I have some exciting news regarding training. On Saturday of Week 8 – 25^th of November we have an assessor coming down to jolly old Warwick to do a Canoe Safety Test (CST). This is a really useful day’s training and will cover general theory; lifesaving and canoe bases rescue techniques. This award is aimed at anyone at the club but does require you to have 2 star skills, which we have time to work on if you want to do it.

I highly recommend this course and the coach that is coming to do it. It will give you a better idea about being on the river and being safe and will help you help yourself. The general theory section will help give you an idea of weather condition and what to watch out for when buying kit, lifesaving section can be applied to everyday life i.e. walking down a canal with the girlfriend and you see someone in the water that is in trouble and the canoe section will help on the river in future trips. It is also a pre- requisite if you want to do coaching qualifications in the future.

Many of you that are new will think that you are not good enough to attend the course – believe me you are – I sent a couple of new paddlers on it last year who learnt a hell of a lot and will give you a second opinion of the course.

The cost is unlikely to be greater than £20, I don’t know for sure as I need to see how much I can claim back of Warwick Sport. Transport again is likely to be cars to Stratford upon Avon and the cost will include petrol money for the drivers – which we will need!!! (Those with roof bars)

Any question please email me at chriseastabrook[at]hotmail.com, there is space for 8 currently so sign up today.

Chris aka Scarf

PS Training at Rock Mill Weir week tomos, I believe Ben and Noj may be instruction so there will be lots to learn, sign up will go up once I have it confirmed that Noj or Ben can attend.