http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:53:24 +0000 MyBB http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2396 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:58:04 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2396 Only a suggestion, rather than raise sponsorship we all pay a fee to participate. (and a bigger fee to not!)

How does a fiver sound.

North West
Venue - river mersey from Ford street stockport to Northernden weir

Jammy + 1
Canalvoyageur + 1
Sue + 1
BB.
Iain

meeting up at 10am for car shuttle at ford street stockport all details on the mersey trail to be found here

just add your name on if interested iain.]]> Only a suggestion, rather than raise sponsorship we all pay a fee to participate. (and a bigger fee to not!)

How does a fiver sound.

North West
Venue - river mersey from Ford street stockport to Northernden weir

Jammy + 1
Canalvoyageur + 1
Sue + 1
BB.
Iain

meeting up at 10am for car shuttle at ford street stockport all details on the mersey trail to be found here

just add your name on if interested iain.]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2395 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:17:06 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2395
Attendees

Tim
Simes
AlexD
Ben

So we have 2 spaces left, cost is £80.00 pp for the weekend, some of the group are camping just up the road.

More details on request.]]>
Attendees

Tim
Simes
AlexD
Ben

So we have 2 spaces left, cost is £80.00 pp for the weekend, some of the group are camping just up the road.

More details on request.]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2394 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:06:58 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2394
Anyway I digress,,, after a traumatic night on Thursday getting back from the hospital at 3am after admitting my dad, Heather and I were kn ed but still we arose early on Friday morning did all the chores, visited poor old dad in hospital and eventually set off to Welsh Wales at 5.00pm, arriving at the Travelodge at 8.00, quick visit to the Little Chef for some food and in bed by 9.30 to catch up on some much needed sleep result

Up at 6.45am showered dressed and into the Little Chef for breakfast and away by 8.00 arrived at Tryweryn by 9.00 and the water had just started to release but only at 9 cumics, so it was a bit low water but fast flowing.

Heather did a practice run which went well then the wait for the first runs, Heather did a storming first run and was laying in 3rd place, then the wait for second runs, well the tiredness started to kick in with waiting around.

Second runs over (which did not go as planned) and Heather finished a creditable 4th overall and first U23

Next event,,,, Tryweryn again in April the weekend before the Bala meet ]]>
Anyway I digress,,, after a traumatic night on Thursday getting back from the hospital at 3am after admitting my dad, Heather and I were kn ed but still we arose early on Friday morning did all the chores, visited poor old dad in hospital and eventually set off to Welsh Wales at 5.00pm, arriving at the Travelodge at 8.00, quick visit to the Little Chef for some food and in bed by 9.30 to catch up on some much needed sleep result

Up at 6.45am showered dressed and into the Little Chef for breakfast and away by 8.00 arrived at Tryweryn by 9.00 and the water had just started to release but only at 9 cumics, so it was a bit low water but fast flowing.

Heather did a practice run which went well then the wait for the first runs, Heather did a storming first run and was laying in 3rd place, then the wait for second runs, well the tiredness started to kick in with waiting around.

Second runs over (which did not go as planned) and Heather finished a creditable 4th overall and first U23

Next event,,,, Tryweryn again in April the weekend before the Bala meet ]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2392 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:53:34 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2392
Phil]]>
Phil]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2388 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:19:18 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2388 2010 C-waV "Spring meet"
April 23rd, 24th & 25th
Lake Bala
Wales

The venue is Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), North Wales, staying at the 4 star camping and caravan park of Glanllyn. Access to the lake is available direct from the site.

Locally other than Bala there are paddling opportunities for both flat water paddlers at Lake Vyrnwy and for the thrill seekers is the National white water centre; Canolfan Tryweryn and the River Dee at Llangollen.
Wales.

This is the perfect opportunity for new members and novices to attend, new members to put faces to names, novices for the sheltered shallow bay is ideal for practice and general play.

A great social event. Canoeing is strictly peer group and at you own risk. However, there is often many experienced canoeists and coaches in attendance to offer guidance and advice, all you need do is ask.

There is a charge of £10 per canoe per day to use the lake.

Site details:
GLANLLYN CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK
BALA GWYNEDD LL23 7SS
Tel. 01678 540227/540441
Check out their website for charges and contact details.
Information

Everyone is more than welcome, but must register to be able to attend.

Guests viewing this event and who wish to join us, you'll be more than welcome.
Please register an this forum and sign the attendance list. Thank you.

Attendees: (copy and paste this list into a new post adding your name to the bottom)

Nige + 3
Luke]]> 2010 C-waV "Spring meet"
April 23rd, 24th & 25th
Lake Bala
Wales

The venue is Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), North Wales, staying at the 4 star camping and caravan park of Glanllyn. Access to the lake is available direct from the site.

Locally other than Bala there are paddling opportunities for both flat water paddlers at Lake Vyrnwy and for the thrill seekers is the National white water centre; Canolfan Tryweryn and the River Dee at Llangollen.
Wales.

This is the perfect opportunity for new members and novices to attend, new members to put faces to names, novices for the sheltered shallow bay is ideal for practice and general play.

A great social event. Canoeing is strictly peer group and at you own risk. However, there is often many experienced canoeists and coaches in attendance to offer guidance and advice, all you need do is ask.

There is a charge of £10 per canoe per day to use the lake.

Site details:
GLANLLYN CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK
BALA GWYNEDD LL23 7SS
Tel. 01678 540227/540441
Check out their website for charges and contact details.
Information

Everyone is more than welcome, but must register to be able to attend.

Guests viewing this event and who wish to join us, you'll be more than welcome.
Please register an this forum and sign the attendance list. Thank you.

Attendees: (copy and paste this list into a new post adding your name to the bottom)

Nige + 3
Luke]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2387 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:43:04 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2387
As for the name well,,,,,,,,,,

The new address is

10 Kirk Sandall Network Centre
Doncaster Road
Kirk Sandall
Doncaster
DN3 2QE

Telephone 01302 890000
Mobile 07733 092222

The website address is http://www.yorkshirecanoes.co.uk

In addition to the new Doncaster shop we have two shops in Scotland as well Stirling Canoes and Nevis Canoes so when you are away paddling in Scotland you can be assured of the same friendly welcome.

We will be having an open day shortly and will post the date on this thread.

Look forward to seeing you all soon.

Graeme, Dave, Susan, Rena, Alan and Heather]]>
As for the name well,,,,,,,,,,

The new address is

10 Kirk Sandall Network Centre
Doncaster Road
Kirk Sandall
Doncaster
DN3 2QE

Telephone 01302 890000
Mobile 07733 092222

The website address is http://www.yorkshirecanoes.co.uk

In addition to the new Doncaster shop we have two shops in Scotland as well Stirling Canoes and Nevis Canoes so when you are away paddling in Scotland you can be assured of the same friendly welcome.

We will be having an open day shortly and will post the date on this thread.

Look forward to seeing you all soon.

Graeme, Dave, Susan, Rena, Alan and Heather]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2386 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:10:11 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2386 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2385 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:34:33 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2385
http://www.keela.co.uk/index.php?main_pa...cts_id=210

It looks like the perfect jacket to take on a canoe trip, just as warm as a Down Jacket, but the fibres repel water which makes it a much better choice than a Down Jacket for canoeists, it packs up really small and even better is less than half the price of a Down Jacket.

Should be just the thing to wear in the evening when canoe camping or in the dry bag as emergency clothing when out for a paddle anywhere.

Terry]]>
http://www.keela.co.uk/index.php?main_pa...cts_id=210

It looks like the perfect jacket to take on a canoe trip, just as warm as a Down Jacket, but the fibres repel water which makes it a much better choice than a Down Jacket for canoeists, it packs up really small and even better is less than half the price of a Down Jacket.

Should be just the thing to wear in the evening when canoe camping or in the dry bag as emergency clothing when out for a paddle anywhere.

Terry]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2384 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2384
got ready and headed downstairs now having pre packed the car the night before i thought iv got this sorted i just need to get the boats with mike opening the door i looked out and to my horror between me looking out of my window and getting downstairs some had parked across my drive meaning i was blocked in tried to find my dads car key in the hope i could move his to get mine out easier but to no luck so off round the houses to find the owner.

This put me behind and so arrived at the club late and arrived at the put in even later.

arrived to find fabulous weather and 3 people waiting we sat had a small chat then decided to get on and paddle














a bit of sailid was done by all except georgina




lunch stop on peel island


a view up the lake from the boat as we got in at peel island


looking back to peel island


i love this pic showing the lake the scenery and the weather all in one


gill




our peace was shattered and tese were the culprits rally cars tearing up and down dirt tracks and the road next to coniston stll not sure weather it was a rally tournament or just practice as there were marshalss all about and lots of different rally cars


peace regained and myself and my adopted aunty georgina rafted up to paddle bak across the lake to the get out catching the lesser spotted stringbean (mike)


thisis my adopted aunty G (Georgina)


all too soon we were back at the get in.

We packed all our gear up and headed off to a recommended pub by georgina who is lucky enough to own a holiday home 5 minutes from the lake. Then it was home we went a good day was had by all when we eventually arrived and we had some fantastic company it was just a shame that mark D couldnt paddle due to an earlier accident with a certain spanish fly in the swimming pool the sunday before.

iain.]]>
got ready and headed downstairs now having pre packed the car the night before i thought iv got this sorted i just need to get the boats with mike opening the door i looked out and to my horror between me looking out of my window and getting downstairs some had parked across my drive meaning i was blocked in tried to find my dads car key in the hope i could move his to get mine out easier but to no luck so off round the houses to find the owner.

This put me behind and so arrived at the club late and arrived at the put in even later.

arrived to find fabulous weather and 3 people waiting we sat had a small chat then decided to get on and paddle














a bit of sailid was done by all except georgina




lunch stop on peel island


a view up the lake from the boat as we got in at peel island


looking back to peel island


i love this pic showing the lake the scenery and the weather all in one


gill




our peace was shattered and tese were the culprits rally cars tearing up and down dirt tracks and the road next to coniston stll not sure weather it was a rally tournament or just practice as there were marshalss all about and lots of different rally cars


peace regained and myself and my adopted aunty georgina rafted up to paddle bak across the lake to the get out catching the lesser spotted stringbean (mike)


thisis my adopted aunty G (Georgina)


all too soon we were back at the get in.

We packed all our gear up and headed off to a recommended pub by georgina who is lucky enough to own a holiday home 5 minutes from the lake. Then it was home we went a good day was had by all when we eventually arrived and we had some fantastic company it was just a shame that mark D couldnt paddle due to an earlier accident with a certain spanish fly in the swimming pool the sunday before.

iain.]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2383 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:41:26 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2383


This is the second generation (means nothing to me) boot. Designed for climbing over wet rocks and jumping into water a lot...Canyoneering with this in mind they should be good for ww canoeing.

The material of the boot looks like a multiple layer of yellow mesh along with a drain hole to allow water to escape.



there is plenty of ankle support and protection ,



I have them sized to fit over my drysuit socks and warm socks inside, we'll see how warm they are when I go a paddlin,
In warmer weather I intend to wear my neoprene socks agian we'll see how I fare.

The closure is a mix of velcro on the double "tongue" and two sturdy looking buckles.

I will report on their performance after a test run.......

Cheers
Tim]]>


This is the second generation (means nothing to me) boot. Designed for climbing over wet rocks and jumping into water a lot...Canyoneering with this in mind they should be good for ww canoeing.

The material of the boot looks like a multiple layer of yellow mesh along with a drain hole to allow water to escape.



there is plenty of ankle support and protection ,



I have them sized to fit over my drysuit socks and warm socks inside, we'll see how warm they are when I go a paddlin,
In warmer weather I intend to wear my neoprene socks agian we'll see how I fare.

The closure is a mix of velcro on the double "tongue" and two sturdy looking buckles.

I will report on their performance after a test run.......

Cheers
Tim]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2382 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:23:35 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2382 after me trying on the drysuit and a plethora of boots Mandy asked if they had a Fusion she could sit in, off to the boat shed we went..... A small lime green WW spec boat was there as did a large ww spec boat. So Mandy being Mandy tried them both. She fitted into the small one well, the only I can see only one down side one the small one is the hatch, it is a lot smaller than the one in the lager boat, but it's something she can live with. Thank god it was the WW spec because Mandy had that look in her eye. Back to the shop we went, OHNO! there was one in there......"do you think I could try it?" asked the wife with this gleam in her eye. Ok says (shop)Tim.
Off she goes.



"Wadda you think?" she said to me as I had my head between my knees.
"watcha mean? wadda you think?" I replied
"welllll" she gave me the look "I neeeeed it"
I could see she was in love, how could I refuse.
By this time the credit card was making a break for it......
Not only that but Nancy needed a new cag as well.
A deal was struck. Now we need to sell a boat not only for the money but we've no bl**dy room. Poor old Ozzy can't get out to go to the loo!




I have had a credit crunch
Cheers
Tim]]> after me trying on the drysuit and a plethora of boots Mandy asked if they had a Fusion she could sit in, off to the boat shed we went..... A small lime green WW spec boat was there as did a large ww spec boat. So Mandy being Mandy tried them both. She fitted into the small one well, the only I can see only one down side one the small one is the hatch, it is a lot smaller than the one in the lager boat, but it's something she can live with. Thank god it was the WW spec because Mandy had that look in her eye. Back to the shop we went, OHNO! there was one in there......"do you think I could try it?" asked the wife with this gleam in her eye. Ok says (shop)Tim.
Off she goes.



"Wadda you think?" she said to me as I had my head between my knees.
"watcha mean? wadda you think?" I replied
"welllll" she gave me the look "I neeeeed it"
I could see she was in love, how could I refuse.
By this time the credit card was making a break for it......
Not only that but Nancy needed a new cag as well.
A deal was struck. Now we need to sell a boat not only for the money but we've no bl**dy room. Poor old Ozzy can't get out to go to the loo!




I have had a credit crunch
Cheers
Tim]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2379 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:43:19 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2379
My first trip is taking shape, and I am intending to spend three or four days on the canal. Although due to the leak I guess that it is going to be a half way there and then back again trip. 1 in 4 hills and a couple of miles portage doesn't much appeal!

As long as the canal isn't frozen up then I should be heading over there next Wednesday (10th March).

Rod]]>
My first trip is taking shape, and I am intending to spend three or four days on the canal. Although due to the leak I guess that it is going to be a half way there and then back again trip. 1 in 4 hills and a couple of miles portage doesn't much appeal!

As long as the canal isn't frozen up then I should be heading over there next Wednesday (10th March).

Rod]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2377 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:51:19 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2377
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53062]]>
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53062]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2376 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:42:12 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2376 A big Happy Birthday Luke

Have a great day Bigun...



...and good luck with your maths exam. ]]> A big Happy Birthday Luke

Have a great day Bigun...



...and good luck with your maths exam. ]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2375 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:01:51 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2375

Vowed to return and take a couple of decent shots, this is ...

The results (not canoe related but we loved it!)...

A normal photo of "The Bear Gate"...



And worked on...



The 'Three Fishes'...boring....



And with a bit of spice....



Average Bear Gate...



Turned around...



And from the West...



with work...



Lookin' forward to getting funky with the boats.....

Cheers
Red.]]>

Vowed to return and take a couple of decent shots, this is ...

The results (not canoe related but we loved it!)...

A normal photo of "The Bear Gate"...



And worked on...



The 'Three Fishes'...boring....



And with a bit of spice....



Average Bear Gate...



Turned around...



And from the West...



with work...



Lookin' forward to getting funky with the boats.....

Cheers
Red.]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2374 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:31:23 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2374
I think me a day at the Yat! any one else?

Cheers
Tim]]>
I think me a day at the Yat! any one else?

Cheers
Tim]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2373 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:19:47 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2373
The weather forecast wasn't too far wrong. I travelled up to Norfolk on Thursday, arriving at the camp-site early in the afternoon to find Nige and Luke encamped. A quick pitch, then to the pub for lunch ......

Friday was written off due to high winds and persistent rain. When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping - so we did.

Saturday had more promise. A few showers in the morning and sun in the afternoon.

A view of 'The Mall' looking down to the baronial lodgings - no flag was flying so her ladyship, the good Lady J-D, was not in residence.


To the water - we paddled down the Ant to the Bure. We stopped to look around the remains of St Benet's Abbey and the old drainage Mill:



We then paddled down to South Walsham Broad, stopping for lunch in one of the backwaters on the way.

Father and Son:





Andy (Out N About) and MarkS both tried sailing with some success, although the wind had dropped by the afternoon.

A CWaV shot - wide open skies:




The usual suspects:

but - WHERE'S BIFF??

Sunday- rain and more rain. Packed up early and left.

Good long weekend - nice to get away, and at least we got a good days paddle.



Biff]]>
The weather forecast wasn't too far wrong. I travelled up to Norfolk on Thursday, arriving at the camp-site early in the afternoon to find Nige and Luke encamped. A quick pitch, then to the pub for lunch ......

Friday was written off due to high winds and persistent rain. When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping - so we did.

Saturday had more promise. A few showers in the morning and sun in the afternoon.

A view of 'The Mall' looking down to the baronial lodgings - no flag was flying so her ladyship, the good Lady J-D, was not in residence.


To the water - we paddled down the Ant to the Bure. We stopped to look around the remains of St Benet's Abbey and the old drainage Mill:



We then paddled down to South Walsham Broad, stopping for lunch in one of the backwaters on the way.

Father and Son:





Andy (Out N About) and MarkS both tried sailing with some success, although the wind had dropped by the afternoon.

A CWaV shot - wide open skies:




The usual suspects:

but - WHERE'S BIFF??

Sunday- rain and more rain. Packed up early and left.

Good long weekend - nice to get away, and at least we got a good days paddle.



Biff]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2372 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:09:55 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2372
See you on the boards!]]>
See you on the boards!]]> http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2371 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:37:10 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2371 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2370 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:29:38 +0000 http://www.canoewithaview.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=2370 Do any of you share my admiration of her and her achievement, I know she had a support team and wasn't exactly on her own, but still an achievement none the less.
Well Done Helen.
Best Regards Bill

Ps We get our chance with joining Sir Jammies Sports relief Mile.]]> Do any of you share my admiration of her and her achievement, I know she had a support team and wasn't exactly on her own, but still an achievement none the less.
Well Done Helen.
Best Regards Bill

Ps We get our chance with joining Sir Jammies Sports relief Mile.]]>