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Intro To White water: Series 2: Episode 2

The FINAL intros to white water this academic year!!

PLEASE NOTE: If you are hoping to come on our refreshers trip (6^th-8^th Feb) then this intro is strongly recommended for those who have done and intro before, and ESSENTIAL for those who haven’t (i.e. you will not be able to go on the trip if you haven’t done at least 1 intro, and ideally one this term)

Here are the specific details:

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.

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

Please message an exec member if you are not sure about either of these criteria.

KIT LIST

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 an exec member know if this is the case)

Also please make sure you have eaten a good breakfast before you arrive at the boat house on Saturday (think ‘Noah Coombe’…)

Any questions please message me (Jake), otherwise I hope to see you there!

Yorkshire Polo Div 3 Tournament 3

31st January. If selected, see groupchat for exact time to meet at boathouse. 

Intro To White Water: Series 2: Episode 1

The FINAL intros to white water this academic year!!

PLEASE NOTE: If you are hoping to come on our refreshers trip (6^th-8^th Feb) then this intro is strongly recommended for those who have done and intro before, and ESSENTIAL for those who haven’t (i.e. you will not be able to go on the trip if you haven’t done at least 1 intro, and ideally one this term)

Here are the specific details:

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.

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

Please message an exec member if you are not sure about either of these criteria.

KIT LIST

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 an exec member know if this is the case)

Also please make sure you have eaten a good breakfast before you arrive at the boat house on Saturday (think ‘Noah Coombe’…)

Any questions please message me (Jake), otherwise I hope to see you there!

Friday Pool Session

Friday pool session. 

This session will focus on 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.

Jake Selway is a beater.

Dress as your Degree Social

Starting at Stephenson College bar at 19:30 we will all “don our degree”.

From maths symbols to politicians, to Hercules himself, whatever your degree- dress up for it!

CANCELLED Wednesday chill paddle

*CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH RIVER LEVELS*

Another chill paddle session. Everyone is welcome even if you haven’t been kayaking before. Meet at 13:30, we will finish by 15:00.

Please bring spare layers as it is currently quite cold, any questions please message Devon (Vice-Captain) or message the club instagram/WhatsApp. 

Ergs and Polo skills (on land)

Meet at 19:45, if you don't where the tank room is, meet at Maiden castle reception and message when you arrive and I'll come get you.

We will do a erg session combined with some throwing and getting used to polo balls.
We might also go over some basic rules in polo and things you might hear on the pitch/attacking and defensive plays.

Anyone is welcome (newcomers encouraged!)
Also a chance to ask any questions about polo.

Any questions please ask Maddie or on the general or canoe polo chat.
Session will end around 21:00, please bring a water bottle.

Tuesday morning ergs

Ergs. Meet at 7am, bring water. 

Sunday Morning Polo Training

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 session

Friday pool session. 

This session will focus on 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.

Thursday evening Ergs

Erging. Bring water. Faff may occur but session is 30 minutes, message Maddie if you can't find the rowing tank. 

Wednesday Chill Paddle

***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. It is now getting very chilly, so an extra fleece is a good idea.

Any questions please ask in the socials chat, message the club instagram, or message Devon (Vice Captain). 

Tuesday Morning Ergs

Prepare for pain.

Bring a water bottle, questionable playlists encouraged.

Sunday Polo

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 Session

Friday pool session. 

All welcome. This session will focus on rolling and high bracing in white water boats. Ideal for anyone wishing to get into or progress their ww paddling.

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.

Friday 5km

Friday morning 5km! Must be comfortable in polo boat or wavehopper (if, unsure, message an exec).

Meet at boathouse at 9am. This means 9am (couple minutes late is okay), we will be on the water for 9:15am no exceptions.

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 (Charlie). 

Please dress warmly if it's cold

Thursday ergs

Erging. Bring water. Faff may occur but session is 30 minutes, message Maddie if you can't find the rowing tank. 

Wednesday Chill Spoons

Chill spoons social. Socialising will be done. 

Wednesday chill paddle

***CANCELLED***

***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. It is now getting very chilly, so an extra fleece is a good idea.

Any questions please ask in the socials chat, message the club instagram, or message Devon (Vice Captain). 

Tuesday paddle to the pub

We will paddle to the pub, have a chat, and paddle back. Meet at the boathouse 6:30pm. Bring a means of payment and id if you're alcoholicly inclined. 

It is chilly, please bring a warm jacket. 

Tuesday Morning Ergs

Prepare for pain.

Questionable playlists encouraged