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Scotland 2025

Scotland 2025!! 

An amazing week white water kayaking in Scotland - this trip will occur from the 23rd March - 29th March.

What do you need to know?

Well aren't you glad you asked...

Leave 23rd March (morning) drive up to scotland, paddle river on route! Arrive, settle then get ready for a packed week of daily kayaking, group meals, lots of Smirnoff icing, card games and more! Drive home on the 29th after paddling yet ANOTHER river and arrive home evening of the 29th.

Who is this trip aimed for?

Those who have been actively coming to sessions and actively paddling white water this academic year, it is a week for those to massively improve their kayaking and even get white water rolls if they have been working towards them but also paddle a variety of rivers dependant on weather (river opportunities occur with or without rain). 
Exclude the sugar coating, it can and will be cold (we have a drying room and the club equipment is good but you don't want to be swimming multiple times a day - look at the videos below for ideas of rivers)
Queries on ability? Ask Charlotte (me!)

How much does it cost???? 

Because your trip officer is super eager, organised, and a legend... instead of previous costings of £30 a night (for 6 nights) it's under £20 a night!! Final costing for deposit will be confirmed but it is expected to be £110-£115 for the week!
This is a deposit to confirm your place and is non-refundable due to us booking out rooms (not beds etc). If something occurs it is highly recommended to find another person to replace you.

Aside from the deposit, it's food (daily meals cooked together - not just by me muhahahah) and travel miles etc.

SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY 19TH  at 20:15!!! After the climbing social, any last minute queries ask people there about Scotland!

Further Information:
Little old write up here: https://s.craft.me/L28p3x30npzIYQ

Videos from the past years (rain dependant)

2022: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfzN9E7ihUlfPCwp3AdRx-QZsj12Dm36&si=GdnH3YbN8O9z-pHG (very little rain)
2023: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfzN9E7ihUmsovV65Uk5FctojagkHzkJ&si=vFjafWKj1qEGe3c6 (a fair amount of rain)
2024: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfzN9E7ihUmjjKlGoyhi--lm5HZLGwj0&si=ZIg3FxCmOkzj_auV (first 3 videos, no rain)
2025...... who knows

Reunion

It is that time again, every three years Reunion comes around!
This event comes around so that everyone gets at least one Reunion during their academic studies! Alumni return to join current DUCC members in a weekend to celebrate DUCC. 
DATES ARE: 6TH-8TH June 
(immediately after exams and before the Alps, there will not be any trip clashes etc)

What does Reunion consist of?

It is a weekend that involves past members all returning to Durham:

Friday evening - pub, chill and chat for students and those who have arrived early.

Saturday - WW river trip (may the relative chaos unfold, a river will be chosen for everyone, depending on rain and ability - last time it was a scrappy HFLF with extortionate amount of safety due to all the alumni returning!)

Reunion meal - a 3 course meal including a reception drink and 1/2 wine per person included in the ticket, this will be at the Masonic hall and from memory the food was excellent and worth it.
Cost of the ticket is expected to be £60 for students but the more that go the cheaper it will be!

Sunday - picnic, River Wear paddle and general socialable meet up!

Any queries speak with Charlotte on behalf of the Fire King (Martin, FoDUCC president), this form is just to get rough number of interest for students as our tickets are cheaper!