Most, if not all of you have seen the Alps pictures and heard about how great those trips where. If you are thinking of going away to paddle this summer now is the time to start planning. I won't be able to go anywhere as I am getting dental work done and can't afford to. You will need( if you are a fresher second year or whatever) Trip leaders = people who can lead trips down rivers. Drivers = people who can rent and drive cars abroad. Punters = paddlers and hanger ons who make the holiday what it is. Most importantly you need one or two people who are willing to deal with campsites and general organisation. Over the next few weeks and over kerry, ask everyone who went abroad how they did it. They will also give you advice on what not to do. If you want to get the most out of your holiday the trips after christmas with the club are ideal to push up your paddling standard to at least grade 3. Remember that level 3 is just a piece of paper; so it is time on the water that counts.
