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Thursday 1st October 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Welcome to Durham University Canoe Club!
Come join us for a chill paddle on the River Wear! This session is suitable for complete beginners so don't worry if you've never paddled before.
We provide all of the kayaking kit and the session is completely free. All you'll need is a spare change of clothes (just in case you get wet), some trainers to wear on the water, and a towel. Hopefully it will be nice and warm, but consider bringing an extra layer too. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse 15 minutes early so we can get you kitted up and choose a boat. We meet at the boathouse behind Maiden Castle next to the river (see the about tab for more info on where to find us). There's also a handy pinned post on our instagram telling you where we are.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Friday 2nd October 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Welcome to Durham University Canoe Club!
Come join us for a chill paddle on the River Wear! This session is suitable for complete beginners so don't worry if you've never paddled before.
We provide all of the kayaking kit and the session is completely free. All you'll need is a spare change of clothes (just in case you get wet), some trainers to wear on the water, and a towel. Hopefully it will be nice and warm, but consider bringing an extra layer too. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse 15 minutes early so we can get you kitted up and choose a boat. We meet at the boathouse behind Maiden Castle next to the river (see the about tab for more info on where to find us). There's also a handy pinned post on our instagram telling you where we are.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Saturday 3rd October 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Welcome to Durham University Canoe Club!
Come join us for a chill paddle on the River Wear! This session is suitable for complete beginners so don't worry if you've never paddled before.
We provide all of the kayaking kit and the session is completely free. All you'll need is a spare change of clothes (just in case you get wet), some trainers to wear on the water, and a towel. Hopefully it will be nice and warm, but consider bringing an extra layer too. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse 15 minutes early so we can get you kitted up and choose a boat. We meet at the boathouse behind Maiden Castle next to the river (see the about tab for more info on where to find us). There's also a handy pinned post on our instagram telling you where we are.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Sunday 4th October 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Welcome to Durham University Canoe Club!
Come join us for a chill paddle on the River Wear! This session is suitable for complete beginners so don't worry if you've never paddled before.
We provide all of the kayaking kit and the session is completely free. All you'll need is a spare change of clothes (just in case you get wet), some trainers to wear on the water, and a towel. Hopefully it will be nice and warm, but consider bringing an extra layer too. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse 15 minutes early so we can get you kitted up and choose a boat. We meet at the boathouse behind Maiden Castle next to the river (see the about tab for more info on where to find us). There's also a handy pinned post on our instagram telling you where we are.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
The first Intro to White Water will be taking place on the 18th October :) !!!
Whitewater is easily the coolest and most exciting part of what the club does and is literally why I paddle.
If you would like to give it a go we are running a couple of super chilled out intro day trips so you can get a taste of what it's like and begin to develop the key skills needed to become a whitewater paddler.
Likewise this is also a fantastic opportunity to brush up on some skills if you started whitewater last year!
Unlike some of the other adventure clubs DUCC doesn't do "guided trips". Ie we all help out and share responsibility for the trip. Obviously whilst people are learning the "leaders" will assume responsibility for decisions on the river and safety, but everyone will help with loading boats on the cars etc.
This also means that from the beginning we will teach people river safety skills, how to read rapids, and also how to run features safely as a team. The idea behind this is that over the year the leaders take progressively less of a "lead" in the trip until we are essentially peer paddling and making decisions together, which is essential to developing independent paddlers.
Where we will go depends on the water levels but is likely to be a section on the Tees or the Swale (NOT the waterfall section).
Meet at the boathouse at 9am and we hope to be back at 4pm. The expected cost will be between £5 and £10 to cover the cost of fuel. Further information on trip finances can be found in the WhatsApp community.
This trip is strictly only open to those who:
- Can confidently paddle on flat water (i.e. straight line and turning)
- Are comfortable wearing a spray deck AND has performed a capsize drill that was witnessed by a DUCC leader.
Capsize tests can be done during a pool session (warm) or at the end of a Wednesday session (less warm). This includes people who have paddled before university. Any questions please send me (Devon) a message. Do NOT sign up to this trip until you have completed one.
If you cannot paddle confidently on flat water, it will not be appropriate - or fun (lots of upside down time) - for you to come on this trip. However there will more intros and trip in later terms so in the meantime hone your skills by going along to the Wednesday session.
We will provide wetsuits, cags, and kayaking equipment but you must bring:
- Warm layers* (thermals and fleeces- NOT jeans)
- Shoes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy (old trainers are ideal- NO CROCS OR SLIDERS)
- Packed lunch
- Water bottle
- Change of clothes (including hat gloves etc)
- Towel to change with
- Waterproof jacket
- Any personal medication you may need, e.g. inhaler (please let me (Devon) know if this is the case and I will ensure we have a drybag to keep it dry)
Also please make sure you have eaten a good breakfast before you arrive at the boat house on Saturday. Points for anyone who has an entire rotisserie chicken.
Any questions or concerns please do message me, or any other exec members!
Hope to see you there!
Devon - Trip Officer
The second Intro to White Water will be taking place on the 31st October :) !!!
Whitewater is easily the coolest and most exciting part of what the club does and is literally why I paddle.
If you would like to give it a go we are running a couple of super chilled out intro day trips so you can get a taste of what it's like and begin to develop the key skills needed to become a whitewater paddler.
Likewise this is also a fantastic opportunity to brush up on some skills if you started whitewater last year!
Unlike some of the other adventure clubs DUCC doesn't do "guided trips". Ie we all help out and share responsibility for the trip. Obviously whilst people are learning the "leaders" will assume responsibility for decisions on the river and safety, but everyone will help with loading boats on the cars etc.
This also means that from the beginning we will teach people river safety skills, how to read rapids, and also how to run features safely as a team. The idea behind this is that over the year the leaders take progressively less of a "lead" in the trip until we are essentially peer paddling and making decisions together, which is essential to developing independent paddlers.
Where we will go depends on the water levels but is likely to be a section on the Tees or the Swale (NOT the waterfall section).
Meet at the boathouse at 9am and we hope to be back at 4pm. The expected cost will be between £5 and £10 to cover the cost of fuel. Further information on trip finances can be found in the WhatsApp community.
This trip is strictly only open to those who:
- Can confidently paddle on flat water (i.e. straight line and turning)
- Are comfortable wearing a spray deck AND has performed a capsize drill that was witnessed by a DUCC leader.
Capsize tests can be done during a pool session (warm) or at the end of a Wednesday session (less warm). This includes people who have paddled before university. Any questions please send me (Devon) a message. Do NOT sign up to this trip until you have completed one.
If you cannot paddle confidently on flat water, it will not be appropriate - or fun (lots of upside down time) - for you to come on this trip. However there will more intros and trip in later terms so in the meantime hone your skills by going along to the Wednesday session.
We will provide wetsuits, cags, and kayaking equipment but you must bring:
- Warm layers* (thermals and fleeces- NOT jeans)
- Shoes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy (old trainers are ideal- NO CROCS OR SLIDERS)
- Packed lunch
- Water bottle
- Change of clothes (including hat gloves etc)
- Towel to change with
- Waterproof jacket
- Any personal medication you may need, e.g. inhaler (please let me (Devon) know if this is the case and I will ensure we have a drybag to keep it dry)
Also please make sure you have eaten a good breakfast before you arrive at the boat house on Saturday. Points for anyone who has an entire rotisserie chicken.
Any questions or concerns please do message me, or any other exec members!
Hope to see you there!
Devon - Trip Officer
Our first residential trip this year is Tyne Tour!
A brilliant weekend packed full of whitewater carnage and ceilidh's with universities from across the country, held on the North Tyne in Hexham!
This is a super chill introduction to residential trips with DUCC and is open to anyone who can paddle confidently on flat water, and completed a deck test! (i.e the same requirements for going on an intro to whitewater). Deck test can be done during pool sessions (nice and warm), or at the end of a Wednesday session (less warm).
Here's the rough itinery:
Friday: drive up in evening, spoons for dinner, bed.
Saturday: DUCC dawn chorus wakeup (iykyk). Paddle north Tyne, off the water mid afternoon to be greeted with a cup of homemade soup. Watch the Hexham fireworks, then to a Ceilidh with the other unis (by far the highlight of the trip!!) before consuming adult beverages in spoons and heading back to the tents (or succumbing to phoenix’s temptations…)
Sunday: Fight hangovers and find a more interesting paddle for the day (water dependent but likely high force - low force) before returning home to brace for our Monday 9ams.
Food: The two evening meals are normally had at the MacDonalds in Hexham, or at the Wetherspoons, but is chosen and paid for by yourselves on the day. Breakfast and lunch will be a selection of lidl pastries, cereal, and self-made sandwiches, which is supplied by yours truly. I will try and keep costs for this as low as possible, the final amount you owe is added to your website debt at the end of the trip.
Accomodation: We camp on Hexham green for the duration of the weekend. Tents and sleeping bags can be provided, but are in limited supply so if you have your own kit please do use it! If you have not camped before that’s completely fine, just please message an exec member and we can ensure you have appropriate equipment.
Cost: The ticket for the event costs £35, and with fuel and food on top, it should be roughly £50, which is really good value for a weekend away!!
I think that is all there is to tell you, more details will be released once signups close. However if you have any questions please ask in the general group chat or message me (Devon).
Hope to see you there!!
Devon - Trip Officer.
