paddle.

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• Pirates take on the Thames

  • When
    12 Aug 2023
  •  
    10:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Hampton, Thames

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  Start at Hurst Park (free parking), paddle for a couple of hours, have lunch or a drink at the Boaters Inn, paddle back to start. 
  
  There is a lock on route but it has small craft passage next to lock, there are rollers and platform to get it on. 
  
  Suitable for all craft. Not a challenging paddle but nice scenery.

  Please note you will need a river licence as we may be asked to produce these at the Lock.  If you are a member of British Canoeing, please make sure you have your membership number with you.   If not, please let us know as Pirates does have some licences you can use.

  
  Launch at 10:30, back around 15:00
  
  This is the location of the car park: https://w3w.co/being.assume.jukebox
  There is a height barrier, but you can park before, unload and then drive under.

  https://justdrawit.page.link/4JhPVE6Zz9yaH4aq8

  Organiser: Diane Phillips

  On water support: Claire Pitts

  If you you do not have your own kayak then don't forget to book equipment

  Drivers

  As not all club members have a way to transport kayaks to the event if you have space for one or two kayaks on your roof/van then please let us know so we can ensure everyone has a boat to paddle.

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• LASER Weekend at Holme Pierrepoint White Water Course

  • Start
    22 Sep 2023
  • End
    24 Sep 2023
  • Location
    Holme Pierrepont White Water Course, Nottingham, NG12 2LU
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Join us in Nottingham for two days at the National Water Sports Centre, the birthplace of man-made white water kayaking in the UK.

  For those old enough, this is the reincarnation of the old BC LASER (London and South East Region) paddle weekends that ran until the early 2000's.

  It will be a camping trip, using the campsite close to the centre; there is also a multi-activity centre on the site, so why not make it more family-friendly? Other accommodation is available at your arrangement.

  To gauge interest, please register under one of the following

  • Kayaking
  • Playboating
  • White Water Paddleboarding (TBC)
  • Coaches and Helpers

  This event is aimed at all abilities, where groups are led down the course; they are fun based and you can paddle as much or as little as you wish.

  Watch this space for more information

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• North Wales Weekend - Away Trip

  • Start
    27 Oct 2023
  • End
    29 Oct 2023
  • Location
    North Wales

  SAVE THE DATE

  We will be travelling to North Wales for some fun on 'proper' rivers.

  The aim is to travel up on the Friday afternoon/evening and stay at a bunkhouse. We will paddle on the Saturday and Sunday morning before travelling back on the Sunday afternoon.

  2 nights accommodation will be needed; we'll look at either a Bunkhouse or cheap hotel

  We will aim to buddy people up for travelling to reduce fuel costs (we usually see between 2 and 4 people travelling together).

  You will need some experience of moving water to attend this trip. If you are unsure, please speak to one of the organisers.

  Organiser: Malcolm Oates and Gordon Davies

  Don't forget to book equipment if you need it!

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