Tuesday, November 14, 2006

BCU Star Awards - assessments!

After winds reaching Gale Force on Saturday Evening, Sunday was decidely calm on the lea shore, with the winds down to a gentle F5, and Port St Mary Bay a delight to paddle across.

Group A, (seen here), paddled downwind to Carrick Rock, then on to coast for a break before the paddle into the wind back to the slip.
Having practiced their core skills during the rest of the 8wk course, this final session was a trip, giving the opportunity to show the assessor how well they could use those skills, and have a great workout whilst doing so!
Well done to: Frank Crompton 1*, Kirsty Forbes, Kev Turnbull, Steph Lewin and Seba Thompson 2*, Darren Self, Chris and Jan Gledhill 3*, Jan and Chris also completed their Canoe Safety Test!
Group B found the wind had had increased again, and stayed within the shelter of the coastline. Meandering around the rocky coves, perfecting bow rudders, edging and rescues. Congratulations to; Sacha Holder 1*, Clive Wilcox, Emma Cilcox, Nick, and Martin Dycher 2*, John Keggin 3* John and Martin also completed their Canoe Safety Test.

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