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Abingdon’s Watersports Open Day

July 1, 2009

KCC Hut Opening + Aunt Sally

This is a joint venture by KCC, PYCC, Abbey Sailing Club and Abingdon Rowing Club under the auspices of the Vale Watersports Forum.

The full Vale of the white Horse press release can be found by clicking HERE.

 

"Vale residents are being encouraged to try something new this summer by joining in the fun at Abingdon’s Watersports Open Day.

People of all ages and abilities will get the chance to try out a whole host of water related activities on 11 July thanks to the Vale of White Horse District Council, Kingfisher Canoe Club, Pathfinder Youth Canoe Club, Abbey Sailing Club and Abingdon Rowing Club.

Anyone visiting the Watersports Open Day will get the chance to have a go at kayaking, rowing and sailing for free, as well as having the opportunity to take part in competitions, watch rowing demonstrations and tuck into a tasty BBQ.

If you would like to try your hand at a new Watersport, or simply just fancy spending a bit of time in the sun watching the demonstrations, then why not pop down to the Abingdon Watersports Open Day at Wilsham Road, Abingdon, between 10am and 3pm on 11 July.  Everyone is welcome."

Volunteers Required. On water sessions. We need instructors to take folk out on the water, both volunteers for taking open boats sessions out as well as kayak sessions. The KCC is also going to man the reception desk for folk to sign temporary club membership forms (so volunteers for this as well please). The more KCC folk that come the easier it will be as we can swap around.

Ahead of time we are also looking for volunteers to help clear the site and cut the grass the w/e before. Any volunteers from the club who can help should let Louise know.

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Blastathon Results

June 15, 2009

JoSee the table below for the results of the 2009 Blastathon. Congratulations to Jo, Lenny and Andy. Also a great big thanks to all those who turned up to watch, help or heckle!  

 

 

Name

Total Score

Final Position

Junior Category

Lenny

25

1

Chyavan

17

2

Ladies Category

Jo

49

1

Vicky

34

2

Louise

30

3

Beth

28

4

Anna

11

5

Mens Category

Andy Mac

94

1

Simon

74

2

Andy Newell

71

3

Ken

64

4

Dave Hodge

55

5

Ashley

50

6

Lee Gill

43

7

Neil Taunt

35

8

Lee Royle (C1 Category)

32

9 (1)

Dave Surman

26

10

Mike Brewer

19

11

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June Taster Session Date Change

June 11, 2009

St Helens Church Just a quick note to say that the taster session that was scheduled for 24th June has been moved to Wednesday 1st July.

This has been done so that the one star assessments for those attending this years beginners course can take place on 24th June. Following the assessments there will be a club BBQ at the hut for anyone who wished to attend.

As always the club calendar can be found here: Club Calendar

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Free Trashers!

June 6, 2009

The Trasher is the Kingfisher Canoe Clubs newsletter. Published bi-monthly it lets club members know what is going around the club. Trip reports, diary dates and other articles of interest to paddlers are included.

Normally the Trasher is only available to paid up members of the club. However we’ve decided to make four back issues available to the public. Click on the cover images below to access these:

May/June 2007 – the worldwide paddling edition

  • Hike & huck
  • Morocco Stuff
  • Alpine Antics
  • A grand Trip
  • The Grand Tour
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Jan/Feb 2008 – the mixed bag edition 

  • Boofin’ not Goofin’?
  • WAGS on Tour!
  • Canada 2007
  • Mapledurham
  • Thames Tideway
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July/Aug 2008 – the quite a few open boats edition

  • The Abingdon Tsunami
  • Tales of Towpath Falls
  • The dark side
  • Blastathon 2007
  • Operation Log Jam
  • Summer Fun
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Nov/Dev 2008 -the random water levels edition

  • KCC/PYCC in the media
  • Dart had water shocker
  • River list ‘07
  • what to do in Scotland when there is no water
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ABINGDON INTERNATIONAL BLASTATHON

May 23, 2009

BLASTATHON AND CLUB BBQ – Saturday June 13th
It`s a goer!! Come strut your stuff at this unique event, This is part of the Dave Surman Year of the Bus Pass Program!

Matt Meet at club hut to paddle up to the weir (Abingdon Blastadrome) or meet at Weir at 5pm for Blast Off! All welcome to compete? in this fun event, or watch from the terracing at the weir.

Prizes for Juniors, Seniors Male and Female, Veterans, Bus passing old codgers. The Townley Award for the most original new move.

Wanna know more what is involved? Contact Director of Blasting at David Surman (Remember Blasting Practice on Abingdon for the next two Wednesdays).

Let`s hope the weir is still open. In the event of the unspeakable happening with lack of water, we will have a Boatercross event down the Ock so that the Barbeque will follow as normal. The Show MUST go on as we Thespians say!!

After the Blastathon there will be a BYO BBQ at the club site from approx 7.30 KT onwards (Kingfisher Time). We provide the charcoal and maybe a few paper plates, you bring everything else. You may camp overnight.

Seriously though. Go diary the date if you haven`t already. Please make every effort to come, paddle, spectate, BBQ. Bring friends and competitors,so that we have a good turnout. These things only work if people support them so see you all there.

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