That's it. That's the end of the story where Dart access is concerned, and gives a promising pointer for the national access situation. A fair summary/ analysis? Interesting thread, but we should remember to check over the next horizon line. The summary is OK, but the analysis is flawed as it may n...

It's heart-warming to see a gracious apology.

NS Watersports wrote:I <snip>would have prefered to have a personal conversion with yatesy1983, to try and appease the situation.

To be fair to the OP, he telephoned three times over the course of a week before coming on here for a rant.

nick 16 wrote:Tom I'm hopefully moving to the Bethesda area this summer

I once live in Blaenau, and was warned against Bethesda "You don't want to go there, Sin City it is!" ;)

Can`t believe the cheek of this request. Ted, I don't see what is cheeky about asking paddlers to show a little consideration? Lowri's request was politely put and would seem reasonable to most people, so why take such offence? I wouldn't think her intention was to have a pop at fellow paddlers. Th...

Harsh but fair!

The document Pam refers to is available here from the CE website under "Dispute Resolution Policy".

URL = http://www.canoe-england.org.uk/about/p ... formation/

I am a member of CANI, I work in London every day and I run course's in Wales and Scotland 5-6 times a year and I have a CRB check done by canoe England. It all sounds like a lot of paper work but to be honest its because of my home office that I can get this all done. CANI have said I can continue...

<snip>I was told (by Canoe England) that because I also do work in England I have to belong to Canoe England and Canoe Scotland. The email read something along the line that I am not permitted to do any coaching in England without a current, valid, Canoe England Membership. What Canoe England told ...

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I concur with Betty's advice, you may wish to inform your doctor you suspect leptospirosis as the earlier this is treated, the better.

Note however, it is a bacterial infection (not a virus).

Clywedog - the one with the torrent walk?

The signs are deliberately misleading and an eyesore.

They should be removed forthwith.

Swallow falls?

Adrian Cooper wrote:my trip to the Hurley Classic became an expedition when the dog tied to a tree bit my leg. It still hurts but I am expecting no sympathy.

What type of dog was it?

SwamP wrote:What are the key must do elements to turn a holiday into an expedition??

Simples.

Holiday = You pay for it yourself.
Expedition = Some other schmuck is footing the bill.

SwamP wrote:Confused :-\

You will be ;º)

Some advise being offered to member's from the Country Landowner's Association, is that liability from any injury whilst someone is on your property lawfully or not, could result in a claim. This has been offered as a defence of the situation by the DFA at times. If a tree fell across the river, an...

From an amoral standpoint it's natural selection in action.

RichW wrote:Anyhow, I'd be keen to hear if anyone has read it any differently to me.

I'm quite impressed you actually read it. You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din!

Vulch is spot on. The new schemes are specifically designed to cut out the amateur coach. Many will bleat about how 'inclusive' they are; but its obvious to many more that the schemes are designed to send paddlers to paid coaches in order to progress. As regards registration - I'm sure some would lo...

gonzo wrote:Should coaching be "Coach led" or "Student Led"?

It's currently "NGB led" - i.e. naff all use to anyone.

Moriston? Low water...

So sad to read this.

Condolences to his family and friends.

What you fail to understand is that the Dart is (in the summer) a 'local' river for 'local' paddlers.
Especially if they have a commercial interest to uphold....?

Morsey.... ...why? I don't see what it'll achieve unless you are expecting coverage that will be seen by the public at large. Are we going to protest so the BCU/CE becomes more involved in access issues? Quite frankly, I've come to the conclusion that I would rather they didn't. Most of the movement...

Er... The BCU (AKA CE) are a private company limited by guarantee, i.e. not a public authority (despite their "governing body" claims). Does the FOI Act actually apply to them?

Who are you referring to? Anyone who has an opinion on this. https://www.facebook.com/canoeengland?ref=ts#!/canoeengland FWIW I've already spelt out my opinion on the BCU and it's current stance. However, as regards this access agreement, arrangement or whatever it is called by the fools propogatin...

If CE accept access agreements, they are accepting/agreeing that we don't have the right to access along all navigable natural watercourses, the amount of access that we have at present will be seriously reduced, and they will be lambasted by all their members as well as the paddling community as a...

Anyone who runs a club knows just how hard it is. Multiply that up by the membership of CE/BCU and imagine the headaches. True. It would be a full time job. Anyone who breaks up an organisation or starts a new one will need to take on a MASSIVE responsibility.I for one feel it would be easier to ch...

In repsonse to the original questions, here are my initial thoughts 1. No 2. Yes 3. Probably some do 4. Maybe some that don't benefit from funding might 5. I would if it largely met my expections in it's proposed constitution 6. I would (same caveat) 7. To represent the interests of all paddlers at ...

Just wondering what the 'best practice' is for going first on stuff where you can't set up safety below, beforehand. So do you send the best paddler over, hope they make it okay and then they can set up safety once down there? or Do you send the best two paddlers down [in close succession] so one c...