Author: Simon

Help us build a New Home

After a three-year search looking at sites along both banks of the Abingdon stretch of the River Thames we have finally located and had plaaning permission granted to build a timber frame canoe storage and changing facilities for the club on Abingdon Lock Island.

With this hurdle completed we are now finalising plans for construction.

Although the club has the funds required to start construction we will require additional to complete the works. To this end we are seeking oportunities to apply for grants and asking for individual donations.

If you are able to support us our online fundraising page is now live here: https://kingfishercanoeclub.co.uk/donate/

Introduction Course for Kayaking & Canoeing

BACKGROUND INFO

This course is designed to introduce novices to a range of skills and knowledge required to begin kayaking and canoeing. The sessions will cover safety, paddle strokes, equipment, capsizing etc.

VENUE

Abingdon Lock. Parking by driving up lane next to Rye meadow car park (towards kingfisher barn, but take left fork in road)

DATES

Tuesdays OR Thursdays for 6 weeks 14th or 16th May 2019 to 18th 0r 20th June. Working towards BC discover award.

TIMES

6:15 to 9:00 pm approx.

ABILITY

 Should be 18 years or over and be able to swim 50 metres in your clothes.

EQUIPMENT

Boat, paddle, buoyancy aid, helmet and spray deck will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own if you have this equipment.

CLOTHING

To paddle in: Neoprene shoes/wet-suit boots (not bulky trainers!), lightweight windproof jacket, tracksuit or thermal trousers (or shorts if warm). Thermal t-shirt, woolly jumper or fleece. YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO GET WET IN THESE CLOTHES. Towel and change of clothes.

FACILITIES

Minimal – We work from the riverbank, but we do have access to a toilet. There are no changing facilities, so it is best to arrive changed for the river, with your dry kit in a bag.

COACH

David Mattingly– UKCC L2 Coach. Louise Royle – UKCC L3 Coach.

COST

£120. This includes membership of KCC until Dec 2019.

CONTACT

Contact Louise Royle to reserve a place. Spaces allocated on first come first reserved basis.

e-mail: kingfisher.adult@gmail.comTel 01235 847528

Introduction Course for Kayaking & Canoeing

We are running two beginners courses this year. Please pass the following details on to anyone you thing might be interested in joining.

BACKGROUND INFO
This course is designed to introduce novices to a range of skills and knowledge required to begin kayaking. The sessions will cover safety, paddle strokes, equipment, capsizing etc.

VENUE
Abingdon Lock. Parking by driving up lane next to Rye meadow car park (towards kingfisher barn, but take left fork in road>

DATES
Thursdays for 6 weeks 14th June 2018 to 19th July, or

Thursdays for 6 weeks 26th July 2018 to 30th August.

There is an optional British canoeing 1 star assessment at the end of the course.

TIMES
6:15 to 9:00 pm approx.

ABILITY
Should be 18 years or over and be able to swim 50 metres in your clothes.

EQUIPMENT
Kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid, helmet and spray deck will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own if you have this equipment.

CLOTHING
To kayak in: Neoprene shoes/wet-suit boots (not trainers!), lightweight windproof jacket, tracksuit or thermal trousers (or shorts if warm). Thermal t-shirt, woolly jumper or fleece. Towel and change of clothes.

YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO GET WET IN THESE CLOTHES.

FACILITIES
Minimal – We work from the riverbank, but we do have a toilet. Parking is off site, so it is best to arrive changed for the river, with your dry kit in a bag.

COACH
David Mattingly– UKCC L2 Coach. Louise Royle – UKCC L3 Coach.

COST
£120. This includes membership of KCC until Dec 2018.

CONTACT
Spaces allocated on first come first reserved basis.

e-mail: kingfisher.adult@gmail.com