Finn Burrows and Paul Scopes of Kayak Kulture have put together this fantastic video of the Pots Rodeo 2010 Again. The biggest rodeo in the South West will be happening again in November 2011 so keep an eye out for it.
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NSR 2011 website goes live…
National Student Rodeo 2011: Beach party is coming, it’s only a couple of months away now! If you’re not up to date with the latest developments, check out the updated website at www.nationalstudentrodeo.org.uk, and get on board on facebook, or follow them on twitter!
Don’t forget, you can now follow nspf.co.uk on twitter too… @studentpaddlers.
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SW Student Safety Weekend
Here’s a message from Chris Eastabrook about the Student Safety Weekend in the South West, on the 20th/21st November. It’s particularly aimed at the SW Universities so Bath, Bristol, Plymouth, Southampton, Portsmouth, Falmouth, and any others… if you’re interested, email info@nspf.co.uk or Chris!
“Dear Students!
The Student Safety Initiative is coming to you! What is this I hear you cry. Well it’s a weekend of practical activities and coaching sessions designed to give you the skills and information you need to effectively and safety run your university canoe club. Ideal for those new to the committee, or looking for fresh ideas for your club. The weekends are tailored to your needs but here is a rough outline of the activities on offer. All the staff that deliver this course have been heavily involved with university canoe clubs and now work professional to give you a quality and relevant weekend.
Sat AM: Classroom based discussion looking at running a good safe canoe club, legal aspects, kit maintenance and good ideas. This is not a lecture but an interactive discussion.
Sat Afternoon: A practical afternoon session looking at running great taster session, rope work or maybe a rescue session.
Sat Evening: At a local bar we will discuss overseas trips, giving you hints, tips and inspiration for your canoe club trip and finishing with a slide show of our recent trips.
Sunday: will be a full practical day looking at how to run effective river trips in your club, we will split into ability of group so you can see the different styles needs for different abilities.
The cost of this fine weekend is £100 per person ( a bargain!), and should be funded by your union / university. If you need help with this funding please forward my contact details to your safety officer.
Any questions, please give me a shout.
Chris
07843098980 | chriseastabrook@googlemail.com”
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Polzeath Surf Weekend 2010!
The 2010 Polzeath student surf kayaking weekend is back! This year, it is to be held on the weekend of 8th-10th October at the usual venue of Valley Campsite right in the middle of Polzeath. It’s a nice simple weekend of surf kayaking and sociable drinking, with entertainment from Robbie’s Roadshow Disco on the Saturday night.
Our usual turnout is usually students from mainly southern uni’s, and a few of us from the dirty north. The social element of the weekend is second to none, and is a great opportunity to meet like minded paddlers and catch up with old friends!
Check out the facebook page for more information!
Go on, you know you want to!
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UKCC Level 2 Training course in Durham
Hi guys
We are hosting a UKCC Level 2 training course in Durham from 21st June until 24th June. All of the places were taken but someone has recently told us that they can no longer do it so we now have one space which we are desperate to fill. The total for the 4 days was £100, but given the short notice we would be willing to let someone do it for just £75 (and we may even be able to provide you with accommodation), a price you won’t find anywhere else!
If you are interested in doing the course please email us at canoe.club@durham.ac.uk and let us know.
Regards
Durham University Canoe Club
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SBX and SlopeJam
Here is an example of how your post will appear on the home page. You can place posts like this through your dashboard. In the meantime, check out this event happening in the Alps in a few weeks!
Message from Matt and Andy:
THE superlative paddling event in the French Alps this season for students and boaters who know how to part-ay is back once again – this time with a pair of brand new organisers at the helm.
As Tom stays back in blighty to impart some useful knowledge on impressionable youngsters, Matt Haydock and Andy Jaunzems (from Leeds Uni…sort of) are here to make sure the Boater X and SlopeJam are bigger than ever this year!
The wordpress page has been continuously updated over the last few weeks with all the news, gosssip and details from those most gracious of creatures – the sponsors!
If you need any info, and you want to get a head start on getting your uni involved this year, or to apply for SlopeJam 2010 – then please contact us on the brand new e-mail address – studentboaterx@hotmail.co.uk
Dreaming of sun and cheap beer already,
Matt and Andy x
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