[Nigel]

I can only agree with the above thanks all and must say the trip today for me was Epic.

Tim,
a well organised trip once again, Big thanks and thanks for being the Pilot 🙂

[Nigel]

Hi Geoff and Kee,
Thanks for that.
Are you out this coming weekend ?

Cheers 🙂

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Morning Geoff,
Many thanks for that look forward to it, I hope your well ?
Barry , ignore my above post as Geoff hasput me right,

Cheers

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Hi Barry,
Did you take any footage of the Teme on Saturday ? and Geoff did Kee take any ? after all he is the Club camera man and Mascot, Ha Ha

Cheers Gent’s 🙂

[Nigel]

A pleasure to have your company and on hand advice Mr Chairman, as always, agreeing with Rich D, hope you are able to grace us with your presence more often this year.
Gent’s the company was great and our mascot Mr Keelan, showed off a couple of very brave and confident rolls in a murky and chilly river, thanks all.
Rich D, I second the warmer weather and a well earned cold beer after a paddle it will make a welcome change.
Cheers All 🙂

[Nigel]

Thank’s Guy’s,
Ask away Geoff no problem .

Cheers

[Nigel]

Sorry I have a problem with my you tube at moment will try to fix

[Nigel]

Morning All,
As promised for those who to view, a little collection of snap shots from Saturday, on the Dee view at http://youtu.be/ejlR0dhmL5E

Cheers 🙂

[Nigel]

Nice one Geoff,
Some great footage once again and nice write up, sorry to leave the report to you I will do the next one !
Cheers

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Hi Tim,
I thought the meeting went well. Good venue and the facilities are first class, nice one.
I felt some useful ideas and good decisions were made, with real commitment to training and improving the experience level and qualifications within the club, giving every member an opportunity to get involved, and gain experience and also knowledge at very little ££ cost to individuals.
Cheers 🙂

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Hi All,
Rich and Geoff, (see other report titled River Usk 16/02/2013), have compiled a good report of Saturdays paddle, the group was mixed with regards ability and experience but everyone handled the river admirably, a few silly swims with no real need for concern as dealt with efficiently and quickly.
Note: This River moves a quite a pace even on the wider flat sections and this is worth remembering for the less experienced paddler as some of the horizon lines can be a little tricky to define and you can be on top of a feature sooner than expected, just keep focused at all times.
The Mill Falls, as can be seen from Geoff’s video footage, has several different way’s of approach, we used a few different lines between us and all had successful clean runs, the river from the bank river right, scouting from the rocks looks more difficult than it is when you paddle it, a number of very large boulders to negotiate about half way down the fall, but room and time to position your boat with a little thought and commitment.( Show the water who is boss !!)
From the Mill down river a number of interesting features, ledges small drops and some slightly larger drops from and over broken weirs, a couple with some strong tow back, so be sure to keep the paddle strokes going so as not to get stuck in any funny water.
The last leg down towards the get out at the Hotel on River left is a bit of a boulder bed and keeps you on your toes down to the last metre.
A great paddle, the weather was good around 6 degrees, slightly grey with very little wind, the company was great and all in all a really enjoyable day, Big thanks to Rich D , for the organisation and everyone else for the good company and team spirit shown throughout the trip.
Cheers All 🙂

[Nigel]

I must agree with Rich, I have been in tears watching this, not in a vindictive way, but your face says it all at the end Geoff .

Really hope your wounds heal quickly “OUCH” they look sore, and really sorry about the blades 🙁

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Hi All,
May I apologise for the poor quality of the second video footage it was taken by me not Zaf, but with Zaf’s camera also the still photo.s are out of focus and yes Me again!!
Sorry Zaf 🙁
I had a really good day and managed a couple of moves I hadn’t expected to tackle, then again I was expecting the Lower ‘T’ not Upper ‘T’, albeit only on the Upper part of the Graveyard, a good training ground I must admit.

Thanks for the help and advice guy’s. 🙂

[Nigel]

Hi All,
this really shows the importance of giving that little bit of extra time and distance when tackling even reasonably tame drops, and ensuring the drop is clear and the previous paddler out of the way and safe before we take the plunge, it is a little like driving a car and allowing the safe distance between the car in front and yourself, as we know different speeds and conditions affect the distances required to stop. We travel on moving water which varies in speed all the time and we need to observe this at all times to ensure we all have enjoyable, fun trips but most importantly we are all SAFE. I think we as a club are fortunate to have several very experienced members who look after the safety of us all extremely well and ensure we work as a team, Thanks Guy’s.
Have we any safety days coming up as I would like to attend.

Cheers 🙂

[Nigel]

Well it sounds like a good day out, glad you both finished the day safely. The classic ending retire to the pub to put the world to rights, and arrange the next trip. Mark please remember the SAW next time ! Ha Ha.
All,
We have two Olympians in the Club preparing for Rio, Mark the secret Slalom specialist (with a Slalom boat ) and our illustrious Chairman a pool contender for Rio, these guy’s have some great adventures, I think they are more SAS, involved than Firemen Sam’s !! , Well done Guy’s Happy paddling 🙂

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