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Scotland 2025!!
An amazing week white water kayaking in Scotland - this trip will occur from the 23rd March - 29th March.
What do you need to know?
Well aren't you glad you asked...
Leave 23rd March (morning) drive up to scotland, paddle river on route! Arrive, settle then get ready for a packed week of daily kayaking, group meals, lots of Smirnoff icing, card games and more! Drive home on the 29th after paddling yet ANOTHER river and arrive home evening of the 29th.
Who is this trip aimed for?
Those who have been actively coming to sessions and actively paddling white water this academic year, it is a week for those to massively improve their kayaking and even get white water rolls if they have been working towards them but also paddle a variety of rivers dependant on weather (river opportunities occur with or without rain).
Exclude the sugar coating, it can and will be cold (we have a drying room and the club equipment is good but you don't want to be swimming multiple times a day - look at the videos below for ideas of rivers)
Queries on ability? Ask Charlotte (me!)
How much does it cost????
Because your trip officer is super eager, organised, and a legend... instead of previous costings of £30 a night (for 6 nights) it's under £20 a night!! Final costing for deposit will be confirmed but it is expected to be £110-£115 for the week!
This is a deposit to confirm your place and is non-refundable due to us booking out rooms (not beds etc). If something occurs it is highly recommended to find another person to replace you.
Aside from the deposit, it's food (daily meals cooked together - not just by me muhahahah) and travel miles etc.
SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY 19TH at 20:15!!! After the climbing social, any last minute queries ask people there about Scotland!
Further Information:
Little old write up here: https://s.craft.me/L28p3x30npzIYQ
Videos from the past years (rain dependant)
2022: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfzN9E7ihUlfPCwp3AdRx-QZsj12Dm36&si=GdnH3YbN8O9z-pHG (very little rain)
2023: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfzN9E7ihUmsovV65Uk5FctojagkHzkJ&si=vFjafWKj1qEGe3c6 (a fair amount of rain)
2024: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfzN9E7ihUmjjKlGoyhi--lm5HZLGwj0&si=ZIg3FxCmOkzj_auV (first 3 videos, no rain)
2025...... who knows
Last pool session of the year!!
Play polo in a nice warm pool!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.
Bring a towel, something you are happy to wear in the boat in the pool (Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well) as well as a change of clothes for afterwards.
Please only sign up for polo. To sign up to this session you must have been to a beginner polo session either in the pool or on the river before, if you are unsure whether this is you please chat to Madeline (Training).
Important: If you unsign less than 24 hours before the session you will still be charged, unless someone takes your spot.
Put a message in the socials chat if you unsign to give others the opportunity to sign up!
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership but non-members are also welcome for a price of £7.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15pm for transport to the Pool session.
The DUCC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on
Wednesday 19th March in TLC117 from 3pm. All club members are encouraged to
attend, even if you don't plan to run for an exec position. The AGM is a fun
event and serves an important role of choosing next year's exec.
The following roles are up for election for 25/26: Captain,
Vice-Captain, Treasurer, Trip Officer, Kit and Safety Officer, Social Secretary,
Training Officer, Welfare Officer, Media Secretary, Canoe Polo Secretary.
More details of the responsibilities of each role are on the
club Instagram page. If you wish to run for any of these roles, please submit a
1 page manifesto/poster to '[email protected]'. Your manifesto must
contain the names of a proposer and seconder. Previous examples are in the
files tab on the website. Please also prepare a 2 minute hust for the AGM. If
you are unsuccessful in your election, you will still be able to run for any
remaining positions! If you have any questions regarding any of the roles, feel
free to reach out to any members of the current Exec, who will be more than
happy to give answers.
The AGM After-Party will take place at 7:30pm at Revolution
bar (Revs). The cost is £18 which includes a buffet and drinks voucher. Please
fill in this form if you'd like to go:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbIzuP5RKxuf3v9MLi1mUtiooY2I7AvbQxxDAFG-kW0J8yQw/viewform?usp=dialog
Good luck to everyone running for an exec position, and see you at the
after-party!ig for an exec position, and see you at the after-party!
Last chill paddle of term!!
*Different time than usual*
You must be happy paddling to Prebends and back.
Starts at 12:30, off the water by 2pm for enough time to get changed before the AGM.
Remember clothes and a towel for afterwards and spare shoes!
Any questions ask in the groupchat or message Madeline (Training)
If you unsign please put a message in the chat so other people can sign up.
A friendly 'tournament'/match practice against some other local teams. This is a good chance for anyone going to bucs to get some extra match experience, but everyone is welcome (although you need to be confident in a polo boat - message me or Noah if you're unsure about anything).
Cost will be £4 + petrol money.
There are currently very limited spaces, so sign up! (hopefully more will open up)
Our Friday pool sessions are back!
Learn to roll in a nice warm pool! Play polo in a nice warm pool!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.
Bring a towel, something you are happy to wear in the boat in
the pool (Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a
sports top work well) as well as a change of clothes for afterwards.
When you sign up could you please add a comment saying either
'Rolling' or 'Polo’ depending on what you are intending to
do at the pool session. If you change your mind and cannot change the
comment as the session is full for example, please either message Madeline or
on the socials chat.
This
week there are 4 spaces for those wanting rolling coaching so please only sign
up if there are less than 4 people signed up for rolling. You are welcome to
play polo instead- keep checking though incase someone who has signed up for
rolling unsigns!
Last chance to learn to roll in a pool this year!!
Important: If you unsign less than 24 hours before the session
you will still be charged, unless someone takes your spot.
Put a message in the socials chat if you unsign to give others
the opportunity to sign up!
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership but non-members are
also welcome for a price of £7.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15pm for transport to the Pool session.
----**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. Keep an eye on the groupchat! **----
THE
WEDNESDAY WARRIORS RETURN AT MC 13:30-15:00
The
usual Wednesday session! Open to beginners and is simply a really chill couple
hours on the River Wear. If you want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun
afternoon on the river this is probably 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 not to wear jeans on the water since these shrink when wet.
If
you unsign please pop a message in the socials chat so others can sign up
Any
questions please ask in the socials chat or message Madeline (Training)
See
you there!
Water bottle
**NEW TIME**
Our Friday pool sessions are back! Signup quick because we have limited spaces this week.
Play polo in a nice warm pool!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.
Bring a towel, something you are happy to wear in the boat in
the pool (Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a
sports top work well) as well as a change of clothes for afterwards.
Please only sign up for polo (rolling
will be an option again next week). To sign up to this session you must
have been to a beginner polo session either in the pool or on the river before,
if you are unsure whether this is you please chat to Madeline (Training).
Important: If you unsign less than 24 hours before the session
you will still be charged, unless someone takes your spot.
Put a message in the socials chat if you unsign to give others
the opportunity to sign up!
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership but non-members are
also welcome for a price of £7.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15pm for transport to the Pool session.
5th? 5(.8)km time trial! Non-competitive paddle down to Prebends bridge and back. Times recorded on the website (if you want) so you can see your progress throughout the year.
Choose between polo boat or wavehopper. Whatever you are comfortable in. Swimming is not permitted. Faff also not permitted.
Will be called off if river is too high. keep an eye on the groupchat.
See you there.
PANCAKE DAY SOCIAL!
This Thursday (6th March) we're doing our annual pancake day social! Feel free to bring along any toppings you want (e.g., sugar, syrup, chocolate spread, squirty cream etc.)
It's at Charlotte's house in Neville's Cross, please message her for the address! Should be very easy to get to for people in the hill colleges!
Please sign-up if you want to come so we know how much we need to buy!
----**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. Keep an eye on the groupchat! **----
THE
WEDNESDAY WARRIORS RETURN AT MC 13:30-15:00
This week it is a skills session.
Everyone is welcome! Both beginners and experienced paddlers :)
Please
bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes and a
towel. It is best not to wear jeans on the water since these shrink when wet.
If
you unsign please pop a message in the socials chat so others can sign up
Any
questions please ask in the socials chat or message Madeline (Training)
See
you there!
Bring a water bottle
Our Friday pool sessions are back! Signup quick because we have limited spaces this week.
Learn to roll in a nice warm pool! Play polo in a nice warm pool!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.
Bring a towel, something you are happy to wear in the boat in
the pool (Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a
sports top work well) as well as a change of clothes for afterwards.
When you sign up could you please add a comment saying either
'Rolling' or 'Polo’ depending on what you are intending to
do at the pool session. If you change your mind and cannot change the
comment as the session is full for example, please either message Madeline or
on the socials chat.
This
week there are 2 spaces for those wanting rolling coaching so please only sign
up if there are less than 2 people signed up for rolling. You are welcome to
play polo instead- keep checking though incase someone who has signed up for
rolling unsigns!
This term rolling will only be an option every two weeks so sign up so you
don't miss out! Beginners to polo are welcome to sign up to these sessions as
well.
Important: If you unsign less than 24 hours before the session
you will still be charged, unless someone takes your spot.
Put a message in the socials chat if you unsign to give others
the opportunity to sign up!
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership but non-members are
also welcome for a price of £7.
Meet at the boathouse at 7pm for transport to the Pool session.
----**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. Keep an eye on the groupchat! **----
THE
WEDNESDAY WARRIORS RETURN AT MC 13:30-15:00
The
usual Wednesday session! Open to beginners and is simply a really chill couple
hours on the River Wear. If you want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun
afternoon on the river this is probably 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 not to wear jeans on the water since these shrink when wet.
If
you unsign please pop a message in the socials chat so others can sign up
Any
questions please ask in the socials chat or message Madeline (Training)
See
you there!
Polo training at 7am. What could be better?
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE#
Friendly DUCC 5-a-side football match. All welcome - we need at least ten names to make this work. No footballing ability required.
Please wear suitable trainers (no studs). Bibs (polo BAs) will be worn.
The match will take place on the John Snow College Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - left side of road, 100m beyond Van Mildert.
See you there!
Our Friday pool sessions are back!
Play polo in a nice warm pool!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.
Bring a towel, something you are happy to wear in the boat in the pool (Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well) as well as a change of clothes for afterwards.
Please only sign up for polo. To sign up to this session you must have been to a beginner polo session either in the pool or on the river before, if you are unsure whether this is you please chat to Madeline (Training).
Important: If you unsign less than 24 hours before the session you will still be charged, unless someone takes your spot.
Put a message in the socials chat if you unsign to give others the opportunity to sign up!
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership but non-members are also welcome for a price of £7.
Meet at the boathouse at 7pm for transport to the Pool session.
----**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. Keep an eye on the groupchat! **----
THE
WEDNESDAY WARRIORS RETURN AT MC 13:30-15:00
This week we will be learning how to rescue a boat! This is a very useful skill to have and I'd definitely recommend signing up if you would like a refresher/ are looking to do your FSRT (foundation safety and rescue training) course in the future/ are at all interested!
We will just be using a boat for these scenarios so you are not expected to do any swimming (yay!)
You must be comfortable paddling yourself and feel stable enough that you could support another boat on your own, as usual any questions about the session or whether you are unsure if you can sign up, please ask in the socials chat or message Madeline (Training)
Please
bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes and a
towel. It is best not to wear jeans on the water since these shrink when wet.
If
you unsign please pop a message in the socials chat so others can sign up
See
you there!
Ergs. Bring water bottle.
Our Friday pool sessions are back!
Play polo in a nice warm pool!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.
Bring a towel, something you are happy to wear in the boat in
the pool (Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a
sports top work well) as well as a change of clothes for afterwards.
Please only sign up for polo. To sign up to this session you must
have been to a beginner polo session either in the pool or on the river before,
if you are unsure whether this is you please chat to Madeline (Training).
Important: If you unsign less than 24 hours before the session
you will still be charged, unless someone takes your spot.
Put a message in the socials chat if you unsign to give others
the opportunity to sign up!
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership but non-members are
also welcome for a price of £7.
Meet at the boathouse at 7pm for transport to the Pool session.
