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Sunday 2nd October 2022 17:00 at MC Boat House
Sunday 2nd October17:00-
Please put any dietary requirments as a note next to your sign up: e.g. Vegetarian
Join us after the Sunday paddle for some takeout pizza by the boathouse! Nothing better than pizza and paddling.
The cost is £5 (bring along in cash)
If you have any dietary requirements let us know in advance and we can order something for you :))
If you have any questions or concerns about the freshers week socials, please either contact your social secs (Laura Gibbs and Ben Honnywill) or our welfare reps (Izzy Page and Polly Crowther).
Sunday 2nd October 2022 15:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Sunday 2nd October 15:00-16:30
Welcome to DUCC!
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 (we offer three free sessions each). 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. 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)
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram/Facebook.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Sunday 2nd October 2022 13:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Sunday 2nd October 13:00-14:30
Welcome to DUCC!
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 (we offer three free sessions each). 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. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse15 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.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram/Facebook.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Saturday 1st October 2022 15:00 at Boathouse
Saturday 1st October 15:00-16:30
Welcome to DUCC!
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 (we offer three free sessions each). 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. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse15 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.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram/Facebook.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Saturday 1st October 2022 13:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Saturday 1st October 13:00-14:30
Welcome to DUCC!
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 (we offer three free sessions each). 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. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse15 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.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram/Facebook.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Friday 30th September 2022 12:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Friday 30th September 12:00-13:30
Welcome to DUCC!
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 (we offer three free sessions each). 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. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse15 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.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram/Facebook.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Friday 30th September 2022 10:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Friday 30th September 10:00-11:30
Welcome to DUCC!
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 (we offer three free sessions each). 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. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse15 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.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram/Facebook.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Wednesday 28th September 2022 20:00 at Bishops Mill Spoons followed by Bohemia
Wednesday 28th September 20:00-
WELCOME FRESHERS!
Come join us at Bishops-mill spoons to get to know the club and learn about what we do. A very chill night, feel free to come and go as you please.
We will be heading over to Bohemia Night club for those that are interested! We have a discount code that will be posted closer to the time.
We look forward to seeing you all there!!!!
If you have any questions or concerns about the freshers week socials, please either contact your social secs (Laura Gibbs and Ben Honnywill) or our welfare reps (Izzy Page and Polly Crowther).
Wednesday 28th September 2022 11:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Wednesday 28th September 11:00am
Welcome to DUCC!
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 (we offer three free sessions each). 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. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse15 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.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram/Facebook.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Sunday 25th September 2022 13:00 at Maiden Castle Boat House
Just a nice afternoon paddle on the Wear. The chillest of chill - I don't really have a plan, we'll probably paddle towards Prebends bridge and see how far we fancy going. A chance for all of us to catch up and relax before the freshers week chaos begins.
Hope to see you there!
Friday 23rd September 2022 10:00 at River Tees
DUCC is excited to welcome back all the returners from last year! We have decided to do a returners paddle just before freshers start for those who have arrived in Durham early.
This will be on the river Tees and will consist of High force to Low force and potentially Abbey rapids depending on the day and weather conditions.
If you have any queries about skill requirements do speak with Nick and Charlotte about this trip - we do plan to have a variety of trips occurring this year to be inclusive to all abilities.
If you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas please do speak to one of the exec members!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Tuesday 28th June 2022 16:00 at MC boathouse
16:00-18:00
Chill paddle on the Wear with an extra leader! (Yay more spaces on the sign up)
Chill paddle down to prebends bridge, bring bug spray and sun cream!
As usual, bring a spare change of clothes and a towel etc :))
Friday 24th June 2022 13:00 at MC boathouse
13:00-15:00
With everyone off to the alps, there aren't many leaders left for sessions (big sad), but we are able to run small group sessions with the one leader we have left!
A normal chill session, maybe with some messing around and falling in!
Please bring clothes for on the water, water shoes, a spare change of clothes, a towel, and suncream.
Wednesday 22nd June 2022 13:00 at MC boathouse
13:00-15:00
With everyone off to the alps, there aren't many leaders left for sessions (big sad), but we are able to run small group sessions with the one leader we have left!
A normal chill Wednesday, maybe with some messing around and falling in!
Please bring clothes for on the water, water shoes, a spare change of clothes, a towel, and suncream.
Sunday 19th June 2022 09:00 at L'Argentierre la Bessée, France
It's been far too long since DUCC has left the UK to explore kayaking in other places, but there's finally an opportunity!
Provisional dates are 18th June - 2nd July (or thereabouts). This is 2 weeks in total, with 10 days out in the Alps and 2 days travel either side.
We'll be paddling and camping in the Southern French Alps as cheap as we can. For reference, last time the total cost came to ~400 euro for everything - but last time we weren't there as a club, so this price will likely be a bit higher between the higher costs for literally everything but the campsite.
All abilities are welcome here, there are rivers for all abilities! Additionally, we'll be in the Alps - so there's plenty more than just kayaking to do. Last time, a bit of hiking and climbing was thrown in the mix on off days.
This is a PROVISIONAL form - we don't currently have any numbers on drivers and numbers, then depending on dates they can make, this might change.
If you're interested, add your preferred dates as a comment to your signup - that will make the planning much easier.
Wednesday 8th June 2022 13:30 at Durham - Maiden Castle
Regular Wednesday session.
Looks like we may only have one experienced coach this week, so the number of paddlers will be capped at nine initially. If any experienced paddlers are available, this number may be extended.
To help judge the level of supervision required, could everyone please summarise their level of experience when signing up.
Tuesday 7th June 2022 09:30 at North Wales
“What would be your ideal trip?” Laura: WALES IF IT'S THE LAST THING I DO!
DUCC has paddled England, paddled Scotland; now it’s time for Wales!
We are hoping for a 4-day long trip between the 7th and 10th where the accommodation will either be a scout hut or camping depending on the numbers/timings. The pricing estimate will be confirmed after we know more.
This trip is mainly focused on touring or moving water rivers/lakes (and the river levels) so all are welcome!
NOTE: This trip hasn’t occurred before so please understand that the details aren't concrete (accommodation/pricing etc). Numbers are limited to the 'worst-case scenario' for cars - there may be more spaces if we get TD cars.
Please speak to Charlotte if you have any queries!
** THE FINAL 3 SPACES ARE FOR THE 8TH-10TH **
Sunday 5th June 2022 17:00 at Maidan Castle Boathouse
This session is aimed to help de-stress after a week of revision. Having said that, there will be many people going who have not done any revision this week. But if you are still hard at work with exams, be sure this is the right paddle for you!
It will be a nice and chill paddle to catch up and unwind.
Please bring normal paddling kit.
This session is for reasonably competent paddlers as we will be doing a small trip down the river. Message Nick Case if you are not sure if you qualify.
Friday 3rd June 2022 10:15 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
The boathouse if full of stuff! Some of it useful some of it not so.
As a result we are going to do a boathouse clearout on Friday where we clear out the whole thing!
Feel free to come along and pop in at any time to help out. It should be fun with good music and vibes.
We are also going to have a BBQ for lunch with all the essential BBQ food. If you want to come to this event let us know by adding a message to your sign up with the rough time you will be around. If you want to be part of the BBQ then please also let us know so we know how much food to buy (Also tell us if your veggie).
It would be good if you could bring a bit of change for the BBQ which should cost £3-5 max per person.
If you are unsure of anything message Nick Case
Friday 3rd June 2022 08:00 at MC Boathouse
You know the drill by now 8am boathouse, please don’t swim
Will update this to a proper thing when I get home but doing this on my phone currently
Thursday 2nd June 2022 17:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
We want to re-start a tradition of training with the Tees tigers which are a local club who use proper polo pitches!!!
There are two pitches so it is likely we will have a begginer session running on one and a more advanced session on the other. Therfore it doesn't matter what ability level you are it would be great to see you there.
This is a really good opportunity to get into polo as the Tees tigers have some really good facilities and coaches!
As with other sessions wear normally paddling gear that you don't mind getting damp.
Meet at MC boathouse. The pitches are in Stockton about a 35min drive away. As a result there is a small cost of approximately £4 per person (exact price tbc)
Arrive at 17:00 to load boats and we should be back by 8:45 (When we do this again it will likely be quicker)
If you have any questions message Nick Case
