UCD Canoe Club

Committee Announcements => Announcements => Topic started by: Maryanne on April 01, 2013, 15:52:19

Title: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Maryanne on April 01, 2013, 15:52:19
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Ross on April 01, 2013, 16:21:49
Yep, doing Advanced Whitewater, RSR3, Canoe Polo and flat water K1
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: MarieH on April 01, 2013, 16:29:46
I'm going too. I have to pop home to Cork on the Saturday night though because it's my cousins' 21st. I'll be back up for the Sunday morning though.
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: DervM on April 01, 2013, 17:37:59
Si! Advanced whitewater, RSR3, physical fitness, and forward paddling clinic.
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: kmck on April 01, 2013, 18:15:19
Going
Think I'm doing white water slalom, down river racing
I think I'm doing the white water rafting and something else on the graigue to st.mullins
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Diarmuid on April 01, 2013, 18:16:39
yup, booked meself
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Chunderdragon on April 01, 2013, 18:30:48
Just booked there!
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Karen on April 01, 2013, 18:52:47
Me!
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Nuala on April 01, 2013, 23:17:32
I am also going.
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Matt on April 02, 2013, 14:51:03
Me too :)
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Tiny Tim on April 02, 2013, 20:51:37
Im going, working though im not sure at what. Im heading down on friday does anyone want a lift?
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Kater on April 04, 2013, 10:37:25
I'm going, registered early cause I thought we had to before the 15th, then I found out I work on Sunday, so I'll only be there for the Saturday and will take the bus back to Dub on Saturday night I think - going sea kayaking on Saturday :)  what time are you driving down on Friday, Dave?
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Kater on April 04, 2013, 10:53:19
Also, it looks like I might have to fill out a form to borrow a club paddle and club cag and maybe spraydeck - can we use club gear for this and will someone be around the boathouse Friday afternoon? Thanks
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Diarmuid on April 04, 2013, 11:02:46
you can definitely use club gear Kate, just fill out the gear borrowing form and all will be cool :)

we'll be going to Polo friday anyway so the bh will be open for that
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Kater on April 04, 2013, 11:04:39
or boathouse tonight, before/after pool session? (I'm thinking about departing tomorrow morning maybe to check out Kilkenny town and act North American but not really b/c no working camera so not a super annoying tourist but kind of a tourist)
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Diarmuid on April 04, 2013, 11:21:35
ah yep, tonigt sounds good, after el pool sesh
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Zog on April 05, 2013, 01:24:05
Sorry guys, I know it's a bit off topic but I was just wondering would anyone have space to take back a surf board for me from paddlefest to the boathouse, I'd really appreciate it!  :)
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Karen on April 07, 2013, 20:29:20
Woot!
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: kmck on April 08, 2013, 08:15:09
Anyone who didn't make it...... you mised out but the good news is that this going to be an annual event, next ones up north.
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: Karen on April 08, 2013, 11:57:14
I would highly recommend this event for next year to anyone who didn't make it this year.
It was fantastic value with four sessions, lunch and dinner, and transport included.

I thought it catered very well for all experience levels; for beginners to those who wanted to build up skill sets in rescue and river running, very qualified and some massively experienced instructors were on hand to teach. For people who might already be confident in these there was also great opportunity to try new disciplines, where there was no responsibility on you and you could concentrate purely on your own paddling.

I know I thoroughly enjoyed myself, I hope everyone else who made it down did to. Definitely going back next year.
Title: Re: UCDCC go to Paddlefest - 6th&7th of April
Post by: MarieH on April 08, 2013, 13:40:12
I would highly recommend this event for next year to anyone who didn't make it this year.
It was fantastic value with four sessions, lunch and dinner, and transport included.

I thought it catered very well for all experience levels; for beginners to those who wanted to build up skill sets in rescue and river running, very qualified and some massively experienced instructors were on hand to teach. For people who might already be confident in these there was also great opportunity to try new disciplines, where there was no responsibility on you and you could concentrate purely on your own paddling.

I know I thoroughly enjoyed myself, I hope everyone else who made it down did to. Definitely going back next year.

I'll second that. It was a fantastic weekend and I got to learn loads of new skills from really experienced instructors. I'd highly recommend this weekend to everyone wether you want to focus on improving your paddling skills or want to try something new, and it was fantastic value for money too. I'm already looking forward to next year.