UCD Canoe Club

Committee Announcements => River Trips => Topic started by: sara griffin on April 05, 2016, 21:10:20

Title: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: sara griffin on April 05, 2016, 21:10:20
So we are approaching our final few weeks of kayaking for the year (sob, sob) This week will hold the annual New Committee Trip where basically you get your opportunity to take out your hungover frustrations out on the New Committee ;D

When: Saturday 9th April
Where: Wicklow
The Plan: Meet at the Boathouse at 10am to grab our gear, pack the trailer and load on to the bus

What to bring: 
•   €10! This covers the cost of the bus and instructors 

•   Warm clothes!!!! ….you know the drill at this stage!!
(avoid cotton at all costs! It makes you very, very cold when you’re wet). Anything made out of 'poly-' materials is a good bet!  Fleeces are great! Fleecy pyjamas are even better! Tights make a good layer, especially to pop over your fleecy layers before trying to put on a wetsuit (even the lads should consider investing!!) If you have a wetsuit bring it! If not, the club has a small selection of them...try to get to the boathouse on time to get first pick!

You can never, ever have enough layers!!!
So here’s your essential guide to keeping nice and toasty on the river ; http://forum.ucdcanoeclub.com/index.php/topic,10222.0.html

•   A pair of old shoes! (Or wet booties if you have them). For this trip socks won’t work...the water is going to be low, so if you come out of the boat, you'll be stepping on rocks (which is not fun in socks!) If you don't have a pair, pop into your local Penneys or Tesco and pick up a pair of cheap shoes!

•   Towel and warm, dry clothes for afterwards!

•   Some hot stuff! Flasks of tea, soup, hot blackcurrant...they'll all be much appreciated on the bus home!!  And chocolate bars or cereal bars!!  Nothing better than some sugar after a fun day on the water (avoid things that aren't in wrappers though, cause you won’t want to wait to wash your hands before eating them!).

Sign-up strictly closes at 12:00PM Thursday afternoon. Any late sign-ups will be placed on a waiting list.

The more hungover the better!!!

Please be reminded that if you sign-up and do not turn up for the trip without good notice, a charge of €5 will be applied.

Paddlers Assemble!!!

Bus:
1) Sara
2) Jacqui (I) Rebecca (I)
3) Niamh (canadian)
4) Steve
5) Ailbhe
6) Vettie (I)
7) deiv (canadian)
8) Ailbhe 4
9) Ailbhe C (I)
10) Jocano
11) Alex (I)
12) Rog
13) Nicola
14) Ross
15) Zog
16) Peter
17) Greg
18) Lynam (maybe)
19) Naddy (I)
20) Rory
21) Doireann (I)
22) John
23) Mark Ahern
24) Diarmuid
25) Eleonore
Waiting list:
1) Rebecca (I)
2) Eleonore (I)

Car:
1) Niall B
2)
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Jacqui on April 05, 2016, 21:15:03
sign me up
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Niamh Delaney on April 05, 2016, 21:40:19
Celebrating my level 3 by
... paddling a Canadian! If it's cool/possible/whatever else Deiv and I are Canadian-ing

More opportunities to sabotage in a canoe
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Steven Mul on April 05, 2016, 21:44:30
Yeah I'm game
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Vettie on April 05, 2016, 21:50:51
mmwahhhhhhhh hahahahaha. Committee beware!!!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Scabidas on April 05, 2016, 22:06:15
we should just reelect last years committee ;D
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Number 4 on April 05, 2016, 22:22:52
I'm in!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: ailbhe.c95 on April 05, 2016, 23:42:07
Me too  ;D
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Poopy Dick on April 06, 2016, 00:28:12
Shame that I missed out on ripping the utter shite out of the new committee 😩 enjoy 😊
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Jocano on April 06, 2016, 01:27:15
I shall be present!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Alex murray on April 06, 2016, 08:02:54
Sign me up plz
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: rog on April 06, 2016, 08:51:30
Do you know what stretch you're doing?
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Ross on April 06, 2016, 09:17:57
Sure!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: nicolamonahan on April 06, 2016, 10:07:07
Me too pwease 😀
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Zog on April 06, 2016, 10:51:47
I'm game! Rog, I'm nearly 100% it'll be a section below Jacksons, if thats any help, I'd be up for quick blast from trooperstown down if levels permit!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Peter O'Sullivan on April 06, 2016, 10:55:07
Yes please.
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Steven Mul on April 06, 2016, 12:05:45
I too would be game for trooperstown down before if levels play ball!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: rog on April 06, 2016, 12:16:33
I'm game! Rog, I'm nearly 100% it'll be a section below Jacksons, if thats any help, I'd be up for quick blast from trooperstown down if levels permit!

Sounds good!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Poohy on April 06, 2016, 12:29:18
we should just reelect last years committee ;D

I am gonna say no to this...
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Sexual Swan Healy on April 06, 2016, 14:26:32
Sign me up!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Andru93 on April 06, 2016, 15:53:29
Throw me down as a Maybe - (Jeep is currently in the shop at the moment getting a long overdue clutch replacement  :( )
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Vettie on April 06, 2016, 16:00:19
Throw me down as a Maybe - (Jeep is currently in the shop at the moment getting a long overdue clutch replacement  :( )

If coming will you be driving from Trim Andrew?  just to get an idea of bus numbers :)
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Zog on April 06, 2016, 19:37:08
Levels update: 0.9 m at Guinness bridge, that's enough to run Trooperstown down, there are showers etc due all week I'd say it'll be a runner on Saturday.
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: NadineJones on April 06, 2016, 19:42:13
Woop! Also, by "woop" I mean hells yeah :P
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Aoife S on April 06, 2016, 19:58:16
Cool! We'll still run club section of the river (Buckys to Clara Vale) but any level 3 who wants to can abandon ship at Trooperstown and meet the group at the bridge :)
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Kerry Gold on April 06, 2016, 23:13:40
ssssoooooooo........ya, ill sign up.
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: rog on April 07, 2016, 08:32:59
Do the club not run the annamoe-troopers town section anymore?
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Steven Mul on April 07, 2016, 10:12:13
Never on club trips, not 100% why to be honest. Could be an idea for this weekend though depending on the levels and who has signed up?
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: DervM on April 07, 2016, 11:09:44
You technically have to have level 4 instructors to be allowed put people and gear on that section on a club trip and we no longer have L4 instructors who'll do that for us for €50, or not often when the water is there.

not 100% why to be honest.

Mr. ex-Safety  :P
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: rog on April 07, 2016, 11:46:36
Is that stretch (apart from Guinesses) not classed as grade II? Though I think you're right, we probably only did that stretch when we had a L4 instructor.
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Douchier on April 07, 2016, 11:48:34
we no longer have L4 instructors who'll do that for us for €50

Naw, that's a shame - it was always good entertainment.

Anyway, sign me up!
(No bus for me, I can take some extra folks if the bus is full.
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Douchier on April 07, 2016, 11:50:18
Is that stretch (apart from Guinesses) not classed as grade II? Though I think you're right, we probably only did that stretch when we had a L4 instructor.

Sure, Jackson's is grade II - where's the problem?
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: rog on April 07, 2016, 12:17:21
Is that stretch (apart from Guinesses) not classed as grade II? Though I think you're right, we probably only did that stretch when we had a L4 instructor.

Sure, Jackson's is grade II - where's the problem?

Do the club not run the annamoe-troopers town section anymore?
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Doireann Lawless on April 07, 2016, 13:23:55
Hey, sorry I'm late, can I go on the waiting list for this trip?
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Aoife S on April 07, 2016, 13:47:35
Hey, sorry I'm late, can I go on the waiting list for this trip?

Yep you've got the last spot! :)
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Diarmuid on April 07, 2016, 14:14:50
hey, can I go on the waiting list?
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Aoife S on April 07, 2016, 14:29:46
hey, can I go on the waiting list?

If Niall B is still good for taking passengers you can come! If not we'll have to see what Andrew L's predicament is :)
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Diarmuid on April 07, 2016, 14:36:42
hey, can I go on the waiting list?

If Niall B is still good for taking passengers you can come! If not we'll have to see what Andrew L's predicament is :)

I didn't know Express Bus did 21 seater busses, thought they were all 25. But I'll get on to Niall
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Aoife S on April 07, 2016, 14:44:12
14 or 21 as far as I know (or atleast I was always quoted a 21 seater when I booked the big one...)

Edit: the invoice for this one says 25 but I could have sworn they've always been 21... So maybe just incase check with Niall but you're more than welcome on the bus if there's a seat...
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Diarmuid on April 07, 2016, 14:48:15
They were always 14 or 25 for us as far as I remember!

6 rows of 4 and then the 1 in the middle at the back?
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Aoife S on April 07, 2016, 14:52:19
Yeah makes sense! I don't know why I have 21 in my head!

Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Diarmuid on April 07, 2016, 15:17:59
Yeah makes sense! I don't know why I have 21 in my head!

You could be right, I'm just pretty sure it was always 25 :D
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: DervM on April 07, 2016, 15:20:03
23 as far as I remember. You could always call and ask them when you are booking?
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Aoife S on April 07, 2016, 15:24:35
It's booked 😜 the invoice says 25 but I used to always ask for a 21 seater and I've never had a reason to actually pay attention to how many seats are on the bus once I've gotten on 🙈
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Vettie on April 07, 2016, 15:43:03
I'm quite certain it's 25 seats. But when the company confirms for me we can adjust if necessary.
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Aoife S on April 07, 2016, 16:54:23
Yvette has confirmed there's 25 seats 🙈 I think I need to learn to count a bit better!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Vettie on April 07, 2016, 16:56:27
..... but diarmuid you can't sit with us :P
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Diarmuid on April 07, 2016, 17:30:37
..... but diarmuid you can't sit with us :P

Never liked you anyway!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Ross on April 07, 2016, 17:37:28
..... but diarmuid you can't sit with us :P

Never liked you anyway!

Glad you two came to an understanding
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Andru93 on April 07, 2016, 20:05:06
Jeep is back on the road, so put myself down as a yes  evil.gif

Also don't mind if i'll have to drive or not to wicklow, let me know if your struck.
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Doireann Lawless on April 07, 2016, 20:11:10
Thanks Aoife!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Becca B on April 07, 2016, 20:50:17
Pop my name down too please!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Jacqui on April 08, 2016, 11:24:05
sorry guys cant make the trip this weekend
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Can't ice-skate on April 08, 2016, 12:16:54
Shit Sorry forgot to sign up! Will come if allowed x
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Aoife S on April 08, 2016, 12:44:10
Shit Sorry forgot to sign up! Will come if allowed x

Are you a level 3 or not? 🙈 If you've got it we've physical bus space for you!! We just don't have an instructor space 🙈
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Mark on April 08, 2016, 21:47:05
Hello! I'd like to come. I have my level 3.  :o hopefully there's room on the bus!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Aoife S on April 08, 2016, 22:23:54
I dunno Mark...I think you might need to go in the instructor group 😜

Yup! There's a seat on the bus for ya!
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Mark on April 08, 2016, 22:35:29
Great! Thanks
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: rog on April 09, 2016, 18:31:45
Cheers guys! Great trip. Would you rather...
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Niamh Delaney on April 09, 2016, 19:25:20
Cheers guys! Great trip. Would you rather...
Great game! Apologies for ruining your innocent mind, Rog
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Douchier on April 09, 2016, 22:21:50
Jesus Christ...what did I miss? How can you ruin the innocence of such a fine rusty-trombonist?

Anyway, thanks for having me along, i had a great time and I'm delighted to see that the club is in good hands.
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: rog on April 10, 2016, 21:21:51
Haha no thank you for introducing me to a whole new world of possibilities for that game
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Peter O'Sullivan on April 11, 2016, 12:55:26
Cheers guys! Great trip. Would you rather...
Great game! Apologies for ruining your innocent mind, Rog

What did you say?
Title: Re: Post-AGM Trip 9-04-16
Post by: Niamh Delaney on April 11, 2016, 13:04:40
Cheers guys! Great trip. Would you rather...
Great game! Apologies for ruining your innocent mind, Rog

What did you say?
Errr ... let's just say events surrounding Clara Lara had a bit of an influence on the questions