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Frome Canoe Club

Volume 37

Issue 7 July 2013

Ben Nicol gets

promoted to Div 1 at Cardington.

Congratulations Ben! See P6/7 for details And see back page for another promotion.

Langham Farm Slalom Josie wins the Division 3 (women) race on Saturday.

Looks like she was having a great time all the way down!

P8-12 for more

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

In this issue CALENDAR: details

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Calendar in brief Market Yard Slalom BBQ

REPORTS

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Go Canoeing Day Biblins

Vice Chairman Gareth McGiveron Treasurer John Kent Secretary Pam Dixon 16 Blagdon Walk, Frome, BA11 2YH

SLALOM

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Cardington Report Langham Farm Report Shepperton Report Statistics from Andrew

SPECIALS

Committee Members Arthur Belbin Rich Carter Jonathan Howell Stuart Miles Sally Smiles Kath Norton Kit Officers Tim and Sally Smiles

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Watch Out For Aquatic Invaders Bits and Pieces Guess Who? Courses

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Calendar 2013 Date

Event

Standard

Contact

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Mini slalom cancelled

All

John K

6/7

Safety and rescue course

Improvers

Pam D

13/14

One Star weekend

Beginners

Pam D

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MARKET YARD SLALOM

All

John K

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CIWW trip

2 Star +

Rich C

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Aquatic First Aid course

All

Pam D

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BBQ and Fun races

All

Pam D

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Llandysul Slalom 3/4

All

John K

31/1

3 Star weekend

Improvers

Pam D

31/1

Cardington Slalom 2/3/4

All

John K

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Try-a-boat day

All

Pam D

14/15

Shepperton slalom 3/4

All

John K

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Symonds Yat on the Wye

Passport /One Star Rich C

5/6

Tiverton Training weekend

Passport /One Star Pam D

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SW Canoe Show at Exeter

All

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Three Star moving water day

Participants

July

August

September

October

Pam D

Strict adherence to the Club’s code of conduct is expected at all times on club events .

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Market Yard Slalom Sunday 21st July This slalom is held on the river by the clubhouse so you can see it’s nice and easy!

It is the second slalom that we organise in a year. A Division 4 and Open event with12 gates making a short course on flat water. If you’ve not done slalom before, this is a good one to try.

And if you are an old-hand you can take part in the Open class!

Or try a different class!

ENTRIES Division 4 Open £5.50 Adult £5 Adult £3.50 Youth £3 Youth

Club members £1 off if you enter in advance

Programme 08:00 – Course opens for free unsupervised practice 10:30 – Official practice – full organised runs only 11:00 – Control Closes, no more late entries 11:30 – First Runs 13:30 – Lunch 14:00 – Second Runs 16.30 – Prize Giving 4

HELP NEEDED We need help on the day to run this event: set up, judges, timers, stewards, start and finish and so on.

If you can only come for part of the day, please do!

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This is one of our annual fun events We plan to have races in the morning. While we are doing this the chicken pieces will be cooking beautifully and the salads will be dressing nicely. Then we can relax and eat at about 2pm!

At Langham Farm from 11am Cost £5 adults, £4 young people.

We set up the club marquee so we can shelter from any rain but do bring your umbrellas and wellie boots because the last two years have been wet!

Games in the morning will be in kayaks and canoes , so also bring your paddling stuff and a towel as you might well get wet! This event is suitable for all, and family members are particularly welcome. But you must let Pam know you are coming so we can cater for you.

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Results, results, results ...

Cardington Slalom 15/16th June

Andy travelled home to Frome on Saturday evening leaving John, Will and

By Sam Nicol Ben to compete on a windy but Four club paddlers competed at Carmostly dry Sunday. With a new course dington Slalom: Will Jones in K1 divito master Team Frome's performance sion 3, and in division 2 were Andy improved and after first runs John Lyall, John Kent and Ben Nicol. Ben Kent lay in 18th with a clear run, Ben also competed in C1 division 2.

Nicol lay in 1st for both K1 and C1 and The course at Cardington is a concrete in division 3 Will Jones lay 8th. The tension rose for second runs, John culvert fed by the River Ouse. The Kent posted another clear run, 0.8 course is tight, technical and shallow demanding a high level of concentra- second quicker. Ben was clear also in tion to avoid pinning and/or beaching. both K1 and C1 runs and Will posted a 3 second improvement in his K1 run.

The course at Cardington

On Saturday, despite blustery weather conditions and heavy rain which saw the support crew retreat to vehicles for large umbrellas and waterproofs, Team Frome posted good results with close competition between good friends and rivals John and Andy.

Ben held on to his first place in K1 but was beaten by 0.4 second into second place in C1. John's time maintained a mid table place and with an improved second run, Will came fourth in Division 3 missing out on third place by 0.1 second!

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Cardington slalom continued Ben's results at Cardington added to those earned in previous Slalom events this year earned him promotion to K1 Division 1!

The Results Saturday Division 2 K1 - out of 47 competitors: Ben Nicol 5th Andrew Lyall 20th John Kent 27th Division 2 C1 - out of 12 competitors: Ben Nicol 4th Division 3 K1 - out of 27 competitors: William Jones 13th Sunday Division 2 K1 - out of 47 competitors: Ben Nicol 1st John Kent. 24th

Ed: Ben (above) adds 2nd place in the C1 class to his already successful 1st place in K1 mens. Not bad for a weekend’s paddling?

Division 2 C1 - out of 10 competitors: Ben Nicol 2nd

Rich says that he can only remember two Division 1 paddlers in the club since he joined in 1982: Mark Knapton (Wellies) and Nick Kent.

But Neil thinks Kate Duffus was also in Div 1. Who knows? Graham will!

Division 3 K1 - out of 25 competitors: Will Jones 4th

FRIDAY MINI SLALOM 5th July Cancelled - Sorry folks!

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Langham Farm HUGE SUCCESSES ALL ROUND! This was one of our best ever events at Langham Farm and with 21 members taking part we put on a good show.

Participants were: Tierney O’Neill, Wulgar Lackey, Jamie Easton, Keiran Clark, Alex Hulin, Kieran Fewell, Will Jones, Ben Lemon, Ben Nicol, Rosie Vallis, Josie Shillabeer, Kath Norton, Su Fewell, Jack Overhill, Dan Carey, Alex Nicol, Ian Jones, Mark Hemmens, Andy Bell, Andrew Lyall and John Kent.

Saturday FIRSTS for Kath Norton (K1W div 4), Josie Shillabeer (K1W Div 3), Jack Overhill (K1M div 3) and John and Andrew (C2 div 2/3).

Jamie took the J12 and Keiran took the J16 prizes today.

Sunday FIRSTS for Jack Overhill (K1M div 3) and Ben Nicol (Officials).

And finally, we couldn’t have done it without the substantial help we got from club members.

You know who you all are - THANK YOU !

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m Slalom June 8th/9th

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Langham Farm Slal Su has time for a sneaky smile as she paddles with her son!

Dan’s first slalom: so far so good!

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A very focused Will takes 3rd place.

Alex, really digging in now!

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lom June 8th/9th - continued Tierney - how cool is that?

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hese on the FCC website Ben L - determined and purposeful

Kieran... concentrating here

At this ;point, what is going through their heads we wonder?

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FCC shows class with a roll and a pinning Shepperton Div 3/4 Slalom Weather: Dry Temperature: 17ºC Attendance: Approximately 50 Enjoyment factor: High

standing on the bank by the rock he asked me 'Do you think I should get out?' I answered that 'It would be a good idea' and off came the spray deck and out he came swimming down the river. Three more copper nose points to his name.

Those attending Alex Hulin, Jamie Easton, Keiron Clark, John Kent and Andrew Lyall.

A few other competitors managed to pull his boat off the rock and it was undamaged so he got back in the boat and carried on with his practice.

Saturday 22/6/13

Shepperton is a weir slalom for those unfamiliar with this one, but as it is aimed at beginners there was little water today apart from flow over one of the side sluices. There was still enough water to make it interesting so carry on reading.

Alex managed to avoid any problems all day and had a much improved second run. After prize giving we were all ready to depart at 6pm and home by 8pm. Thank you John for taking us all again.

We arrived at 10am and unofficial practice was starting. Our three boys were keen to get on the water as soon as possible with first runs scheduled for 12 noon.

Results Keiron - 3rd (out of 18) in Div 4 K1 and promoted to Div 3.

Alex - 8th (out of 8) in Div 4 Jamie - 18th (out of 21) in Div 3 Andrew & John - 3rd (out of 3) in C2 Div3.

There were 20 gates to be negotiated and Div 4 could avoid gates 12 and 13 which were in the main flow of water by the side sluice.

Although, Andrew and John were 3rd, their time was good enough to receive 476 points. The winner only received 500 points.

Within the first 10 minutes of practice Frome Canoe Club was showing class with a roll from Keiran at gate 18.

This was followed 5 minutes later with Jamie getting a bit close to the large rock in the main flow and getting pinned on it sideways. The water was running quickly over him and the boat, but to his credit he seemed very relaxed about the situation. After another minute it became clear that he wasn't going to be released without some action on his part. As I was

In summary a very relaxing day with some valuable experience gained by the boys on their first moving water slalom.

Andrew Lyall Ed - Congratulations to Keiran on his promotion. We mustn’t forget those copper noseclip points - one for the roll and 3 to Jamie for his swim!

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Go Canoeing Taster Day 22nd June: we opened the club to members of the public and put on a taster day.

A big THANK YOU to Gine, Kyra, Ben L, George, Kieran, Charlie, Chris, Su, Josie, Gareth, Stu and Rich. Ben’s parents came to pick him up at the end and got roped in with the tidying up too!

The windy cool weather probably put many people off but we saw a steady stream through the day, with 50 giving it a go!

weir. He said he was in control and that it was safe.

The ‘What did you enjoy most’ question elicited the expected comments like ‘I enjoyed it all’, ‘good fun’, ‘discovering a new sport’. But how about this – ‘The wind on the water just made it more fun’.

The feedback on the forms was fascinating: In the ‘what did you like least’ section there was ‘aching arms’ and ‘getting wet’. But an unexpected one ‘wanted to go further downstream’. So at least we know that our young people in charge of the watery part of the day (Kyra, George, Gine, Kieran and Ben L) did what they were supposed to and kept everyone away from the weir! Well that’s not entirely true is it George?

George got one of them teetering on the edge of the

And finally ‘Great that a 7 year old could have a taster session – good instructing too’ Yes we did have good and willing instructors. Thank you everyone who helped.

Ed: the the left

We are sorry Tracy, that kit room is not quite in organised state that you it the Wednesday before!

Maya Edwards, Amelia Edwards, Oliver Phelan, Jude Garrett, Konnor Gulliver, and Kallum Gulliver.

Thank you Janine and Jonathan, the coaches who put the young people through the paces!

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Biblins

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Biblins continued WALL TO WALL SUNSHINE! Good water levels, good group, good fun, good food, good everything! And interesting onesies, this year!

What a wonderful Biblins we had.

Taking part were: Girls Charlotte S, Chloe Mc, Emily E, Georgina F, Gine M, Hannah B, India T, Isi M, Kyra B, Megan C, Philippa T and Summer V Boys Alex H, Ben M, Ben N, George Mc, Jamie M, Jamie E, James B, Kallum G, Keiron C , Konnor G, Mason E and Rich N Ladies Hazel C, Julia Mc, Kate J, Meg J, Pam D and Sara W Men Andy V, Gareth Mc, Ian J, Jack S, Mike B, Rich, Stuart M and Tim C One dayers Jonny, Nicky, Bo and Blue Andy, Lou and Dylan 15

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Bits and Pieces Number crunching - a slalom analysis by Andrew Lyall After our great results at Langham Farm slalom I wondered how we compared to our club in 1983. Do we have more people doing slalom now? The figures below tell the story: 1983

2013

Div 3 K1 Men

2

4

Div 3 K1 Women

0

4

Div 2 K1 Men

2

5

Div 3 C2

1

1

Div 1 C2

1

0

Div 2 C1

0

1

Totals

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Frome Canoe Club is now a very successful club with a large number of male and female slalom paddlers. There is an increase of 150% compared to 1983.

Ed: Thank you for these stats Andrew. And of course we now have a Div 1 paddler after Cardington. Well done Ben! And Will Jones got promoted to Div 2 at Ogmore this weekend!

But your figures do show a dramatic increase in uptake by ladies and girls which reflects the encouragement the club gives to our female paddlers in what is still a male dominated sport!

If anyone in the club is interested in slalom, do please come along and give it a go. Ben Nicol and Jack Overhill are there every Wednesday at 7pm and will start you off!

Canoe for sale Mobile Adventure Ranger 14 with fitted buoyancy blocks. £350 Contact Alan on 01373 471408 or alan.carpenter2@btopenworld.com 17

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Bits and Pieces

Email answers by 15th July to pam@dixon.org.uk.

First correct answer out of the hat wins a great big choccie bar!

made in the Langham Farm slalom cook tent £500, give or take the odd pound! (we are still waiting for some bills to be settled) but the provisional figure for 2013 is £502.

A very big thank you to everyone who made cakes for sale in the cook tent at Langham Farm slalom. We couldn't possibly manage to earn as much money as this without your donations. So thank you.

And a special mention for the people who manned (or womaned) the tent: Chloe, Tracy, Angie, Kath, Vicky, Sarah and our one and only chef extraordinaire - Gareth! Next year’s dates are 7/8th June!

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Bits and Pieces Mary Harbert and John Gammie.

Congratulations to you both.

the remaining courses in 2013 are

One Star A course for beginners.

At Market Yard over a weekend, 9am - 5pm both days.

Date - 13th/14th July

Aquatic First Aid An 8 hour course covering incident management, resuscitation etc.

August 10th Ask if you need a 16 hour course.

Three Star Whitewater kayak course 13st August/1st September And the moving water sections on 13th October

Safety and Rescue A course spread over a weekend where you learn the ins ands outs of rescues.

6th/7thJuly

Latest from Andy Holt of Escape to Adventure 3 Star Kayak training/assessment, Derbyshire

31Aug/1Sept 7/8 September 21/22 September

4 Star training (wwk), N Wales 4 Star Assessment (wwk), N Wales 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 19

http://www.escapetoadventure.com/

8/9 August

CONTACTS Chairman Alun Jones 01373 823513 Vice Chair: Gareth McGiveron

DIV 2 for Will Jones

Treasurer: John Kent 01225 765168 jfkent@blueyonder.co.uk

Promoted at Ogmore on 30th June

Secretary: Pam Dixon 07740 472982 pam@dixon.org.uk Head Coach: Rich Carter 01373 864623

Report next month

Youth Reps: Kath Norton and Stu Miles Volunteer Reps: Jonathan Howell and Sally Smiles

Langham Farm Slalom

Kit Officers: Sally and Tim Smiles

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Keiran (right) takes the J16

Check out the photos of club events on the website. And refer to the calendar for all the club activities.

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.

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