NOTE - These sessions will be dark, and cold, and potentially quite miserable depending on how many alarms I missed that morning. Swimming at this time will likely lead to filling out paperwork because of the cold. As such, these sessions are exclusively reserved for club members who have either been to a morning session previously, or have been told by the exec that they are suitable. If you're in doubt, ask Martin.
Also, 7.15 start. Note the time change. Don't be stood around waiting.
Morning fitness resumes! Meet at the boathouse for 7.15am, off the water and dry-ish by 8.30am. Sometimes these will be super intense sprint sessions, other times it will be chill skills based workouts. No, I don't have a season plan for this. Bring gear that will keep you warm! And DEFINITELY bring spare clothes and a towel.
Small number of places for this session at post, but if more leaders are present this will change. If you're for some reason desperate to be out of bed super early on a Monday morning, keep an eye on this page.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15 pm for transport to Darlington for the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 11pm
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have - so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on the learning polo skills but we will also teach general boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue with some general skills. Everyone will be in polo boats as there will be a full polo match during the session.
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership - if you sign up without having paid we may have to remove you from the session.
Bring clothes to get changed into - you will get wet but it's inside and warm. Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Business as usual! Skills and chill paddle on the Wear.
13:30-15:30
Meet at the boathouse, should be off the water before 315:30. Maybe earlier/later depending on the weather and whether people need to be away. These sessions are open to everyone, all skill levels are encouraged here. Come along and unwind mid week!
Bring spare clothes and a towel - as you've probably noticed, it's quite cold at this time of year, and the river isn't exactly a sauna...
Please bring a mask along with you and a valid negative university LFT that has been done within 48 hours of the session. Failure to do so will result in you being turned away from the session :(
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15 pm for transport to Hartlepool for the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 11pm
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have - so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on the general boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue in particular.
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership - if you sign up without having paid we may have to remove you from the session.
Bring clothes to get changed into - you will get wet but it's inside and warm. Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Our first social of the term will be Monday 24th January! 8 is late at Mary's bar. We'll be heading on a bar crawl with some challenges along the way, before heading to Jimmy's. (For once the social sec might actually make it to the club).
This week's theme is DRESS AS THE FIRST LETTER OF YOUR NAME! Think L for lion, C for cat etc... Prizes for the most creative costume, and as always, fines for those who don't dress up. Please bring a negative university LFT from Monday along with you, as well as your ID and campus card.
As always no pressure to drink or stay for the whole night, we'd love for as many of you as possible to pop in!
NOTE - These sessions will be dark, and cold, and potentially quite miserable depending on how many alarms I missed that morning. Swimming at this time will likely lead to filling out paperwork because of the cold. As such, these sessions are exclusively reserved for club members who have either been to a morning session previously, or have been told by the exec that they are suitable. If you're in doubt, ask Martin.
Also, 7.15 start. Note the time change. Don't be stood around waiting.
Morning fitness resumes! Meet at the boathouse for 7.15am, off the water and dry-ish by 8.30am. Sometimes these will be super intense sprint sessions, other times it will be chill skills based workouts. No, I don't have a season plan for this. Bring gear that will keep you warm! And DEFINITELY bring spare clothes and a towel.
Small number of places for this session at post, but if more leaders are present this will change. If you're for some reason desperate to be out of bed super early on a Monday morning, keep an eye on this page.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15 pm for transport to Darlington for the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 11pm
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have - so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on the learning polo skills but we will also teach general boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue with some general skills. Everyone will be in polo boats as there will be a full polo match during the session.
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership - if you sign up without having paid we may have to remove you from the session.
Bring clothes to get changed into - you will get wet but it's inside and warm. Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15 pm for transport to Hartlepool for the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 11pm
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have - so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on the general boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue in particular.
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership - if you sign up without having paid we may have to remove you from the session.
Bring clothes to get changed into - you will get wet but it's inside and warm. Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
NOTE - These sessions will be dark, and cold, and potentially quite miserable depending on how many alarms I missed that morning. Swimming at this time will likely lead to filling out paperwork because of the cold. As such, these sessions are exclusively reserved for club members who have either been to a morning session previously, or have been told by the exec that they are suitable. If you're in doubt, ask Martin.
Morning fitness resumes! Meet at the boathouse for 7am, off the water and dry-ish by 8.30am. Sometimes these will be super intense sprint sessions, other times it will be chill skills based workouts. No, I don't have a season plan for this. Bring gear that will keep you warm! And DEFINITELY bring spare clothes and a towel.
Small number of places for this session at post, but if more leaders are present this will change. If you're for some reason desperate to be out of bed super early on a Monday morning, keep an eye on this page.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15 pm for transport to Darlington for the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 11pm
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have - so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on the learning polo skills but we will also teach general boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue with some general skills. Everyone will be in polo boats as there will be a full polo match during the session.
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership - if you sign up without having paid we may have to remove you from the session.
Bring clothes to get changed into - you will get wet but it's inside and warm. Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15 pm for transport to Hartlepool for the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 11pm
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have - so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on the general boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue in particular.
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership - if you sign up without having paid we may have to remove you from the session.
Bring clothes to get changed into - you will get wet but it's inside and warm. Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Then come right down to the boathouse for two hours of paddling this Saturday. George and Abigail will be leading a skills session where everyone can have some fun and learn some skills no matter what knowledge you already have.
If you are attending the Wednesday Session we'd ask you don't sign up for this one as well as we want to ensure as many different people get to come kayaking as possible!
This will be based off the (old) 2 star course. The aim being to get you confident and safe in your vessel.
We'll be ensuring you over the next few weeks you have these skills:
Confidence Lifting, Carrying and Launching a kayak
Paddling Forward/Backwards efficiently
General Steering
Manoeuvring in a confined space
Moving Sideways
Preventing a Capsize
Turning
Confidence with a spray deck
Having Fun
and perhaps some of these, if we have time:
Bow dip turns (in polo boats)
Capsize, swim and self-rescue (with no panic!)
Knowledge of the River Wear
Rescuing others
Canadian Canoeing
Ferry Gliding
Confidence at higher water levels
Can't wait to see you there
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
This may be cancelled at short notice due to weather/leader aviliability - check Facebook/your emails before setting your alarms!
Friday Morning fitness - skills and drills to improve your ability on the water.
Please only sign up if you're confident in a boat - if you're not sure ask a member of the exec (if you can use a spray deck you should be fine)
Bring a spare change of clothes, shoes for the water, and a towel (we'll supply the rest). Where possible, come to the session in the clothes you intend on wearing on the water, to minimise time in the boathouse
It is compulsory to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. The test must have been taken within ***48*** hours of your session, ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page!
Bring Christmas cheer and snazzy outfits! Santa hats fit over helmets if you try hard enough. Christmasy snacks are always appreciated!
Just a chilled afternoon out on the River Wear - a few games, a few drills, otherwise just a relaxed paddle session.
Bring a spare change of clothes, shoes for the water, and a towel (we'll supply the rest). Where possible, come to the session in the clothes you intend on wearing on the water, to minimise time in the boathouse
It is compulsory to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. The test must have been taken within ***48*** hours of your session, ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page!
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15 pm for transport to Hartlepool for the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 11pm
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have - so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on the general boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue in particular.
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership - if you sign up without having paid we may have to remove you from the session.
Bring clothes to get changed into - you will get wet but it's inside and warm. Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
This may be cancelled at short notice due to weather/leader aviliability - check Facebook/your emails before setting your alarms!
Monday Morning fitness - skills and drills to improve your ability on the water.
Please only sign up if you're confident in a boat - if you're not sure ask a member of the exec (if you can use a spray deck you should be fine)
Bring a spare change of clothes, shoes for the water, and a towel (we'll supply the rest). Where possible, come to the session in the clothes you intend on wearing on the water, to minimise time in the boathouse
It is compulsory to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. The test must have been taken within ***48*** hours of your session, ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page!
Then come right down to the boathouse for two hours of paddling this Saturday. George and Abigail will be leading a skills session where everyone can have some fun and learn some skills no matter what knowledge you already have.
If you are attending the Wednesday Session we'd ask you don't sign up for this one as well as we want to ensure as many different people get to come kayaking as possible!
This will be based off the (old) 2 star course. The aim being to get you confident and safe in your vessel.
We'll be ensuring you over the next few weeks you have these skills:
Confidence Lifting, Carrying and Launching a kayak
Paddling Forward/Backwards efficiently
General Steering
Manoeuvring in a confined space
Moving Sideways
Preventing a Capsize
Turning
Confidence with a spray deck
Having Fun
and perhaps some of these, if we have time:
Bow dip turns (in polo boats)
Capsize, swim and self-rescue (with no panic!)
Knowledge of the River Wear
Rescuing others
Canadian Canoeing
Ferry Gliding
Confidence at higher water levels
Can't wait to see you there
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Friday Morning fitness - skills and drills to improve your ability on the water.
Please only sign up if you're confident in a boat - if you're not sure ask a member of the exec (if you can use a spray deck you should be fine)
Bring a spare change of clothes, shoes for the water, and a towel (we'll supply the rest). Where possible, come to the session in the clothes you intend on wearing on the water, to minimise time in the boathouse
It is compulsory to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. The test must have been taken within ***48*** hours of your session, ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page!
Meet at the boathouse at 7:10 pm for transport to Darlington for the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 11pm
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have - so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on the learning polo skills but we will also teach general boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue with some general skills. Everyone will be in polo boats as there will be a full polo match during the session.
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership - if you sign up without having paid we may have to remove you from the session.
Bring clothes to get changed into - you will get wet but it's inside and warm. Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
