Lower Dart
1 December @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
| Venue/ Title of trip: | Lower Dart, Devon – a classic moving water trip for club members paddling open canoes and kayaks. |
| Date: | 01/12/2018 |
| Trip Leader: | Ian Blatchley Coach level 3 kayak WWSR, First Aid contact |
| Activity / Description of the Trip: | Grade 2 moving water river in Devon.
Guided trip though some coaching can be given as appropriate. |
| Craft: | Kayak and open canoe |
| Enviroment: | A classic Grade 2 river on Dartmoor – some weirs. Holne Bridge to Buckfastleigh – 3 miles |
| Type of Paddle: | Some experience needed. Can be challenging in higher water. Weather conditions can have an impact |
| Pre-requisites : | Two star with moving water experience |
| Who is leading the activities? : | Ian Blatchley |
| Additional Leaders or coaches : | Ed Edwards – coach level 3 open canoe and kayak etc,
Adrain Moon |
| Maximum number of participants: | 16 |
| Minimum number in group: | 3 |
| Plan B: | Depends on reason for cancelling trip to Lower Dart – if low water than will seek alternative paddling venue. If extreme weather then we may cancel trip altogther. Possibly Symonds Yat Other river options – Depends on water levels There is no plan to visit Cardiff Whitewater Centre |
| Meeting Time : | 9am |
| Meeting Location: | Sainsbury’s, Taunton next to M5 junction – Trip participants will be given full details. |
| Finish Time : | 4pm |
| Finish Location: | Cafe at Buckfastleigh |
| Transport details: | Own transport Parking available at the start and finish points. A shuttle will need to be done before paddling.Lifts It is normally expected that participants make their own way to and from the trip start and finish. For trips away from Pangbourne our trips usually start at the river or at an agreed meeting point en route.If you have difficulties arranging your own transport please contact the trip leader who will see if a lift can be arranged. However, we cannot guarantee that lifts are available. It is expected that anyone receiving a lift will agree to sharing all transport costs including fuel, tolls and parking. |
| Potential Cost : | Tranport cost for private vehicles – fuel, parking. Shared costs if sharing transport. |
| Equipment needed: | Paddling equipment – boat, paddle, buoyancy aid, Paddling clothes and footwear – please wear appropriate clothing for winter conditions Helmet Gloves, pogies as required Spare clothing eg an extra thermal top/fleece Drybag(s) Food, snacks, hot drink, water Medical and Consent form Personal medication – please inform the trip leader Gasses strap if required Change of clothes, towelBoats and other equipment If you need to hire a boat from the centre or need other equipment please contact the trip leader to arrange a mutually convenient pick up. The cost to hire a boat (and any equipment) will be £5 per day. |
