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DUCC MOVEMBER 24 HOUR KAYAK CHALLENGE
What's going on?? DUCC members will be kayaking/canoeing continuously on the River Wear, in shifts, for 24 hours between Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November.
Please put your name down for as little or as much time as you would like to do. You can use any type(s) of canoe/kayak and do whatever you like on the water (games, polo, social paddle, time trial etc). We will also be running 'Wednesday-style' chill paddles which you can sign up to. Nobody will be on the water alone, and only the most experienced paddlers will be on the river during dark hours. There will be a £3 participation fee, paid directly to the club's Movember fundraising link (https://movember.com/t/durham-university-canoe-club?mc=1). Please do ask family and friends to donate too! We encourage everyone to record their paddle on strava (or similar app) so we can add up the total distance paddled! Here is the link to a terrible spreadsheet where you can sign up:
https://durhamuniversity-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/nqtt76_durham_ac_uk/ERgfTZcejxFEvlMv8jfFqYcBBwIB2gKEOMIkfK9BiDbeKQ?e=9XyqIY
Friday pool session.
All welcome. These sessions will focus on boat skills, getting comfortable with a spray deck and teaching you how to roll. After a few weeks we will focus more on canoe polo skills.
Meet @ boathouse at 7pm sharp. We will load up the cars and drive you to Darlington. You'll need swimming stuff (e.g. t shirt and shorts) and a water bottle/towel. Bring some snacks if you like - biscuits are provided afterwards. We get back to Durham about 10:45.
If you haven't been before, you'll have to do a short swim test. This involves swimming two lengths of a 25m pool (total 50m) and treading water for 1 minute. No specific stroke or great technique required.
If you unsign from a pool session within 24hrs and can't find someone to replace you, you will still be charged. If you do unsign, put a message on the group offering your place to people. Price for members is £6. Non-member price is £9.
Another relaxed sober social. We will be going to the durham climbing centre to try our hands at some bouldering.
Meet there around 19:00, probably easiest to get the bus to the council offices. The climbing centre address is St John's Rd, Meadowfield, Durham DH7 8TZ.
I think it costs around £9.
***NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* at this time of year so the session may be called off last minute. Please keep an eye on the group chat.***
THE WEDNESDAY WARRIORS CONTINUE AT MC 13:30-15:00
The usual relaxed Wednesday session! Open to all with beginners especially welcome, this is simply a really chill couple of hours on the river. If you want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun afternoon session on the river this is the session for you!
Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes, and a towel. It is best to avoid jeans on the water as these shrink when wet.
Any questions please ask in the socials chat, message the club instagram, or message Devon (Vice Captain).
Bring a water bottle and a speaker if you have one. Questionable playlists encouraged.
Prepare for pain.
Polo session open to anyone.
All paddling kit is provided. Please make sure you bring sufficient clothing to wear on the river (you may get wet, so bear this in mind!). We suggest non-cotton thermal base layers and fleeces. Make sure you also bring a towel and warm dry clothes to change into afterwards.
If you have any questions, please drop a message on the socials chat or message a member of our exec. See you there!
15th November. Save the date!
Join us for a night celebrating the best of British! Come dressed as your favourite British icon, from music legends to national treasures. Bring your best costume and your team spirit- it’s going to be a classic DUCC night.
Starting at Van Mildert College bar at 20:00.
See you all there!
***NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* at this time of year so the session may be called off last minute. Please keep an eye on the group chat.***
THE WEDNESDAY WARRIORS CONTINUE AT MC 14:15 - 15:45
The usual relaxed Wednesday session! Open to all with beginners especially welcome, this is simply a really chill couple of hours on the river. If you want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun afternoon session on the river this is the session for you!
Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes, and a towel. It is best to avoid jeans on the water as these shrink when wet.
Any questions please ask in the socials chat, message the club instagram, or message Devon (Vice Captain).
***NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* at this time of year so the session may be called off last minute. Please keep an eye on the group chat.***
THE WEDNESDAY WARRIORS CONTINUE AT MC 12:30 - 14:00
The usual relaxed Wednesday session! Open to all with beginners especially welcome, this is simply a really chill couple of hours on the river. If you want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun afternoon session on the river this is the session for you!
Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes, and a towel. It is best to avoid jeans on the water as these shrink when wet.
Any questions please ask in the socials chat, message the club instagram, or message Devon (Vice Captain).
Wednesday morning fitness!!
Must be comfortable in polo boat or wavehopper.
Meet at boathouse at 7am. This means 7am (couple minutes late is okay), we will be on the water for 7:15am no exceptions.
Will be done in time to get to 9ams (which I do have).
Paddle to prebends and back at own (relatively fast) pace (it's 5.8km).
No faff or swimming.
Unsign if you're not coming anymore or message me (Maddie) but would be nice if someone else showed up!
Please dress warmly if it's cold
Bring a water bottle and a speaker if you have one. Questionable playlists encouraged.
Prepare for pain.
Meet at 7am. Finish within the hour. No swimming. Must be comfortable in a polo boat or wave hopper.
Polo session open to anyone.
All paddling kit is provided. Please make sure you bring sufficient clothing to wear on the river (you may get wet, so bear this in mind!). We suggest non-cotton thermal base layers and fleeces. Make sure you also bring a towel and warm dry clothes to change into afterwards.
If you have any questions, please drop a message on the socials chat or message a member of our exec. See you there!
Friday pool sessions are back!
All welcome. These sessions will focus on boat skills, getting comfortable with a spray deck and teaching you how to roll. After a few weeks we will focus more on canoe polo skills.
Meet @ boathouse at 7pm sharp. We will load up the cars and drive you to Darlington. You'll need swimming stuff (e.g. t shirt and shorts) and a water bottle/towel. Bring some snacks if you like - biscuits are provided afterwards. We get back to Durham about 10:45.
If you haven't been before, you'll have to do a short swim test. This involves swimming two lengths of a 25m pool (total 50m) and treading water for 1 minute. No specific stroke or great technique required.
If you unsign from a pool session within 24hrs and can't find someone to replace you, you will still be charged. If you do unsign, put a message on the group offering your place to people. Price for members is £6. Non-member price is £9.
Must be comfortable in a polo boat. No swimming.
Meet at 7am, off the water by 8am for 9ams.
We will most likely be doing Hammonds (focusing on technique and speedy turning), practising explosive sprint starts and then doing 10s 20s 30s (the proper way?).
Any question ask in the socials chat.
Please sign up.
If you wake up and don't want to come please message me.
Simply a chill paddle in the canoes down to the boathouse (pub) for a chat and a drink of your choice.
Meet at 18:15.
Please bring a payment method and your id if you would like anything alcoholic.
****THIS HAS BEEN CANCLLED DUE TO HIGH WATER LEVELS****
***NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* at this time of year so the session may be called off last minute. Please keep an eye on the group chat.***
THE WEDNESDAY WARRIORS CONTINUE AT MC 14:15 - 15:45
The usual relaxed Wednesday session! Open to all with beginners especially welcome, this is simply a really chill couple of hours on the river. If you want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun afternoon session on the river this is the session for you!
Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes, and a towel. It is best to avoid jeans on the water as these shrink when wet.
Any questions please ask in the socials chat, message the club instagram, or message Devon (Vice Captain).
****THIS HAS BEEN CANCLLED DUE TO HIGH WATER LEVELS****
***NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* at this time of year so the session may be called off last minute. Please keep an eye on the group chat.***
THE WEDNESDAY WARRIORS CONTINUE AT MC 12:30 - 14:00
The usual relaxed Wednesday session! Open to all with beginners especially welcome, this is simply a really chill couple of hours on the river. If you want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun afternoon session on the river this is the session for you!
Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes, and a towel. It is best to avoid jeans on the water as these shrink when wet.
Any questions please ask in the socials chat, message the club instagram, or message Devon (Vice Captain).
