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Frome Canoe Club
Volume 37
Issue 9 September 2013
Pool sessions start this month p7 for details
Fun at the BBQ. p10 for more pictures
p8 for details
Frome Canoe Club is affiliated to the British Canoe Union and is a Registered Charity (Number 1104728) 1
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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Graham Warnecke Vice Presidents Richard and Jane Arney Jim and Catharine Croft Chairman Alun Jones Vice Chairman Gareth McGiveron Treasurer John Kent Secretary Pam Dixon 16 Blagdon Walk, Frome, BA11 2YH Committee Members Arthur Belbin Rich Carter Jonathan Howell Stuart Miles Sally Smiles Kit Officers Tim and Sally Smiles
In this issue CALENDAR: details
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Calendar in brief Try-a-Boat day River Wye Trip Tiverton Training weekend Club sessions - last Wednesday Club sessions - Monthly Sundays Pool sessions Polo at the Pool
REPORTS
10/11 Summer BBQ 12 The winning Teams at the BBQ ` SLALOM
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Nene Slalom by Andrew Overhill7 Mark Yard Results Llandysul Slalom by Will Jones
SPECIALS
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Other Courses FCC courses - our successes so far Bits and Pieces Copper Noseclip Points
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Calendar 2013 Date
Event
Standard
Contact
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Try-a-boat day
All
Pam D
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LAST WEDNESDAY SESSION
All
Pam D
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Symonds Yat on the Wye
Passport /One Star Rich C
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FIRST POOL SESSION
All
Pam D
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Polo at the pool for beginners
Beginners
Jack S
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Tiverton Training weekend
Passport /One Star Pam D
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Polo at the pool for experienced Experienced
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SW Canoe Show at Exeter
All
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Regional slalom event - Barle
All
John K
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River Barle trip
One Star
Alun
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Sunday morning at Market Yard All
Rich C
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Polo at the pool - inexperienced Beginners
Jack S
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Dart weekend
Passport/One Star Pam D
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Polo at the pool - experienced
Experienced
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Sunday morning at Market Yard All
September
October
Jack S
November
Jack S Rich C
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Calendar in detail River Wye Day Trip Sunday, 22nd September Organiser: Rich Carter Meet: 8am at the Clubhouse Cost: £15
Market Yard September 8th 10am till 3pm Cost £2
Join this trip if you fancy a day playing on the rapids (water permitting).
Your chance to come and try out some different kayaks and canoes. A fun event for all the family
Bring lunch and paddling things (or borrow club kit on the morning).
Bring a picnic lunch and spend a few hours enjoying the thrills of not capsizing in a racing boat, and not falling in while poling a canoe!
This paddle is good for beginners with Passport or One Star, kayak or canoe.
RIVER TRIP INFO DAY TRIPS As the winter season of paddling approaches, here are some guidelines:
HAVE YOU SPOTTED....? Have you spotted that forthcoming events are now easier to sign onto? Go onto the website and have a look.
Meet times at the clubhouse: Distant trips 8am Local trips 9am
We also intend to set them up as Events on fb to make it even easier for everyone. What do you think?
Local trips cost £3 Exe and Barle costs £12 All other day trips cost £15
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Calendar in detail: Tiverton Moving Water Training Tiverton Training weekend 5th/6th October Meet 8.30am at the Clubhouse Cost £40 This is your chance to learn/develop/ polish your white water skills including: breaking in and out of the flow surfing stopper work running rapids eddy-hopping and so on.
the Saturday morning. Minimum age limit for this activity is
We paddle the River Exe on both days, working in very small groups.
Overnight we stay in the Youth Centre in Tiverton. You need to bring overnight things and any paddling stuff you have. Also a pillow, sleeping bag and mat because we sleep on the floor. Food is provided and you are expected to help with some of the domestic chores like washing up etc.
You can pick up the paddling gear that you want to borrow from the club on
10 years. You also need to be at the standard of One Star, Passport or above. This trip is really planned for beginners and so priority will be given to our less experienced paddlers. Sleeping arrangement at the centre will be ladies and girls in the separate classroom block. Boys and men in the main Centre. Booking a place is essential. The cost of £40 includes transport, training, overnight accommodation, and food.
PROCEDURES FOR BOOKING ONTO THIS WEEKEND TRIP The list for Tiverton Training is in the booking file, clearly labelled, on the desk at every club session. You may want to talk to Rich, John, Alun or Pam before you sign up for this one. Tiverton has a very specific function of training. It is a catered weekend and we discourage day trippers. To book onto this weekend trip, a non returnable deposit (£10) needs to be paid in advance. Or we can take the payment in full. 5
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Club sessions WEDNESDAYS: Market Yard, Frome. 7-9pm LAST SESSION 18th SEPTEMBER Cost £2 (Families max £6) 7-8pm
8-9pm
choose from Slalom training - adults and young people Fun and games for young people Canoe Polo for inexperienced paddlers
choose from Adults-only group Canoe Polo for experienced
also running from 7.30-8.30pm
7 to 8pm
NB session times will change as the evenings draw in and it gets darker.
More fun and games Introductory sessions Open boating
MONTHLY SUNDAY MORNING PADDLES On the last Sunday of each month through the winter Market Yard, 10am till noon, Cost £2 All through the winter we meet on the last Sunday of the month and paddle at Market Yard. Sessions are more relaxed than the normal club nights and so you get to paddle around and do your own thing.
First one is 27th October
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POOL SESSIONS - start 27th September Frome Leisure Centre Fridays, 8-9pm Cost £2.80 young people, £3.30 Adults
We divide the session into smaller paddling slots so that everyone gets a go. We issue you a wrist band when you pay to let you know what session to paddle in. Orange bands 8 - 8.20pm Blue bands 8.20 - 8.40pm Green bands 8.40 - 9pm Bring a swimming costume, towel and money. We provide the boats, paddles and spray decks. We don’t wear helmets and buoyancy aids in pool sessions. It’s easy. Pool sessions are for polo training, practising capsizes, rolling and for play boating if you stay in the deep end. Or you can just paddle about and be sociable. When you are not paddling, you can mess about in the small pool or stand and chat on poolside. If you want to bring your own boat it has to be very clean and you should bring it through the fire exit door. Deliberate sinking of boats is not encouraged. It puts people’s backs at risk when they empty them. Normal pool rules apply and so we do what the lifeguards say. Pool sessions are for everyone 7
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Canoe Polo on Fridays at the pool Following the success of Polo at the pool last year, we are going to repeat the format that evolved during the season. So that’s: BEGINNERS: first week each month EXPERIENCED: second week The beginners will paddle in the middle time slot (blue bands) of pool sessions. The experienced will paddle in the last time slot (green bands). BEGINNERS 4th October 1st November 6th December
EXPERIENCED 11th October 8th November 13th December
When we play polo at the pool we: Wear buoyancy aids with side protection Wear the helmets with faceguards Use the pool boats (rounded ends) Use club paddles (3mm thick blades) We provide all this kit for you. It is all there to try to keep paddlers safe in a fast and exciting activity where it is easy to lose sight of where paddles are going! If you are new to paddling and are not sure if Polo is for you, well just give it a go. Jack teaches the beginners the rules as you go. It is good fun! We have no-pushing in for the beginners, but we let rip in the experienced session, where pushing in is allowed. So a good roll is useful.
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Nene Slalom –17/18th August By Andrew Overhill
not an option. In addition Jack unfortunately capsized on his first Sunday run. His time was 204.3 seconds on Saturday (including a 58 seconds penalty) in 41st place. Jack’s Mum and I decided on Sunday that Jack always performs better when we are not around so we went for a walk during the last run. On our return he came towards us beaming, having completed his final run in 145.5 seconds (with 4 penalty seconds) in 32nd place.
The course at Northampton was fed by two pumps and didn't look as challenging as the course at Bala. However, out of around 150 runs in Div 2 K1 Men over the two days there were only 11 clear runs. This suggests to the inexperienced eye like mine that this ‘easier’ course was in fact quite deceptive. The winning time on Saturday was 114.5 seconds and 105.3 seconds Sunday. Two competitors from Frome CC took part: Chris Bartlett and Jack Overhill.
On the way home we were listening to the radio in the car when we heard Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson pay tribute to a Welsh paralympian who had just passed away. Her daughter competed in the Women’s K1 Division 2 event and she was around the Nene centre all weekend. Unfortunately there were only 10/11 competitors in that category. We saw her at Bala where it was difficult for her as the riverbank was not naturally suitable for wheelchair access. Northampton was ideal, level and easily negotiable. Perhaps she waited for prize-giving as her daughter came 3rd. On this occasion we thought we would skip it.
Chris was in search of promotion to K1 Division 1 and achieved 9th place on Saturday with a time of 126.5 seconds, including 4 penalty seconds, and on Sunday 8th place with a time of 113.6 seconds, including 6 penalty seconds. Team Bartlett camped all weekend on the edge of the course and were probably grateful to return home away from the noise of the A428 dual carriageway, which Chris’ father told me seemed to be busy all night long! Becky took some excellent creative photos of Chris and Jack in action. Jack was competing in K1 Division 2 for the first time and definitely found the pace of the water challenging. On Saturday he missed gate 15 on both runs. Gates 14 and 15 were on a slope down at speed and he was not alone in missing the gate. Paddling back to it was
Ed John tells me that Jack swam twice this weekend! Once in a timed run and once in the practice. So 6 points for him. Have a look on P18 for one of Jack’s classic moves!
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Summer BBQ 11th August
Jamie makes it look easy
The Wasters get ready for sponge throwing
Little-Jack-in-a-Box team take no risks here Randoms Return here, at the ferryman 10
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For more pictures like this look on the website Fun and games at the BBQ Six teams entered the race on the day. It was a series of challenges including a stand-up egg-and-spoon race, throwing sponges at a board, collecting floating balls, a ferryman loop and racing with balloons. For a change, the weather was superb and we basked in hot sunshine as we watched the fun and frolics. After food we relaxed in the sunshine or got on the water for a bit of friendly fun in open boats or kayaks. The obligatory sinking and swimming followed. A big thank you to Gareth for organising the mamTeam Simba has successfully completed the egg and spoon moth cooking event, comprising 4 BBQs. Thanks also to his assistant cooks, Jack, George and Tom. Meg needs a special mention for persuading people to enter the race or be marshalls. Safety was covered by Jane and Rich.
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The Teams and the Winners Team Name Randoms Return Little Jack in a box
Participants Nathan, Jonathan W, Alex W Linz, Katie, Jack, Kate
The Eastons
The Eastons
The Wasters
Stu, Nicky, Karl, Rich H
Simba
Dylan, Andy B and Lou
K2C2
Kieran F, Keiran C, Chloe M, Chloe C.
Races are over - swimming begins!
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Market Yard Results - 21st July Congratulations to all who entered the Market Yard Slalom. A special mention must go to Mark, Callum and Glen who got promoted to Division 3 today! And the two Jacks were also promoted in C2! Div 4 K1 Mens
Place
Div 4 K1 Women
Place
Mark Hemmens
2
Anita Churchouse
3
Callum Reid Prescott (J14) Glen Amson
3 Open
Place
Alex Hulin (J12)
5
Jack Overhill
1
Stuart Armstrong (J14)
9
Josie Shillabeer
4
Phillip Amson (J10)
12
5
Charlie Williams
13
Andy Vowell/Pam Dixon (C2) Ben Lemon
Chris Churchouse
14
Jamie Easton
7
Rich Carter (C1)
8
Div 4 K1 Women
Place
Ian Jones
9
Anita Churchouse
3 5
Ben Nicol/Ben Lemon (C2) J18
10
Summer Vowell (J10)
4
thank you Su Fewell, Kieran and Cameron On 26th August, the Fewells did the safety cover for the annual Wells Moat Race. This is a race on the moat around the Bishop’s Palace. And the craft are interesting to say the least! Su says that next year she has permission from the organisers to sink one particular team that needed help but disobeyed Su’s commands! 13
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Slalom Llandysul slalom 25/26th May By Will Jones
K1 Mens Will J came 3rd and Jack O 4th. It was very hot during the day and everyone wished they had brought a pair of shorts with them.
On the way to Llandysul there was a lot of traffic especially on the Severn bridge. This meant we arrived later than expected but as it is in the summer there was still enough light to put up our tents and have a look at the course.
On the Sunday we had an even better day, except for a swim by me. But remember it wasn’t my fault. I was attacked by a fish. In the Div 2 K1 Mens Ben N came 5th, Chris B 10th, Andrew L 16th and John K 21st. In the Div 3 K1 Mens, Jack O came 2nd and Will J came 3rd.
We woke early the next day. Everyone in tents had complaints about the cold.
We had no first places but we gave it a good shot.
The course was exciting and had a ‘bit’ more flow than at Market Yard. I got a better result than last time I was here, and as a club we did quite well. Ben N came 7th and Chris B 11th in Div 2K1 Mens. Then John and Andrew came 2nd in the C2 race. In the Div 3
What we can learn from this experience is that if you ever do a good run in slalom don’t capsize just before the last gate and swim through the finish. Ed: Thank you Will for this great little report. Of course, after Ogmore you are in Div 2 and so swimming will be a very bad thing! In the meantime
Get all your canoeing things from the Family Adventure Store at Hilperton. BA14 7PJ
Best move of the month Moving the BBQ to the island at Langham Farm. Thank you Jane for suggesting it!
Don’t forget your discount card gets you 10% off purchases. 14
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Other courses Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre & Paddlesport Academy Adult Paddlesport Programme Autumn 2013 BCU / UKCC Awards 2 Star Training & Assessment, 5 & 6 Nov Foundation Rescue & Safety Training, 11 Nov 3 Star Training Sea, 8 Nov 3 Star Assessment Sea, 22 Nov 4Tidal Planning & Coastal Navigation, 18 Nov UKCC Level 1 Coach Award, 12 to 15 Nov UKCC Level 2 Coach Award, 25 to 28 Nov UKCC Level 2 Transfer, 10 Dec Coaching the mind’ Foundation Module, 13 Jan ‘Coaching young paddlers’ Foundation Module, 15 Jan
£130 £67 £67 £67 £53 £239 £239 £120 £30 £30
For full details of these courses and a booking form please contact the centre. Come and enjoy a course on the Jurassic Coast in our refurbished centre. Address WOEC, Knightsdale Rd, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 0HS Tel 01305 784927 Email p.hurrell@dorsetcc.gov.uk Web www.dorsetforyou.com/woec
21/22 September
Dynamic/Active blade, N Wales
29 September
Boofing day, Yorkshire
5/6 October 19/20 October
Next step: Grade 3/4 river skills, N Wales Dynamic/Active blade, N Wales
27 October 2/3 November 9-16 November 23/24 November
Boofing day, Yorkshire 4 Star training (wwk), S Wales Scotland classics and Creek week 4 Star assessment (wwk), S Wales 15
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Bits and Pieces
Matthew Doliczny, Kyle Anthony-Meaney, Jack Edwards, Harry Edwards, Gabriel Herlihy, George Jolliffe, Jamie Millard, and George Webley, Thank you Janine and Jonathan, the coaches who put the young people through the paces! Jamie Easton, Alex Hulin and Chloe Collins have all passed after 12 weeks of hard work. Three others are on their way to passing: Summer Vowell, Tierney O’Neill and Daniel Fairgrieve. Well done all of you - it’s a demanding course!
Emily Easton Felicity Hockaday Kieran Fewell Keiran Clark Steve Frankl
Thank you to Arthur and Stuart for putting them all through their paces and for getting them through the tough syllabus. And thanks to Darren Oram for assessing them.
Four Star River Leaders for Alex Nicol Three Star Canoe for Rich Carter.
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Bits and Pieces Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
The following took part in the training weekend at Langham Farm Kath Norton, Isi Miles, Ryan Cox, James Read, Terry O’Neill and Chris Williams Thank you Rich for organising that one. Isi Miles Kieran Fewell Su Fewell Stu Miles James Read Rich Carter
Thank you Neil for delivering our annual update
Thank you Jim, for sorting out the wiggly bolts on the front door of the clubhouse. We are all secure again!
OPEN BOAT AIR BAGS Sadly there has been some unnecessary damage to the open boat air bags which will cost us money to repair/ replace. People have ripped off the caps of the air bags when trying to refill with air. All that needs to be done is to unscrew the little plug at the end of the pipe.
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Bits and Pieces
Jack Overhill at Bala. We all thought slalom was a race round poles, not playboating! Of all the entries we had, there was one person who guessed the right river but no one got Jack!
The trailer now has both wheels back on it and so we can use it again! Something happened when Rich last towed it and a wheel locked up. Not sure how Andy managed to fix it but he did his magic stuff and it’s all done now.
LOST PROPERTY A rather nice watch was found in the men’s changing room recently. It would be nice to return it to its owner.
LEVEL 1 Prospective coaches - a course for you! Over two weekends in Feb and March 2014. 18
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Copper noseclip points We are just about to start the winter season of paddling where we generally rack up the points! But look to see what’s been going on this year so far. What have you all been doing? This summary is as accurate as we can make it, but if you spot any omissions or mistakes please do let us know! CIWW points haven’t been added in (on Rich’s advice) as there were just far too many! But swims at the various national slaloms have been added. Kate Johnson Jack Overhill Ben Nicol Gareth McGiveron Arthur Belbin Rich Carter Keiran Clark Bex Tanti Bill Fryer Ian Jones Rich Norman Stuart Miles George McGiveron Carl Gilder Kath Norton Scott Hunter Alun Jones Jack Smiles James Bennett Zoe Boyle Kieran Fewell
18 15 14 12 11 11 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 7 6 6 6 6 6 4 4
Rich Heal Hazel Cottle Ellie Howell Jonathan Howell Chris Bartlett Alex Nicol Dan Carey Bob Barr Ivor Bennett Chris Churchouse Pam Dixon Jamie Easton Will Jones Jamie Millard Kurt Doel Linz Kimber
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CONTACTS Chairman Alun Jones 01373 823513
Fun and games at the BBQ (See p10 for more)
Vice Chair: Gareth McGiveron Treasurer: John Kent 01225 765168 jfkent@blueyonder.co.uk Secretary: Pam Dixon 07740 472982 pam@dixon.org.uk Head Coach: Rich Carter 01373 864623 Youth Rep: Stu Miles Volunteer Reps: Jonathan Howell and Sally Smiles Kit Officers: Sally and Tim Smiles
www.frome-canoeclub.org.uk
Follow us on facebook Check out the photos of club events on the website. And refer to the calendar for all the club activities.
Never before seen - Rich in a C1. (Market Yard Slalom) Possibly looking a bit wobbly here? See p13 for results.
Canoeing and kayaking are “Assumed risk” – “Water contact sports” that may carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks, and be responsible for their own action and involvement. 20