As a club we use children's nylon and neoprene decks for the dynamo. To start with in the pool before going outside the choice was the child's, being supported by a coach.
When ready they very quickly used the neoprene deck.
Jason

I don't do Facebook!
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Ran it low, 0.38 , no portages. Very nice woman let us put in through her garden! The normal get on had nettles and brambles and I was in shorts.
Jason

Ran it today 10.03.2019, level 0.35. No portages apart from the weir. Jason

I have had 2 different mates watch paddlers walk over the crops, and drag boats over the crops. When approached about it they didn't give a dam.
Jason.

Warning for Mill Falls. River left just after the eddy under the house noticed a rock just sticking up out of the water with a circular hole in it. The hole is wide enough for a foot and leg. Would be horrible if arm or leg got threaded in it. Never noticed this hole before. The level today was 0.9 ...

Back in the day, mainland Greece. The maps we had were shocking. Ran one river. Next river, next valley. You had a 3hr 200km drive to the next get on. As if by magic a brand new road appeared. 100 % brand new road funded by the good old EU. Looked to go in the right direction, up and over to the nex...

Two of us ran the Yscir today. Low, 0.4. A few trees to dodge, no portages. Great run.
Jason

This happened 25 years ago, before WCA changed their position on access. GCSE kayak group, LEA Outdoor Centre, 5 day course, last day. The prosecution was brought by the EA , on evidence from the water bailiff. Took place in a magistrate court. My mate was charged with WILLFULLY DISTURBING SPAWNING ...

I have a mate who was fined in a magistrate court 20 years ago for going over Brecon Weir.
Will find out precise details and get back to the forum.
Jason

Mill Falls section, I use NRW Llandetty gauge. It is 0.9 at the moment. Down to 0.75 I will run it in my canoe, down to 0.7 I will run it in my kayak but not any lower. Below 1.0 the rocks start to show and easy to leave plastic behind. At the moment none of the tribs of the Usk would probably go? H...

One blast only to get someone's attention in a noisy environment.
Six blasts I need help. Keep repeating.
Three blasts I heard you, keep repeating your six until I get to you.
Don't wave two handed at a plane/helicopter, 2 handed means in distress, help needed.
Jason

Where are you based? Abergavenny Canoe Club use the Yat, canal, and Keeper's Pond in the evenings. Ebbw Vale swimming pool in the winter and rivers when it is raining.
Jason

Friends paddled the remix for years and loved them for the comfort. I am taller than you and I didn't like the knee position for myself.
Sit in one, or demo one if you can.
Jason

Mellte, it's name in Welsh means lightening, referring to how quickly it rises.
Jason

I added a similar comment. Legislators could legislate against us.
Jason

Always carry the basics, as small as possible when with mates . I encourage mates to all carry something so no one has to carry loads. Also if my boat is lost the only first aid kit is not lost. If I am leading and responsible for the group I carry a bit more. I do a first aid course every 3 years. ...

Ran Mill Falls sneak today (Sunday). The gate has barbed wire all over it. Going to take a piece of carpet next time to protect drysuits and boats. Level lovely 0.9, however Llangynidr bridge, second arch from left is blocked by a tree. At this level no way through that arch. Saw two fly fishing. No...

Hi Pam, thanks for that. Not on Facebook.
Jason

I think BC and CW should post a response on this forum at least, to this nonsense and also see if the same paper will print their reply.
This bloke is trying to cause all sorts of problems. If his ideas are not countered some people might believe them......
Jason

Interesting that this is the same fisheries owner that will hire private security guards to stop you paddling that section (see recent Powys county council meeting re Glasbury to Hay). Haven't seen the hazards, but wonder if said person put them in the river to stop navigating? Just speculating. Jason

Just turned 50! I have had eye infections this winter and only got out once in canoe. No kayaking. I have got out of the habit of boating this winter and in my head the thought of getting cold (which never used to bother me) has become a barrier (excuse)to going, brrrrr! The plan is to hope for a wa...

Went to a CW meeting last week. They said a new administration system for clubs was going to be rolled out soon. SCA had already trialled it? BC was setting it up as well?
Possibly wait and see what happens?
Jason

Saw some friends who I haven't seen in a month; their first comment 'How fat are you'? Canoeing for me in the future.
Luckily got some posh gardening kneeling pads to try out.
Happy Christmas everyone.
Jason

Going to moan! Bloody BBC never get it right. Sports personality of the year, quick clip of sprint kayak and the well paid presenter says he won canoe gold!
Maybe don't worry about definition. BBC and most other broadcasters don't!
Jason

I have had 4 mates catch it. Me, I would go to GP, ask for tests, and ask for antibiotics straight away because the tests can take a while to come back positive. One of my friends their GP knew nothing about the disease and my mate had to almost guide his GP through the process. If you have it speed...

Great shop. Really helpful.
All the Welsh shops I have used are good. Over the years i have been impressed with;Ronnie at CIWW, Escape Watersports, White Water Consultancy.
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Mark on that topic in my feedback to CW on Welsh Assembly proposals for legislating the right to navigate the last body I want to oversee this is NRW. My personal experience of dealing with EA, EAW,NRW, is that paddling is a bad smell they want to go away! EA publishes a fishing magazine, can you se...

The Usk at Llandetty is 0.5, only really worth running this section 0.7 or higher. Tribs are empty.
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I work in a Local Education Authority Outdoor Centre. If your son can get all that stuff from a 3rd year at college that looks good. Personally £50,000 invested at uni or time spent getting experience and qualifications, the second option would be my choice. My first job in the outdoors was PGL foll...