River Trips

Pleasley Vale Canoe & Activity Club

Trips normally happen on a Sunday. To find out what is happening, contact the Club Secretary.
We have agreed the following guidelines for trips:
Fuel etc: - Individuals travelling together are expected to share the costs.
Trailers / Roofracks: - If someone is transporting a kayak for you, (including club boats) you should contribute at least £? to the driver.

PLEASE TRY AND PAY YOUR SHARE OF THE COSTS ON THE DAY. We rely on the goodwill of drivers to enable us to continue to run trips.

Summer Trips

During the summer there will be a series of Sunday events. These are usually local trips around places such as:-

Newark Weir

Matlock Bath

Holme Pierpont

River Goyt

etc.

All trips will normally be graded:

Beginner: Normally suitable for paddlers in their first season of canoeing. You should have attended the pool session and some Wednesday evenings. These trips are suitable for paddlers with the basics skills.
Intermediate: These trips are for paddlers are at least of the two star or above standard. Individuals should be capable of paddling for at least 2 hours.
Proficient:Paddlers should be of at least three/four star standard and capable of paddling for at least 4 hours.

Winter Trips

During the Winter the Club Activities are centred on the rivers. However as with every other canoeing activity the trips are dictated by the weather - there must be sufficient rain. Anyone wishing to experience the rapids of the local rivers should have normally completed a season in the swimming pool, and attended the summer evening sessions. You should be of at least two star standard.

The trips tend to concentrate on the Rivers Derwent & Trent.

This time of year is cold so you must wear warm clothing and have plenty to eat and drink.