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02.10.2024 - 1.30pm
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!
It's the trip you have all been waiting for:
Wales 2024!!
What more could you want than a place on this trip to get you motivated through May, onto June so that you can come to Wales!
From the 20th-25th DUCC will be heading down to Wales for our cross-over kayaking - from social paddles to Whitewater kayaking, Wales has it all! (and a lot of choccy milk!!)
We aim to have a variety of paddling opportunities to cater towards the group mixed in with a social event and a really lovely atmosphere.
Have a look at last year's Wales trip: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuWg5KMoqGg/?igsh=MXM1czQ5cnd2NGR3OQ==
ALL ABILITIES WELCOME if you are a member of the club! We stay in a scout hut which is £6/person/night and there are showers! Deposit for this trip is £30 to secure your place. You will need a roll mat and sleeping bag for this trip but the overall accommodation is very nice for the price. Any queries give your Trip Officer (Charlotte) a message!
SIGN UPS ARE SUNDAY 5TH 9PM
(Note more spaces will open up if we get more drivers as we do have the TD 7-seater)
Seen people kayaking and wanted to give it a go?
Haven’t felt confident enough or had the ability level to join
one of the Sunday chill paddles?
Then come join us for a paddle on Tuesday at 10am on the River
Wear! (We will aim to be off the water for around 12).
Meet
at the boathouse which is at Maiden Castle by the bridge over to the grass
pitches.
This
session is suitable for complete beginners so don't worry if you've never
paddled before.
Please come in sports clothes you are happy
to get wet (no jeans and ideally no cotton), bring a change of clothes for
afterwards, a towel and another pair of shoes you don’t mind getting wet for on
the water.
Message
us on Instagram or facebook with any questions, hope to see you there!
Note:
We provide all of the kayaking kit and the session is completely free if you
are new to the club.
This is a great way to relax, take
whatever boat you are comfortable in - we will paddle up to Prebends Bridge and
possibly play some games once we're there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely
pace. Meet at 6, we should be off the water by about 8.
CANCELLED CANCELLED
Turn up and have fun
Played canoe polo before? Amazing! Imagine all the fun of previous sessions but minus the fitness and add (hopefully) sunny weather! Come along to develop some skills and chat with friends in a fun, hopefully helpful, fitness free session!
Not played canoe polo before? That means you haven't known the triumphs and defeats, the epic highs and lows of high sch-, sorry, university canoe polo. But this can be rectified! Come along to learn the basics and throw a ball around in the sun. It's not like you have much else to do now exams are over!
The exact contents of this session will depend on what ability mix we have.
Any questions chat to Sarah!
This is a great way to relax during exam periods, take whatever boat you are comfortable in - we will paddle up to Prebends Bridge and possibly play some games once we're there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely pace. Meet at 6, we should be off the water by about 8.
Off to the Tees tomorrow!
Boathouse at 9am - bring some water for the day and lunch for the way back or at least some snacks!
Don't forget a spare change of clothes, towels etc etc.
It has been raining but should be a nice and decent level. Perfect opportunity to lap certain features such as dog's leg and low force.
Any queries give Charlotte a message!
Cancelled as the river is too high
This is a great way to relax during exam periods, take
whatever boat you are comfortable in - we will paddle up to Prebends Bridge and
possibly play some games once we're there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely
pace. Meet at 6, we should be off the water by about 8.
Tuesday Morning Fitness - Planning on doing some sprints in polo boats and then endurance.
Note - starts at 8am so we can all have a lie in.
This is a great way to relax during exam periods, take whatever boat
you are comfortable in - we will paddle up to Prebends Bridge and possibly play
some games once we're there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely
pace. Meet at the boathouse at 4:30, we should be off the water by about 6:30.
Note: Different time this week
Is it river water or did I just have a little cry?
Join me and Noah after our AMV exam for some polo, because who needs to be able to solve IN/IN PDEs when you can throw a ball. Everyone welcome as long as your comfortable in a polo boat :)
This is a great way to relax during exam periods, take whatever boat you are comfortable in - we will paddle up to Prebends Bridge and possibly play some games once we're there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely pace. Meet at 6, we should be off the water by about 8.
---**NOTE: The river levels have
the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be
called off last minute **----
We take
polo boats and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river
boats and if you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any
questions ask Josh.
Slightly later than normal this week, if you would prefer it to be earlier let Madeline/Josh know.
Meet at the boathouse at 8am.
---**NOTE: The river levels have
the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be
called off last minute **----
We take
polo boats and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river
boats and if you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any
questions ask Josh.
Slightly later than normal this week, if you would prefer it to be earlier let Madeline/Josh know.
Meet at the boathouse at 8am.
NOW ON TUESDAY
Come to the first of our Sunday evening chill paddles! This is a great way to relax during exam periods, take whatever boat you are comfortable in - we will paddle up to Prebends Bridge and possibly play some games once we're there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely pace. Meet at 6, we should be off the water by about 8.
Scotland WW kayaking trip.
DUCC’s annual Easter trip to Scotland. (Fort William) 25th
– 31th of March.
Ability level: Comfortable
on Grade 3, wanting to run some Grade 4’s, starting to roll in WW.
This trip is aimed at intermediate and advanced paddlers. If you
are not comfortable running Grade 3 river with Grade 4 features, then please
don’t expect to paddle every day.
This trip is slightly more bougie than the average DUCC trip. We will be
staying in the same location as last year. https://www.accommodation-fortwilliam.co.uk/accommodation/hostel-bunkhouse-2/blacksmiths-hostel/
Accommodation will cost £144. Please pay this to the canoe club account
with reference. Then transport and food costs will be sorted out after the trip.
Name: Durham University Canoe Club
Sort Code: 20-27-66
Account Number: 53770109
Any questions or suggestions, please speak to Josh or Charlotte.
---**NOTE:
The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so
the session may be called off last minute **----
We take polo boats
and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river boats and if
you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any questions ask
Charlotte/Ben/Noah/Josh
Do you want to go kayaking in the cold and damp? Of course you do.
Meet at the
boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all
important 9am lectures. Will be a mix of sprints, polo skills, chat, and
general hard work but also fun.
### Note that since I haven't heard back from Hartlepool there is a chance this may not go ahead, please keep an eye on the group chat ###
Come play polo in a nice warm pool for the last time this year.
