Club Camping Trips – Club Members Only
Club Camping Trips – Club Members Only
‘AIMED AT BEGINNERS’
(Experienced members welcome too join to pass on knowledge and experiences)
Do you paddle a Kayak, a Canoe, a Paddle Board??
Do you want to join two camping/river trips this season??
Whats on Offer
Workshop at the Club to cover the following:
Paddling gear
Personal gear
Camping gear
Food
Stoves, pans etc
Should have/must have items
Navigation
Tents/Tarps
Sleeping gear
Packing gear into bags, barrels; how to carry them in/on your chosen craft
Practice paddling with gear??
TRIP ONE: A trip down part of the Ashby Canal then camping one night at the club
Shake down experience does your kit do the job??
Are you warm, dry and comfortable?
Can you cook a good meal?
After camping are you still warm, dry and comfortable in the morning??
TRIP TWO: Leicestershire River Soar trip one night out (longer trip more to do on route)
Trialing your gear choice
Decision making
Navigation
Portage (Issues and how to make it happen ??)
Paddling techniques loaded and over a longer distance
The aim is for this experience to be FUN and ENJOYABLE
Use the Facebook Page to register interest
Proposed Dates:
Workshop at the club – 10th May 2026
Trip 1 – Ashby Canal – 27th/28th June 2026
Trip 2 – River Soar – 12th/13th September 2026
