BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chelmsford Canoe Club - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chelmsford Canoe Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chelmsford Canoe Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230623T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20230607T192436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T192436Z UID:2029-1687536000-1687698000@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Bungay - River Waveney\, Friday 23 June 2023 to Sunday 25 June 2023 DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter 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. \nSunday 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. \nThere 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. \nFor 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. \nInformation\, changes and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and\, where possible\, on the club noticeboard. \nPlease note the following: \n\nThis 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.\nFor 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.\nPaddlers 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. \n\nOrganiser: John Farrant. Email: jpfarrant@outlook.com \nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions: \n\nI 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.\nUnder 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\nFor tours not on the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal\, membership of the National Governing Body is required and must be shown to the tour organiser.\nBoats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.\nCopies 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).\n\nAs 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. URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/bungay-river-waveney-friday-23-june-2023-to-sunday-25-june-2023/ LOCATION:Bungay\, NR35 1HG CATEGORIES:Touring ORGANIZER;CN="John Farrant":MAILTO:jpfarrant@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20230121T171935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T171935Z UID:1854-1686355200-1686441599@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Heybridge to Chelmsford Paddle & BBQ DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/heybridge-to-chelmsford-paddle-bbq/ CATEGORIES:Races,Social,Touring END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20230303T181827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T181827Z UID:1913-1681603200-1681689599@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Blackwater Tour 16th April 2023 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2023 Blackwater tour from Kelvedon CO5 9BE\, down the river Blackwater to Langford CM9 6QA with a lunch stop at Blue Mills. The canoe club has been allocated 10 places (of 50) this year. Priority will be given to newly qualified 2* who have not done the Blackwater tour before. \nTour fees are £9.00/£7.00 (adult/child) or £4.00/£2.00 for BCU members (bring card). \nBoats need to be dropped at the start by 10.00 to allow time for the car shuffle (starting 10.10) to Langford (approx 45 mins) with a Minibus back for an 11.00 start. Finish will be about 15.30. \nNote: space at the Langford village hall car park is limited so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient. I am not planning to take the trailer. \nFor more information\, contact John on 07745 067230\, WattsApp or at jbday@hotmail.com. \nInformation Changes\Updates about this Tour will be posted on the Club Website and\or Facebook Page\, and also on the Club Noticeboard. \nPlease note the following: \n\nThis tour is considered suitable for newly-qualified 2*/Discovery paddlers. \nFor tour safety\, this trip is restricted to 10 paddlers maximum. Regrettably\, if you don’t put your name down but turn up on the day and there are already 10 paddlers\, we will have to turn you away. If the tour appears oversubscribed\, please contact the tour leader 24 hours before the tour\, as there are sometimes cancellations.\nPaddlers should bring their National Governing Body membership card and be of at least 2* standard or equivalent. They should also bring with them their usual safety kit. \nAny paddler who wishes to complete their 2*/Discovery with this away paddle\, please check with the tour leader and\or their coach prior to putting their name on the list.\nWhere paddlers are not up to the required standard\, Chelmsford Canoe Club rules state that there is a maximum paddler to qualified coach ratio of 8:1. Therefore\, for paddlers 1-8\, the ‘Coach 1’ slot below must be filled with a qualified coach\, and for 9-16 paddlers\, the ‘Coach 2’ slot must also be filled.\n\nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions: \n\nI 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.\nUnder 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\nA boat sticker is included in the membership fee & additional Stickers can be purchased for use by club members. The sticker provided entitles you to free navigation of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal (Failure to display may result in the Canal Company charging the individual additional fees). 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.\nBoats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.\nCopies 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).\n\nAs 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. URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/blackwater-tour-16th-april-2023/ LOCATION:Kelvedon\, CO5 9BE CATEGORIES:Touring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blackwater.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Day":MAILTO:jbday@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20230303T182625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T182703Z UID:1917-1679736600-1679749200@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Allington Lock to East Farleigh - Saturday 25th March 2023 DESCRIPTION:Tour starts from the car park at Allington Lock\, paddling down the river Medway to East Farleigh and back. The total distance is about 9/10 miles\, there are no portages but you can get out to stretch your legs at East Farleigh. There is a very handy pub on the opposite bank at the start/finish point so we can book a table and get some lunch if anyone fancies it. (Let me know). \nPaddlers need to be fully self-sufficient. \nWe meet at Allington Lock ME16 0LU at 9:30 to be on the water at 10:00\, please allow enough time to unload and get ready. It’s an Environment Agency run car park that costs £5.00 a day\, stop at the lock keepers office just before the barrier and pay him by card\, he’ll raise the barrier and you can drive a short distance along to parking area. Please make sure you have your BC membership card with you as they have been known to ask to see them in the past. There are toilets at the car park. \nFor more information and to book your space on the tour\, email the organizer with your name\, contact telephone number and emergency contact number. \nInformation\, changes and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and\or Facebook page\, and also on the club noticeboard. \nPlease note the following: \n\nThis tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Explore award. \nFor 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.\nPaddlers 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. \n\nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions: \n\nI 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.\nUnder 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\nA boat sticker is included in the membership fee & additional Stickers can be purchased for use by club members. The sticker provided entitles you to free navigation of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal (Failure to display may result in the Canal Company charging the individual additional fees). 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.\nBoats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.\nCopies 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).\n\nAs 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. URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/allington-lock-to-east-farleigh-saturday-25th-march-2023/ LOCATION:Allington Lock\, ME16 0LU CATEGORIES:Touring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Medway.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Bennett":MAILTO:peter.a.bennett@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220828 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20220731T120022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T120022Z UID:1637-1661558400-1661644799@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Mersey Island Charity Kayak Race DESCRIPTION:The RNLI Mersey Island branch is organising a charity fund raising paddle around Mersey Island on Saturday 27th August. Paddlers need to be self-sufficient. You should have ideally previously experienced paddling on tidal water\, be confident to paddle 12 miles and proficient in rescuing. \n]We are launching from Coopers Beach Caravan Park in East Mersey\, CO5 8TN and will be paddling clockwise around the Island. Meet at Clubhouse beach at 10.00am and we will be setting off as soon as the tide is high enough. High tide is at 1.29pm so bear in mind this is an all day paddle. Please bring lunch with you\, as there is nowhere to buy food at the lunch stop. \nThere is limited parking on site\, so where possible please double up with someone else to keep the number of cars to a minimum. \nAs this is a charity fundraising paddle\, we are asking for all participants to ideally obtain some sponsorship for this event. Alternatively\, we will ask for a minimum of £20 donation for each person taking part\, which will be collected on the day. \nFor more information and to book your space on the tour\, email the organiser with your name\, contact telephone number\, emergency contact number\, and please state whether you are bringing a car. \nInformation\, changes and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and/or Facebook page\, and also on the club noticeboard. \nPlease note the following: \n\nThis tour is NOT considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Discovery award. You should have ideally previously experienced paddling on tidal water\, be confident to paddle 12 miles and proficient in rescuing.\nPaddlers should bring their National Governing Body membership card and their usual safety kit. \n\nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions: \n\nI 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.\nUnder 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\nA boat sticker is included in the membership fee & additional Stickers can be purchased for use by club members. The sticker provided entitles you to free navigation of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal (Failure to display may result in the Canal Company charging the individual additional fees). 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.\nBoats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.\nCopies 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).\n\nAs 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. URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/mersey-island-charity-kayak-race/ LOCATION:CO5 8TN\, Coopers Beach Caravan Park\, West Mersey\, Essex\, CO5 8TN CATEGORIES:Touring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_3827-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy Turner":MAILTO:tturner2204@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20220602T073638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T073638Z UID:1213-1657704600-1657719000@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Henny Swan DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Henny Swan car park at 9:30am. Car park is free if you use the establishment after the paddle. There are no plans to take a trailer and paddlers will need to be self-sufficient with their own equipment. \nThe tour will commence at 10am so please ensure you arrive with sufficient time to unload your boat and gear. We will have lunch in the Henny Swan after the paddle. \nFor more information and to book your place contact John Day 07745 067230 or Helen at helgre@live.co.uk \nInformation / updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and/or facebook and the club noticeboard. \nPlease note the following: \n\nThis tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Explore award. \nFor 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.\nPaddlers 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. \n\nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions: \n\nI 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.\nUnder 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\nA boat sticker is included in the membership fee & additional Stickers can be purchased for use by club members. The sticker provided entitles you to free navigation of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal (Failure to display may result in the Canal Company charging the individual additional fees). 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.\nBoats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.\nCopies 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).\n\nAs 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. URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/henny-swan/ LOCATION:Henny Swan\, CO10 7LS CATEGORIES:Touring ORGANIZER;CN="John Day":MAILTO:jbday@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220612 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20220211T154337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T104040Z UID:739-1654905600-1654991999@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Heybridge to Club DESCRIPTION:Paddle in groups back to the club\n3 pm Club BBQ\nREMEMBER: LEAVE DRY KIT TO CHANGE INTO AT THE CLUB\nBBQ – Order your food and Pay for it (see Alex Stratford)\nBring a dessert to share\nNON PADDLERS – Please support Paddlers by being on the bank along the way to encourage your friends/children along URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/heybridge-to-club/ CATEGORIES:Races,Social,Touring END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20220511T185341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185659Z UID:990-1653471000-1653485400@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Cattawade 25th May DESCRIPTION:Cattawade to Dedham via Flatford Tea Rooms \nWe shall meet at the Cattawade car park where there is free parking for up to 14 cars. \n9:30 arrival for 10:00 on the water\, to paddle to Dedham and on the return stop at Flatford Mill Tea Rooms. Paddlers will need to be self-sufficient with their equipment. \nThe tour will commence at 10:00\, so please ensure you arrive with sufficient time to unload your boats and gear. For more information contact the tour organisers. \nInformation changes / updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and / or Facebook page and also on the club noticeboard. \nTo book your place on this tour\, please add your name to the sign up sheet at the club\, or contact one of the tour organisers (John Day 07745067230 or Helen Green helgre@live.co.uk) \nPlease note the following: \n\nThis tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Explore award. \nFor 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.\n\nPaddlers 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 \nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions: \n\nI 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.\nUnder 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\nA boat sticker is included in the membership fee & additional Stickers can be purchased for use by club members. The sticker provided entitles you to free navigation of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal (Failure to display may result in the Canal Company charging the individual additional fees). 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.\nBoats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.\nCopies 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).\n\nAs 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. URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/cattawade-25th-may/ LOCATION:Cattawade\, CO11 1QW CATEGORIES:Touring END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220514T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220514T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20220428T072604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T072604Z UID:967-1652520600-1652535000@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Waldringfield to Melton via Woodbridge DESCRIPTION:The tour starts from The Maybush Pub Car Park at Waldringfield\, paddling upriver with the tide to Melton (4 miles)\, with a possible stop at Woodbridge on the way back for ice cream or tea (depending on the weather!). Then paddle back downriver with the tide\, aiming to be back at Waldringfield by 13.30 where people can either gather in the Maybush PH for food and a drink\, or head home. \nThere are no plans to take a trailer so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient\, and should ideally double up where practical to use as few cars as possible. \nEveryone should be ready to meet at The Maybush PH car park (pay & display)\, Waldringfield\, IP12 4QL at 9.00am allowing time to unload boats in order to be on the water by 9.30am. High tide is 11.30am. \nFor more information and to book your space on the tour\, email the organiser with your name\, contact telephone number\, emergency contact number\, BC membership 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 would like to have lunch at the Maybush and I will see if we can book enough tables.\nInformation\, changes and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and\or Facebook page\, and also on the club noticeboard. \nPlease note the following:\n1. This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Explore award\, but paddlers should be aware that the river is tidal which\, depending on the weather\, can introduce more tricky conditions. \n2. 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. \n3. 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. \nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions: \n1. 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.\n2. Under 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\n3. 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. \n4. Boats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club sec on. \n5. 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).\nAs 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. URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/waldringfield-to-melton-via-woodbridge/ LOCATION:Walderingfield\, IP12 4QL CATEGORIES:Touring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1864-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Irven":MAILTO:charlesirven@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20220213T093205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T181636Z UID:756-1650758400-1650844799@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Blackwater tour DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2022 Blackwater tour from Kelvedon\, down the river Blackwater to Langford with a lunch stop at Blue Mills. The canoe club has been allocated 10 places (of 50) this year and priority will be given to newly qualified members completing the BC Discovery or equivalent who have not done the Blackwater tour before. \nTour fees are £6.00/£3.00 (adult/child) or £3.50/£2.00 for BC members (bring card). \nBoats need to be dropped at the start by 10.00 to allow time for the car shuffle (starting 10.10) to Langford (approx 45 mins) with a Minibus back for an 11.00 start. Finish will be about 15.30. \nPlease note that space at the Langford village hall car park is limited so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient. We are not planning to take a trailer. \nFor more information\, contact the organiser John Day \nInformation Changes\Updates about this Tour will be posted on the Club Website and\or Facebook Page\, and also on the Club Noticeboard. \nPlease note the following: \n\nThis tour is considered suitable for newly-qualified 2*/Discovery paddlers. \nFor tour safety\, this trip is restricted to 10 paddlers maximum. Regrettably\, if you don’t put your name down but turn up on the day and there are already 10 paddlers\, we will have to turn you away. If the tour appears oversubscribed\, please contact the tour leader 24 hours before the tour\, as there are sometimes cancellations.\nPaddlers should bring their National Governing Body membership card and be of at least 2* standard or equivalent. They should also bring with them their usual safety kit. \nAny paddler who wishes to complete their 2*/Discovery with this away paddle\, please check with the tour leader and\or their coach prior to putting their name on the list.\nWhere paddlers are not up to the required standard\, Chelmsford Canoe Club rules state that there is a maximum paddler to qualified coach ratio of 8:1. Therefore\, for paddlers 1-8\, the ‘Coach 1’ slot below must be filled with a qualified coach\, and for 9-16 paddlers\, the ‘Coach 2’ slot must also be filled.\n\nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions: \n\nI 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.\nUnder 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\nA boat sticker is included in the membership fee & additional Stickers can be purchased for use by club members. The sticker provided entitles you to free navigation of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal (Failure to display may result in the Canal Company charging the individual additional fees). 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.\nBoats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.\nCopies 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).\n\nAs 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. URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/blackwater-tour/ LOCATION:Kelvedon\, CO5 9BE CATEGORIES:Touring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_1501-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Day":MAILTO:jbday@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20220213T093655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T153900Z UID:759-1648891800-1648908000@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Medway tour DESCRIPTION:Allington Lock to East Farleigh\n\n\n\nTour starts from the car park at Allington Lock\, paddling down the river Medway to East Farleigh and back. The total distance is about 9/10 miles\, there are no portages but you can get out to stretch your legs at East Farleigh. There is a very handy pub on the opposite bank at the start/finish point so we can book a table and get some lunch if anyone fancies it. (Please let the organiser know). \nPaddlers should be self-sufficient but please indicate whether a club boat is required for paddlers who do not have their own equipment. \nWe meet at Allington Lock ME16 0LU at 9:30 to be on the water at 10:00\, please allow enough time to unload and get ready. It’s an Environment Agency run car park that costs about £4.00 a day\, stop at the lock keepers office just before the barrier and pay him by card\, he’ll raise the barrier and you can drive a short distance along to parking area. Please make sure you have your BC membership card with you as they have been known to ask to see them in the past. There are toilets at the car park. \nFor 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 or wish to borrow a club boat. \nInformation\, changes and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and\or Facebook page\, and also on the club noticeboard. \nPlease note the following: \n\nThis tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Discovery award.\nFor 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.\nPaddlers should bring their National Governing Body membership card and be of at least BC Discovery standard or equivalent. They should also bring with them their usual safety kit.\n\n\n\n\nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions: \n\nI 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.\nUnder 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\nA boat sticker is included in the membership fee & additional Stickers can be purchased for use by club members. The sticker provided entitles you to free navigation of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal (Failure to display may result in the Canal Company charging the individual additional fees). 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.\nBoats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.\nCopies 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).\n\nAs 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. URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/medway-tour/ LOCATION:Allington Lock\, ME16 0LU CATEGORIES:Touring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20200606_103031-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Bennett":MAILTO:peter.a.bennett@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20220213T093833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T183949Z UID:762-1648634400-1648645200@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Bishops Stortford tour 30th March 2022 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Wednesday morning group tour from Bishop’s Stortford. \nMeet at the pig lane car park (CM22 7PA) to be on the river for 10.00. River license is necessary\, this is covered by BC membership (bring card). \nThe plan is to go down river from Twyford Lock portaging Spellbrock and Tednamebury locks towards Sawbridgeworth lock (about 5 miles). Rural countryside\, how far will depend on the group with a picnic stop at one of the locks. \nThere is no plan to take the trailer\, if you need transport please arrange with other paddlers.\nFor more information\, contact the organiser.\nInformation Changes\Updates about this Tour will be posted on the Club Website and\or Facebook Page\, and also on the\nClub Noticeboard. \nPlease note the following:\n1. This tour is considered suitable for newly-qualified 2* paddlers.\n2. For tour safety\, this trip is restricted to 16 paddlers maximum. Regrettably\, if you don’t put your name down but\nturn up on the day and there are already 16 paddlers\, we will have to turn you away. If the tour appears\noversubscribed\, please contact the tour leader 24 hours before the tour\, as there are sometimes cancellations.\n3. Paddlers should bring their National Governing Body membership card and be of at least 2* standard or\nequivalent. They should also bring with them their usual safety kit.\n4. Any paddler who wishes to complete their 2* with this away paddle\, please check with the tour leader and\or\ntheir coach prior to putting their name on the list.\n5. Where paddlers are not up to the required standard\, Chelmsford Canoe Club rules state that there is a maximum\npaddler to qualified coach ratio of 8:1. Therefore\, for paddlers 1-8\, the ‘Coach 1’ slot below must be filled with a\nqualified coach\, and for 9-16 paddlers\, the ‘Coach 2’ slot must also be filled. \nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions:\n1. 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.\n2. Under 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\n3. A boat sticker is included in the membership fee & additional Stickers can be purchased for use by club members. The sticker provided entitles you to free navigation of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal (Failure to display may result in the Canal Company charging the individual additional fees). 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.\n4. Boats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.\n5. 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).\nAs 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.\nI 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. URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/bishops-stortford-tour/ LOCATION:Pig Lane Car Park\, CM22 7PA CATEGORIES:Touring ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Green":MAILTO:helgre@live.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220313 DTSTAMP:20260515T104030 CREATED:20220213T093005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155458Z UID:753-1647043200-1647129599@www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk SUMMARY:Cattawade to Dedham Tour DESCRIPTION:Chelmsford Canoe Club Touring Group\n \nTour starts from the car park at Cattawade\, travelling up the river Stour via Flatford Mill to Dedham mill pond. The plan is to stop at the Flatford Mill Tea rooms on the way back for a cuppa\, followed by bacon rolls back at the picnic site (weather permitting). \nIdeally paddlers should be self-sufficient but it may be possible to take a trailer if required. Please indicate whether a club boat is required for paddlers who do not have their own equipment. \nMeet at the Cattawade picnic site CO11 1QW. The tour will commence at 10:00am so please ensure you arrive by 09:30 to allow sufficient time to unload your boats and gear. \nFor more information and to book your space on the tour\, email the organisers with your name\, contact telephone number\, emergency contact number\, BC membership number and state whether you will be taking your own boat or wish to borrow a club boat. \nInformation\, changes and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and\or Facebook page\, and also on the club noticeboard. \nPlease note the following: \n\nThis tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Explore award. \nFor 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.\nPaddlers 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. \n\nBy signing up to this tour\, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions: \n\nI 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.\nUnder 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.\nA boat sticker is included in the membership fee & additional Stickers can be purchased for use by club members. The sticker provided entitles you to free navigation of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal (Failure to display may result in the Canal Company charging the individual additional fees). 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.\nBoats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.\nCopies 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).\n\nAs 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. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Cattawade Tour Sheet March 2022-1\n \n File size: 3.97 MB\n Created: 20-02-2022\n Updated: 20-02-2022\n Hits: 308\n \n \n \n \n \n Download\n \n \n \n Preview\n \n \n\n \n  URL:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/event/cattawade-to-dedham-tour/ CATEGORIES:Touring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Cattawade-Tour-Sheet-March-2022-1.pdf.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy Turner":MAILTO:tturner2204@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR