The tour starts on Friday evening with a self provided BBQ, having pitched your tent at the charming Outney Meadow Caravan Park, NR35 1HG. Saturday morning sees us set off towards Beccles along the River Waveney for about 9km to The Locks Inn Community Pub for a spot of lunch. Then having had our fill its back along the same stretch of river to return to the campsite.

After a little bit of down time, shower and change, it’s off to a local establishment for a well earned meal and beverage and to enjoy each others company for the evening. Details and menu to be advised.

Sunday morning sees the opportunity for a quick paddle in the opposite direction through a narrower and more twisty section of the river. Then back to the campsite by lunchtime, packup and head off home full of wonderous memories.

There are no plans to take a trailer so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient, with their own vehicle, boat, equipment, etc. and especially tent and sleeping bag.

For more information and to book your space on the tour, email the organiser with your name, contact telephone number, emergency contact number, and state whether you will be taking your own boat and if you are able to offer roof rack space to another boat if necessary. Please also indicate if you will be staying Friday and or Saturday night.

Information, changes and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and, where possible, on the club noticeboard.

Please note the following:

1. This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Explore award, but paddlers should be aware that there is a small amount of lifting and carrying boats, so a degree of fitness is required.
2. For tour safety, this trip is restricted to 16 paddlers maximum. Regrettably, if you don’t put your name down but turn up on the day and there are already 16 paddlers, we will have to turn you away. If the tour is oversubscribed, please contact the tour leader 24 hours before the tour, as there are sometimes cancellations.
3. Paddlers should bring their National Governing Body membership card and be of at least Explore standard or equivalent. They should also bring with them their usual safety kit. 

Organiser: John Farrant. Email: jpfarrant@outlook.com

By signing up to this tour, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions:

1. I understand that the qualified coaches leading the tour will make dynamic risk assessments during the tour and agree to abide by any decisions they make, including cancelling\curtailing the tour if they decide the risks compromise the safety of the Touring members.
2. Under 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.
3. For tours not on the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal, membership of the National Governing Body is required and must be shown to the tour organiser.
4. Boats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.
5. Copies of the Club constitution & rules are displayed on the Club noticeboard and can be obtained from the Club secretary (the cost of printing these may be charged).

As part of my membership of CHELMSFORD CANOE CLUB, I understand that canoeing can be a hazardous activity, and is undertaken at my own risk. I confirm that I have read the constitution and the rules of the club, and that any property left at the Club or taken on the tour will be entirely at my own risk. I understand that I may be liable for any damage to Club equipment that is hired to me. I also confirm that I am able to swim 50 metres in clothing.