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'Canoe Saftey Test'
Hullo.
Thanks to Jenna we are running a 'Canoe Saftey Test' Course and assesssment a week on Saturday in the Leam.
The course covers all aspects of rescues on flat water (which the theory of can then be applied on moving water) and will take the majority of the day. Because of this the first instalment will take place during canoeing IN THE POOL ON MONDAY.
It is a BCU course and hence will cost £20, which is primerially to cover BCU costs, and then just instructors travel expenses. It is a pre requisit to all BCU coaching qualifications.
To complete the CST you need to be 2* (or at least 2*standard) which most of you are, but if you are concerned email me. You are also going to need as much dry/warm kit as you can find as you will definietly be getting very wet!
There are just 10 places, sign is online like a normal trip. Then monday 21st in the pool and Sat 26th in the Leam.
Marvellous - more people to rescue me!
Angie
Miss President
Thursday's Social
Due to a minor organisational glitch, we are now starting our annual pyromaniac night since we have missed both bonfore night and divali, whoops. We are starting at the bar at 7pm (bit early but the display has to end before 10pm or one of us gets arrested so far we are nominating Rich, hehe) We then leave campus at 7:30 to reach Rich and Chris's house at 8. For those who want to go directly they live in earlsdon, 34 broomfield rd (cv5 6jx for those that want to multi map it!!!!) Thank you notes (and presents) can also be directed to this address. This spectacular display of fire (including rockets and bonfire) unfortunately does not come for free as we have to buy then. Depending on numbers it should be £5 max. Bring your own marshmellows and beer, sparklers are provided. After display you will be faced with many choices: Do i go home and defrost? Venture out into the nightlife of cov to the Colliseum? Or any other al! ternative suggested on the night? For those who have not been to the colli, its cheap drinks in general but uber cheap before 11:30. Hopefully see you all there, bring whoever not just canoe lot. Monkey Boy & Special
Coaching time on a thursday
As a reminder to the email that went around there will be coaching on thursday from 3.15 to 3.45, its open to both clubs and a post/email will go out on tuesdays explaining the skills that will be covered, if you fancy coming to learn that skill come, if you can already do it, then dont come.  The skills will range from things like low brace supports strokes to cartwheeling over the rest of this term and all of next so you all need to keep you eyes on the emails and website, thanks.
Chris 'scarf man'
Birmingham Canoe Polo
Next Tuesday, Birmingham will be coming to training to play a few friendlies.  This will make things a bit busier than usual but we'll spend as much time as possible playing games so everyone should get a game or two.
See you there,
Jon
TYNE TOUR
Hey guys n girls
Time for another legendary trip. One of the best of the year this one.... THE TYNE TOUR!
Okay competition is rumoured to be strong for places this time. Due to the fact it's up north and hence a bit of a drive - specially if you go via watford gap (sorry couldn't resist) we are limiting places to 18people.
If you are in this 18 you will be transported on friday 4th up to near newcastle and join the carnage of the BCU's Tyne Tour, complete with 2 days grade 2/3+ paddling and the wonders of Saturday nights entertainment, before collapsing home late Sun Evening.
Cost is yet to be decided but will hopefully stay around the £20 mark as the club is heavily subsidising the cost of tickets (usually £17.50 on their own)
Due to the nature of the event some basic skill is going to be required, not much but some river experience ideally. For this reason if you have NEVER PADDLED ON MOVING WATER and want to come can you pls talk to chris (aka mister scarf boy) on coach@warwickcanoe.co.uk before signing up to make sure you're ok. Marrrrvellous. Those who came on the freshers trip, or have been with us to the leam will be fine.
Right - go sign up - online at www.warwickcanoe.co.uk, more trip info will follow next week.
See you on Monday
Angie
Miss President
Wetsuit Shoes
Bargainous.... if anyone wants wetsuit shoes, they have some good quality ones in Hawkeshead in Leamington for ONLY £5!!- like Nicky's pink ones, or in blue as well if you're not so into the pink thing. I think there's only a limited supply, but if you're around have a look/ give the store a ring if you're on campus..
Freshers- they keep your feet so much warmer than trainers and dry quickly, if you're carrying on canoeing i'd recommend getting some as soon as possible.
from Iain - White Water Racing
just incase
there's anyone out there who will be bored on saturday:
I will be going to a white-water race on saturday [the Usk, mid-wales],
and will be able to take 1 bonus person if they wish, and provide a
wavehopper [plastic nearly-racer; playboat decks will fit] for them to use
for the day.
At the moment water is absolutely amazing, and with more rain through the
week hopefully it won't go down too much. The stretch involves a half-hour
paddle in, before a fourty-five minute race [increase times for
wavehopper/personal speed] , and I will hopefully be doing at least three
runs.
It is essential that if anybody wishes to come they are confident rolling
an unfamiliar boat in bouncy water, able to resist the temptation to turn
around and play, and able to endure extended paddling periods.
Please email I.P.Embrey@warwick.ac.uk if you are interested.
Iain.
Legendary.
Hey
Thanks for putting up with my yelling and 8am starts this weekend everyone. Hope it was enjoyable (at other pts!) and that you all got something out of it.
I nominate the entire minibus crew for a 'nigel' due to their navigationally challenged trip to London... and getting lost every time they pulled out of the campsite!
See everyone at 8pm outside the sports centre tommorrow to wash the mud off the boats before canoeing as normal.
Angie
Miss President
THIS WEEKEND
Right then, the grand plan... read on if you are signed up:
WHEN 'n' WHERE: You need to be outside the Main Campus sports centre at 6.30pm prompt on Friday evening. (Hayden you too). Old members pls note that we (royal we ie the exec) are van packing so for once i MEAN 6.30 when i say it.
MONEEEEE: Barginous trip at £22. This includes everything (plus freshers trip tee shirt - get us) Except food and beer. Please bring your chq book so you can pay louise on the trip. I don't want to have to send g round with his imfamous baseball bat.
TENTS: i am assuming none of you new ppl have one. if you do have one BRING IT, it'll make life alot easier. Email me and let me know.
FOOD: Bring lots. We will have 2 pans plus the canoe gas camping cooker if you want to bring tea bags, soup, etc. You need 2xpacked lunches and breakfasts. We will try to do a chippy stop on fri night and will find pub food on sat night if your budget can stretch that far. if not you can cook on site.
BEER: See above. We have to be sensible on the campsite, ie no rowdy behaviour/nakedness/fires/pissing in the middle of the site/screaming at 4am. Just respect the owners a bit cos alot of sites won't take student groups at all.
KIT: See kit list posted on our website. Any watersport gear you have if you have any, if not we will find you a wetsuit. You need footwear you are happy getting wet, and ideally one or two fleece tops (not cotton) to wear on the river. Off the river bring lots of warm clothes, more is better than less. And something to keep you dry (we need rain for the rivers!). A sleeping bag is a must, beg borrow or steal one, anyone with any real problems drop me a line asap.
Okay think thats all. I always forget something... well you'll be hearing from me if i have
Any disasters ring or email me
see you friday
Angie
Miss President
07709490303
Social on Thursday
Hello everyone!
It's time for another social. Since the last one was quite lairy, I thought we'd have a quieter one: A CURRY!
We'll be meeting at 19:00 in Leamington Spa in the Jug and Jester, which is right next to the bus stop at the bottom of the parade. I'm going to be late again (sorry) but someone wearing a blue hawaiian shirt/canoe merchandise will be there to meet you all. We'll leave for the curry house (pretty much next door) at 19:30, so be there at 19:00!
If you live on campus, a big pink Unibus leaves campus at 18:40 and should get to the right place at about the right time. I'll post another hawaiian shirt/canoe merchandise wearing agent on that bus to meet people. If you don't live on campus, you probably know the score already.
Graham
On campus people: Meet in "The Bar" (Rootes Social Building) at 18:00 to travel together to Leamington - Webbo