Dave had agreed with Brett to vice C the Hamton AquaPaddle on the 15th as Brett was opening a new location in Wales, Dave and Zoe were staying at the Apps Court Farm campsite as they have done many times before, this time however Dave had a new toy, his very own SUP. The campsite […]
AquaPaddle Hampton Molesey 15th June 2025 Read More »
On Sat the last day of May 2025 9 paddlers and swimmers attended the pool session, This month we extended the session. Dave and Pete were working on rolling Techniques, as Liz and Clare were trying kayaking whereas the others just relaxed and had a swim. The pool temp is a fantastic 29.9 degrees C.
Pool Session 31st May 2025 Read More »
During the week commencing 19th may the Cherwell trip went into planning, the weather forecast looked bleak with heavy rain and strong winds. Dave had done the planning anyway and decided to have a meeting on the sat amongst the leaders to discuss any issues, the wind being the main cause of concern, the forecast
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On a bright and warm day of Sat 3rd, Dave ventured down to East Grinstead to collect another craft for the club, this time a Dagger GT Max 8.10, a boat for a taller paddler. another great addition to our ever growing club fleet. On the way back a stop of at Apps court once
Hampton Molesey Aquapaddle 4th May 2025 Read More »
After a pool session on Sat 26th Dave stayed at Apps Court again, a nice big campsite that you can book a single night and is just 10 mins drive from our pool and AquaPaddle Hampton Molesey. So an early start for Bewl water was not necessary as we were already half way there. 05.45am
Bewl Water 27th Apr 2025 Read More »
Liz, Clare G, and Dave attended a pool session for a bit of playful education and fun along with the emphasis of Safety and Rescue. Clare G completed her spray deck training and safely exiting her craft whilst upside down, as well as the basics of connectivity within her craft, using her contact points within
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On Saturday morning the 19th April 15 paddlers gathered at the George and Dragon pub in Wargrave, this trip organised by Dave and Clare was a multi craft trip with SUP’s, a Kayak and an Inflatable Canoe, As Dave has a lot of experience and knowledge of this figure of eight trip he took the
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On Sat 7th Dec Dittons PBC had organised a rescue training session in a swimming pool and invited Dave to assist in a bit of coaching due to Davepaddles being a multi craft club, and with the knowledge of rescues from all craft to all craft. This was planned for Kayak, Canoe and Paddleboard but
Pool Rescue Session 7th Dec 2024 Read More »
Those registered to receive them, should now have Nov 24’s newsletter from the club delivered to your email inbox. If you have not received it (please 1st check your spam folder) and still want a copy, please contact one of the committee members who will be pleased to forward you one. We no longer supply
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Unfazed by the early morning start and the slight chill in the air, 24 enthusiastic paddlers gathered in the carpark of the Dudley Canal and Tunnels Trust. Clare, from Dittons Paddleboarding Club, lead the safety meeting and the group introduced themselves. We soon discovered that this trip was on many people’s bucket list, and the distances that paddlers were prepared
Dudley Caverns and Netherton Tunnel 26th Oct 2024 Read More »