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Neasan:

The '''Tower Hamlets Canoe Club''' is a canoe and kayaking club located in central London.

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'''The Club'''

* [[THCC|About the club]]
* [[Location|Where we are]]
* [[What We Do]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[FAQ|Common questions]]

'''New to paddling?'''

* [[Course for beginners|Monthly course for beginners]]

'''New to this web site?'''

* [[Help:Wiki|About the wiki]]
* [[Help:Forums|About the forum]]
* [[Help:Site|Requesting a forum account]]

'''Resources'''

* [[Books]]
* [[Safety resources|Safety]]
* [[DVDs]]
* [[Internet resources|Internet]]

{{Nextcolumn}}


'''Planned [[Club trips]] and events'''
* {{forum|59||Big Club Trip 2011 - 8-9 October 2011}}

'''Recent Trips'''
*[[Kent_coast/Whitstable_sea_kayak_day_trip_10_September_2011|Whitstable Sea Kayak Day Trip 10th September_201]]
* {{forum|35|945|Thames Festival 2011 and Pre-Pageant Paddle - Saturday 10 September 2011}}
* {{forum|35|934|East Coast sea kayak trip (Whitstable or Margate) - Saturday 10 September 2011}}
* {{forum|35|928|Lee Valley White Water Courses - 1 September 2011}}, {{forum|35|917|18 August 2011}} and {{forum|9|905|11 August 2011}}
* {{forum|32|912|Repair day One - 27 August 2011}}
* {{Pix|White Water intro course Wales 13-14 August 2011}}
* {{blog|Sea kayaking intro trip 13-14 August 2011}}
* {{BlogAndPix|Touring and white water canoeing - River Wye - 6-7 August 2011}}
* {{forum|34|853|Curry night - 20 July 2011}}
* {{BlogAndPix|Exploring Oxford backwaters and the Thames - 10 July 2011}}
* {{forum|35|839|Lee Valley White Water Centre - 7 July 2011}} and {{forum|35|828| Assessments - 30 June 2011}}
* {{blog|Lee Valley White Water Centre - Olympic Course assessment - 11 June 2011}}
* {{BlogAndPix|Our Scilly Adventure - May/June 2011}}
* {{forum|35|758|Lee Valley White Water Centre - 19 May 2011}} and {{forum|35|787|2 June 2011}}
* {{BlogAndPix|River Waveney 2 star training / touring weekend - 14-15 May 2011}}
* {{blog|DW 2011|Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race - Easter 2011}}

[[Trips in 2011|Previous 2011 trips]] ... [[Trips in 2010]] ... [[Trips in 2009]]

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Kent coast/Whitstable sea kayak day trip 10 September 2011

2011-09-11T19:03:45Z

Neasan:

==The group==
Liz Sheridan (trip leader), Sarah Keogh, Neasan, Vicky Bostock, Louise Lewer, Andy Nutter, Pete Marsh
==Plan==
===Tide times===
Sheerness (midway between springs and neaps; All times GMT):

Sat 10th
*05:03 1.26m L
*11:12 5.47m H
*17:44 0.81m L
*23:42 5.70m H

As the tide drops the coastline is very muddy in places, so options for landing are restricted to a few slipways etc. Landing at Whitstable should be OK as shingle beach with less mud than other places. May have a short carry back up to the beach.
Option of doing some wet practice if it isn’t too cold and windy or maybe some towing practice etc.
===Times/Route===
Times are negotiable. There should be an east going tidal stream from 12: 15 until 18:00 so this will helping us back. OK to continue paddling against this at the start before it builds up too much.

*07:30 meet Shadwell basin and start loading boats
*08:15 leave
*09:45 arrive Whitstable
*10:30 launch from beach
Turning just East of the Indoor Bowling centre, which runs down to the Oyster Fishery beachfront restaurant where we should be able to park (alternative: dump boats outside the Continental Hotel in Beach walk and either park there or drive back to the big car park opposite the harbour entrance). Paddle easterly up coast and along Swale (channel between isle of Sheppey and Kent coast) towards Medway, allowing time for breaks and light snack stop.
*12.00 Stop for lunch
10km (5.5NM) gets us to the mouth of Faversham Creek which we can potentially explore, so this is probably a good turning point. We can also go further up the Swale if conditions are good
*13.00 Come back with tide
*15:00 Whitstable for fish and chips on the beach (or inside!).
*17:00 Return to Shadwell to drop off boats
===Planned trip length===
20km, can be shortened / lengthened as necessary. Tidal assistance in both directions.

===Potential hazards===
*Wind (current forecast southerly force 3 - 4).
*Rough water in consequence of wind over tide
*Other small vessels around Whitstable harbour.

==Report==
So that was the plan. We kept for the most part to it.

*07:30 meet Shadwell basin and start loading boats. Well most of us got there for 7.30 :)
*08:45 leave
*10:00 arrive Whitstable
*10:45 launch from beach
Parked beside the Oyster Fishery beachfront restaurant.
*13:00 Stop for lunch on beach
*13.45 Come back with tide
*15:30
Bit of wandering around Whitstable for food, found Wee Willie Winkle's Kitchen who had Whitstable Bay beer and some nice food.
*17:00 Back to Shadwell

Lots of boating and windsurfing going on so that was entertaining watching them flit around the water. We didn't get as far as Faversham Creek so stopped off for lunch at a beach instead. On the way back we had to go a fair bit out to avoid the mud flats, so hence why we didn't hug the coast as on the way back. Using our boat's skegs we kept ourselves pointing for the headland and tried to ignore that wobbly feeling that came with every strong sideways wave. It was a day of very mixed up weather – fierce headwinds, rain and strong sunshine. And we saw a seal! He/she circled round and popped up every now and again while we fixed footrests and had a bit of a breather. Realised we didn't have mackerel so went on to the next interesting thing.

Oh and the Oyster Fishery beachfront restaurant refused to serve us as they had a function on that night so we had to do a bit of walking for our fish and chips! This is despite Liz double checking that they'd be open for us for dinner, so don't feel too bad now about using their toilets for changing now. This was a great one day trip which packed in a fair distance on the water but didn't mean we got home ridiculously late either. Many thanks goes to Liz for organising and taking us out, for most of us was our first time on the sea in the UK.
===Actual trip length===
Approximately 18Km

==Map==
[http://g.co/maps/xjgra Route on Google Maps]

Kent coast/Whitstable sea kayak day trip 10 September 2011

2011-09-11T19:03:03Z

Neasan: moved Isle of Sheppey sea kayak trip 10 September 2011 to Kent coast/Whitstable sea kayak day trip 10 September 2011: 

I thought, as a change, I'd put up what the initial plan was and then do a little compare and contrast.
==The group==
Liz Sheridan (trip leader), Sarah Keogh, Neasan, Vicky Bostock, Louise Lewer, Andy Nutter, Pete Marsh
==Plan==
===Tide times===
Sheerness (midway between springs and neaps; All times GMT):

Sat 10th
*05:03 1.26m L
*11:12 5.47m H
*17:44 0.81m L
*23:42 5.70m H

As the tide drops the coastline is very muddy in places, so options for landing are restricted to a few slipways etc. Landing at Whitstable should be OK as shingle beach with less mud than other places. May have a short carry back up to the beach.
Option of doing some wet practice if it isn’t too cold and windy or maybe some towing practice etc.
===Times/Route===
Times are negotiable. There should be an east going tidal stream from 12: 15 until 18:00 so this will helping us back. OK to continue paddling against this at the start before it builds up too much.

*07:30 meet Shadwell basin and start loading boats
*08:15 leave
*09:45 arrive Whitstable
*10:30 launch from beach
Turning just East of the Indoor Bowling centre, which runs down to the Oyster Fishery beachfront restaurant where we should be able to park (alternative: dump boats outside the Continental Hotel in Beach walk and either park there or drive back to the big car park opposite the harbour entrance). Paddle easterly up coast and along Swale (channel between isle of Sheppey and Kent coast) towards Medway, allowing time for breaks and light snack stop.
*12.00 Stop for lunch
10km (5.5NM) gets us to the mouth of Faversham Creek which we can potentially explore, so this is probably a good turning point. We can also go further up the Swale if conditions are good
*13.00 Come back with tide
*15:00 Whitstable for fish and chips on the beach (or inside!).
*17:00 Return to Shadwell to drop off boats
===Planned trip length===
20km, can be shortened / lengthened as necessary. Tidal assistance in both directions.

===Potential hazards===
*Wind (current forecast southerly force 3 - 4).
*Rough water in consequence of wind over tide
*Other small vessels around Whitstable harbour.

==Report==
So that was the plan. We kept for the most part to it.

*07:30 meet Shadwell basin and start loading boats. Well most of us got there for 7.30 :)
*08:45 leave
*10:00 arrive Whitstable
*10:45 launch from beach
Parked beside the Oyster Fishery beachfront restaurant.
*13:00 Stop for lunch on beach
*13.45 Come back with tide
*15:30
Bit of wandering around Whitstable for food, found Wee Willie Winkle's Kitchen who had Whitstable Bay beer and some nice food.
*17:00 Back to Shadwell

Lots of boating and windsurfing going on so that was entertaining watching them flit around the water. We didn't get as far as Faversham Creek so stopped off for lunch at a beach instead. On the way back we had to go a fair bit out to avoid the mud flats, so hence why we didn't hug the coast as on the way back. Using our boat's skegs we kept ourselves pointing for the headland and tried to ignore that wobbly feeling that came with every strong sideways wave. It was a day of very mixed up weather – fierce headwinds, rain and strong sunshine. And we saw a seal! He/she circled round and popped up every now and again while we fixed footrests and had a bit of a breather. Realised we didn't have mackerel so went on to the next interesting thing.

Oh and the Oyster Fishery beachfront restaurant refused to serve us as they had a function on that night so we had to do a bit of walking for our fish and chips! This is despite Liz double checking that they'd be open for us for dinner, so don't feel too bad now about using their toilets for changing now. This was a great one day trip which packed in a fair distance on the water but didn't mean we got home ridiculously late either. Many thanks goes to Liz for organising and taking us out, for most of us was our first time on the sea in the UK.
===Actual trip length===
Approximately 18Km

==Map==
[http://g.co/maps/xjgra Route on Google Maps]

Isle of Sheppey sea kayak trip 10 September 2011

2011-09-11T19:03:03Z

Neasan: moved Isle of Sheppey sea kayak trip 10 September 2011 to Kent coast/Whitstable sea kayak day trip 10 September 2011: 

#REDIRECT [[Kent coast/Whitstable sea kayak day trip 10 September 2011]]

Kent coast/Whitstable sea kayak day trip 10 September 2011

2011-09-11T19:01:51Z

Neasan:

Kent coast/Whitstable sea kayak day trip 10 September 2011

2011-09-11T19:00:20Z

Neasan: Isle of Sheppey sea kayak trip 10 September 2011

'''Kent coastal trip 10th September 2011'''

I thought, as a change, I'd put up what the initial plan was and then do a little compare and contrast.
==The group==
Liz Sheridan (trip leader), Sarah Keogh, Neasan, Vicky Bostock, Louise Lewer, Andy Nutter, Pete Marsh

==Plan==
===Tide times===
Sheerness (midway between springs and neaps; All times GMT):

Sat 10th
*05:03 1.26m L
*11:12 5.47m H
*17:44 0.81m L
*23:42 5.70m H

As the tide drops the coastline is very muddy in places, so options for landing are restricted to a few slipways etc. Landing at Whitstable should be OK as shingle beach with less mud than other places. May have a short carry back up to the beach.
Option of doing some wet practice if it isn’t too cold and windy or maybe some towing practice etc.
===Times/Route===
Times are negotiable. There should be an east going tidal stream from 12: 15 until 18:00 so this will helping us back. OK to continue paddling against this at the start before it builds up too much.

*07:30 meet Shadwell basin and start loading boats
*08:15 leave
*09:45 arrive Whitstable
*10:30 launch from beach
Turning just East of the Indoor Bowling centre, which runs down to the Oyster Fishery beachfront restaurant where we should be able to park (alternative: dump boats outside the Continental Hotel in Beach walk and either park there or drive back to the big car park opposite the harbour entrance). Paddle easterly up coast and along Swale (channel between isle of Sheppey and Kent coast) towards Medway, allowing time for breaks and light snack stop.
*12.00 Stop for lunch
10km (5.5NM) gets us to the mouth of Faversham Creek which we can potentially explore, so this is probably a good turning point. We can also go further up the Swale if conditions are good
*13.00 Come back with tide
*15:00 Whitstable for fish and chips on the beach (or inside!).
*17:00 Return to Shadwell to drop off boats
===Planned trip length===
20km, can be shortened / lengthened as necessary. Tidal assistance in both directions.

===Potential hazards===
*Wind (current forecast southerly force 3 - 4).
*Rough water in consequence of wind over tide
*Other small vessels around Whitstable harbour.

==Report==
So that was the plan. We kept for the most part to it.

*07:30 meet Shadwell basin and start loading boats. Well most of us got there for 7.30 :)
*08:45 leave
*10:00 arrive Whitstable
*10:45 launch from beach
Parked beside the Oyster Fishery beachfront restaurant.
*13:00 Stop for lunch on beach
*13.45 Come back with tide
*15:30
Bit of wandering around Whitstable for food, found Wee Willie Winkle's Kitchen who had Whitstable Bay beer and some nice food.
*17:00 Back to Shadwell

Lots of boating and windsurfing going on so that was entertaining watching them flit around the water. We didn't get as far as Faversham Creek so stopped off for lunch at a beach instead. On the way back we had to go a fair bit out to avoid the mud flats, so hence why we didn't hug the coast as on the way back. Using our boat's skegs we kept ourselves pointing for the headland and tried to ignore that wobbly feeling that came with every strong sideways wave. It was a day of very mixed up weather – fierce headwinds, rain and strong sunshine. And we saw a seal! He/she circled round and popped up every now and again while we fixed footrests and had a bit of a breather. Realised we didn't have mackerel so went on to the next interesting thing.

Oh and the Oyster Fishery beachfront restaurant refused to serve us as they had a function on that night so we had to do a bit of walking for our fish and chips! This is despite Liz double checking that they'd be open for us for dinner, so don't feel too bad now about using their toilets for changing now. This was a great one day trip which packed in a fair distance on the water but didn't mean we got home ridiculously late either. Many thanks goes to Liz for organising and taking us out, for most of us was our first time on the sea in the UK.
===Actual trip length===
Approximately 18Km

==Map==
[http://g.co/maps/xjgra Route on Google Maps]

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2011-09-11T09:18:40Z

Neasan:

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2011-08-16T10:29:53Z

Neasan:

:Our first repair day is set for 27th August. Come along and help the club refresh the fleet.
:September Course for Beginners sold out. The October and November courses are [[Course for beginners - Booking form|open for booking]].
:Big Club trip is happening in October

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2011-08-15T10:43:17Z

Neasan:

The '''Tower Hamlets Canoe Club''' is a canoe and kayaking club located in central London.

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'''The Club'''

* [[THCC|About the club]]
* [[Location|Where we are]]
* [[What We Do]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[FAQ|Common questions]]

'''New to paddling?'''

* [[Course for beginners|Monthly course for beginners]]

'''New to this web site?'''

* [[Help:Wiki|About the wiki]]
* [[Help:Forums|About the forum]]
* [[Help:Site|Requesting a forum account]]

'''Resources'''

* [[Books]]
* [[Safety resources|Safety]]
* [[DVDs]]
* [[Internet resources|Internet]]

{{Nextcolumn}}


'''Planned [[Club trips]] and events'''
* {{forum|59||Big Club Trip 2011 - 8-9 October 2011}}
* {{forum|32|912|Repair day 2011 - 27 August 2011}}

'''Recent Trips'''
* {{forum|9|905|Lee Valley White Water Centre - 11 August 2011}}
* {{forum|35|868|Touring and white water canoeing - River Wye - 6-7 August 2011}}
* {{forum|34|853|Curry night - 20 July 2011}}
* [[Exploring Oxford backwaters and the Thames - 10 July 2011]]
* {{forum|35|839|Lee Valley White Water Centre - 7 July 2011}} & {{forum|35|828| Assessments - 30 June 2011}}
* {{blog|Olympic Course assessment - Lee Valley White Water Centre - 11th June 2011|Lee Valley White Water Centre - Olympic Course assessment - 11 June 2011}}
* {{blog|Our Scilly Adventure - May/June 2011}}
* {{forum|35|758|Lee Valley White Water Centre - 19 May 2011}} and {{forum|35|787|2 June 2011}}
* {{blog|River Waveney 2 star training / touring weekend - 14-15 May 2011}}
* {{blog|DW 2011|Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race - Easter 2011}}
* {{forum|35|658|London Kayakathon - 17 April 2011}}
* {{blog|St Patricks Stream and Thames backwaters 2 star training / touring paddle - 16 April 2011}}

[[Trips in 2011|Previous 2011 trips]] ... [[Trips in 2010]] ... [[Trips in 2009]]

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2011-07-15T17:45:52Z

Neasan:

The '''Tower Hamlets Canoe Club''' is a canoe and kayaking club located in central London.

{{MOTD}}{{Multicolumn}}

'''The Club'''

* [[THCC|About the club]]
* [[Location|Where we are]]
* [[What We Do]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[FAQ|Common questions]]

'''New to paddling?'''

* [[Course for beginners|Monthly course for beginners]]

'''New to this web site?'''

* [[Help:Wiki|About the wiki]]
* [[Help:Forums|About the forum]]
* [[Help:Site|Requesting a forum account]]

'''Resources'''

* [[Books]]
* [[Safety resources|Safety]]
* [[DVDs]]
* [[Internet resources|Internet]]

{{Nextcolumn}}


'''Planned [[Club trips]] and events'''
* {{forum|34|853|Curry night - 20th July 2011}}
* {{forum|35|814|2 star day-trip - 24 July 2011}}
* {{forum|35|816|Day paddle to Richmond (and back) - 30 July 2011}}
* {{forum|35|868|weekend trip to the wye - 6-7 August 2011}}
* {{forum|59||Big Club Trip 2011 - 8-9 October 2011}}

'''Recent Trips'''
* {{forum|35|815|2 star training trip: Thames at Oxford - 10 July 2011}}
* {{forum|35|839|Lee Valley White Water Legacy Course - 7 July 2011}}
* {{forum|35|828|Lee Valley Legacy Course & Assessments - 30 June 2011}}
* [[Olympic Course assessment - Lee Valley White Water Centre - 11th June 2011]]
* [[Our Scilly Adventure - May/June 2011]]
* {{forum|35|758|Lee Valley - 19 May 2011}} & {{forum|35|787| take two - 2 June 2011}}
* [[River Waveney 2 star training / touring weekend - 14-15 May 2011]]
* [[DW 2011|Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race - Easter 2011]]
* {{forum|35|658|London Kayakathon - 17 April 2011}}
* [[St Patricks Stream and Thames backwaters 2 star training / touring paddle - 16 April 2011]]

[[Trips in 2011|Previous 2011 trips]] ... [[Trips in 2010]] ... [[Trips in 2009]]

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Wargrave to Tilehurst Club Trip October 2010

2011-02-16T10:47:42Z

Neasan:

'''Trip co-ordinators:''' 
[http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1000 Sarah Keogh] 
[http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=999 Neasan O’Neill]

'''Trip Group:''' 
Ian 
Neasan 
Sarah 
Soren 
Natasha 
Liene 
Jenny 

'''Date:''' 
Saturday 30/10/10

'''Start Point''' 
George & Dragon Pub, Wargrave 
Post Code - [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=RG10+8HY+&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.713406,72.158203&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Reading+RG10+8HY,+United+Kingdom&z=16 RG10 8HY] 
Geographical Coordinates - [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=51.50311959268389,+-0.8693361282348633&aq=&sll=51.50312,-0.869336&sspn=0.008428,0.017617&ie=UTF8&ll=51.50312,-0.873349&spn=0.008428,0.025792&z=16 51.50311959268389, -0.8693361282348633]

::''Planned Start Point''
::Ferry Lane, Wargrave 
::Post Code - [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=RG10+8ET&sll=51.502265,-0.872147&sspn=0.006866,0.02281&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Reading,+West+Berkshire+RG10+8ET,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.50141,-0.879142&spn=0.006866,0.02281&z=16 RG10 8ET] 
::Geographical Coordinates - [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Ferry+Ln&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=FXjcEQMdCLXy_w&mra=mr&sll=51.501811,-0.871128&sspn=0.001716,0.003653&ie=UTF8&ll=51.502265,-0.872147&spn=0.006866,0.02281&z=16 51.50227142795185, -0.8711439371109009]

'''End Point''' 
Scours Lane, Tilehurst 
Post Code - [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=RG30+6AY&sll=51.50141,-0.879142&sspn=0.006866,0.02281&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Reading,+West+Berkshire+RG30+6AY,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.465826,-1.014154&spn=0.006871,0.02281&z=16 RG30 6AY] 
Geographical Coordinates - [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=RG30+6AY&sll=51.50141,-0.879142&sspn=0.006866,0.02281&g=RG10+8ET&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Reading,+West+Berkshire+RG30+6AY,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.466133,-1.014068&spn=0.006871,0.02281&z=16 51.46613296928832, -1.0140681266784668]

'''Route:''' 
[http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4081181 Route on a Google Map]

'''Distance:''' 
~8.2 miles / ~13.2KM

'''Travel to start point (from London Paddington Station):''' 
08:42 train from Paddington to Twyford 
09:50 train from Twyford to Wargrave (once an hour) 
10 min walk to car park/start point.

Drivers can drop the cars at the end point and grab a lift with the guy (Phillip) delivering the canoes. However he can only take 2 people in the van with him.

'''Travel from end point (to London Paddington Station):''' 
Bus back into Reading (every ~15mins) 
Train Reading to London Paddington (every ~10mins)

'''Food:''' 
There is '''NO''' lunch options along this route at the time of the year this trip was done (30th of October) so you will need to bring a packed lunch and plenty of water 
'''Lunch Stop''' 
We stopped at [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=51.472744,+-0.918258&aq=&sll=51.472389,-0.914274&sspn=0.008434,0.017617&ie=UTF8&z=16 Sonning Lock].

::''Proposed Lunch stop''
:: We had planned to stop for lunch around here [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=51.461205,-0.939696&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mr&sll=51.460037,-0.934203&sspn=0.006872,0.014613&ie=UTF8&ll=51.460037,-0.93828&spn=0.006872,0.02281&z=16 RG6 1PQ]).

'''Cost:''' 
Off peak day return London Paddington to Reading - £15 
Single Twyford to Wargrave - £1.70 
Bus into Reading - £1.80 
Hire of kayaks was £30 a boat 
Hire of open boat was £40 a boat 
Delivery to the start point was £35 

'''Planning the trip:''' 
It is based on these two trips; [http://www.canoedaysout.com/trip/201 Reading To St Patrick's Stream], [http://www.canoedaysout.com/trip/157 Reading To Tilehurst]

We are renting canoes and kayaks from [http://www.thamescanoehire.com/ Thames Canoe Hire]. They will be delivered to the start point and we will return them to the company at the end point (their HQ). The canoes/kayaks will be dropped in the car park at [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=RG10+8HY+&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.713406,72.158203&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Reading+RG10+8HY,+United+Kingdom&z=16 The George & Dragon Pub] at 10am.

The route is quite simple. It is a straight paddle from the start point to the end point (see route mapped above). However there are three points where we will have to portage but they are all quite easy. They are; Shiplake Lock (not far from the start), Sonning Lock (point 3 on the map), Caversham Lock (just before point 6 on the map).

For a lot of the trip the river bank is easily accessible and we are very close to civilisation, this means if someone freaks out/gets in trouble we can get out of there very easily. We have to have the boats back by 18:00, however this gives us almost 8 hours to get the boats back, I'm sure we can do better than 1 mile/hour.

'''Description of the trip:''' 
The trip went mostly as planned. Changes however included:
* The start point was moved to the car park of the George & Dragon Pub. This was easier to get the kayaks/canoes delivered and to launch from. Ferry Lane was a possibility but would have involved trying to carry boats across the road and down a narrow lane.
* There were 2 people with cars. One of these ended up parking in Wargrave because of a late start due to a malfunctioning car park gate. The other parked at Tilehurst and got a lift to the start with the van dropping off the boats.
* There are toilets in the pub but we did not use them. We changed on the train to Twyford.
* Any gear we didn't want or need on the trip was left in the van that dropped the boats off and that was brought to the end point.
* We did not stop at the proposed lunch site but at Sonning Lock. This had the advantage of toilet facilities and a tea house (only open in Summer months), nice scenery and was when people wanted lunch.
* We were finished an hour early, which was fine.
* There are toilets at the end to change into clean/dry clothes.
* Due to a car being back at the start we ended up back there after we offered a lift in the van back to the start for 3 of us. The rest of us went back to the start with the driver parked at Tilehurst.
* We had a few nice drinks in [http://web.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/11/11393/Greyhound/Wargrave The Greyhound] in Wargrave (The George & Dragon seemed a little OTT for post paddling pints) and got lifts back to London from the drivers as opposed to the planned train from Reading.

'''Lessons Learned:''' 
* If you are hiring paddles, make sure that if someone is left handed that you mention that so you have one for them.

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'''New to paddling?'''

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[[Club trips]] '''planned'''
* [http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=422/ Intro to White Water - 5th to 7th November 2010]

'''Recent Trips'''
*[[Wargrave to Tilehurst Club Trip October 2010]] - 30th October 2010
* Gentle Thames Paddle - 16th October 2010
* [[Big Club Weekend - 25+26 September 2010]]
* [[Wet West Paddlefest - 18+19 September 2010]]
* [[Italian Exchange - 11-13 September 2010]]
* [[River Stour, 17 - 18 July 2010]]
* [[Thames Barrier and Limehouse cut trip 3 July 2010]]
* [[Venice, 17-24 May 2010]]
* [[Medway canoe trip: 15-16 May 2010]]
* [[River Wye, May Bank Holiday (family friendly): 1-3 May 2010]]
* [[Henley to Marlow, open boating on the Thames: 17 April 2010]]
* [[Lee Navigation from Stonebridge Lock 5th April 2010]]
* [[Chichester Harbour - 4+5 April 2010]]
* [[2 star training trip: St Patricks Stream and the Thames backwaters 21st March 2010]]
* [[Paddle to Thames Barrier - 6th March 2010]]
* [[Kentish Flats Wind Farm - 6th February 2010]]
* [[Trips in 2009|More...]]

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Wargrave to Tilehurst Club Trip October 2010

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* [[THCC|About the club]]
* [[Contact|Where we are]]
* [[What We Do]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[FAQ|Common questions]]

'''New to paddling?'''

* [[Course for beginners|Monthly course for beginners]]

'''New to this web site?'''

* [[Help:Wiki|About the wiki]]
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[[Club trips]] '''planned'''
* [http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=422/ Intro to White Water - 5th to 7th November 2010]
*[[Wargrave to Tilehurst Club Trip October 2010]] - 30th October 2010

'''Recent Trips'''
* Gentle Thames Paddle - 16th October 2010
* [[Big Club Weekend - 25+26 September 2010]]
* [[Wet West Paddlefest - 18+19 September 2010]]
* [[Italian Exchange - 11-13 September 2010]]
* [[River Stour, 17 - 18 July 2010]]
* [[Thames Barrier and Limehouse cut trip 3 July 2010]]
* [[Venice, 17-24 May 2010]]
* [[Medway canoe trip: 15-16 May 2010]]
* [[River Wye, May Bank Holiday (family friendly): 1-3 May 2010]]
* [[Henley to Marlow, open boating on the Thames: 17 April 2010]]
* [[Lee Navigation from Stonebridge Lock 5th April 2010]]
* [[Chichester Harbour - 4+5 April 2010]]
* [[2 star training trip: St Patricks Stream and the Thames backwaters 21st March 2010]]
* [[Paddle to Thames Barrier - 6th March 2010]]
* [[Kentish Flats Wind Farm - 6th February 2010]]
* [[Trips in 2009|More...]]

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Wargrave to Tilehurst Club Trip October 2010

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=Wargrave to Tilehurst Club Trip=
'''Trip co-ordinators:''' 
[http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1000 Sarah Keogh] 
[http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=999 Neasan O’Neill]

'''Start Point''' 
Ferry Lane, Wargrave 
Post Code - [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=RG10+8ET&sll=51.502265,-0.872147&sspn=0.006866,0.02281&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Reading,+West+Berkshire+RG10+8ET,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.50141,-0.879142&spn=0.006866,0.02281&z=16 RG10 8ET] 
Geographical Coordinates - [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Ferry+Ln&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=FXjcEQMdCLXy_w&mra=mr&sll=51.501811,-0.871128&sspn=0.001716,0.003653&ie=UTF8&ll=51.502265,-0.872147&spn=0.006866,0.02281&z=16 51.50227142795185, -0.8711439371109009]

'''End Point''' 
Scours Lane, Tilehurst 
Post Code - [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=RG30+6AY&sll=51.50141,-0.879142&sspn=0.006866,0.02281&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Reading,+West+Berkshire+RG30+6AY,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.465826,-1.014154&spn=0.006871,0.02281&z=16 RG30 6AY] 
Geographical Coordinates - [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=RG30+6AY&sll=51.50141,-0.879142&sspn=0.006866,0.02281&g=RG10+8ET&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Reading,+West+Berkshire+RG30+6AY,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.466133,-1.014068&spn=0.006871,0.02281&z=16 51.46613296928832, -1.0140681266784668]

'''Route:''' 
[http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4081181 Route on a Google Map]

'''Distance:''' 
~8.2 miles / ~13.2KM

'''Travel to start point (from London Paddington Station):''' 
08:42 train from Paddington to Twyford 
09:50 train from Twyford to Wargrave (once an hour) 
5 min walk to car park/start point.

For drivers you can drop the cars at the end point and grab a lift with the guy (Phillip) delivering the canoes. However he can only take 2 people in the van with him. If anyone wants to do that let Sarah or I know so we can tell you when to meet him (and let him know).

'''Travel from end point (to London Paddington Station):''' 
Bus back into Reading (every ~15mins) 
Train Reading to London Paddington (every ~10mins)

'''Food:''' 
There is '''NO''' lunch options along the way so you will need to bring a packed lunch and plenty of water (we will possibly stop at around about [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=51.461205,-0.939696&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mr&sll=51.460037,-0.934203&sspn=0.006872,0.014613&ie=UTF8&ll=51.460037,-0.93828&spn=0.006872,0.02281&z=16 RG6 1PQ]).

'''Cost:''' 
Off peak day return London Paddington to Reading - £15 
Single Twyford to Wargrave - £1.70 
Bus into Reading - £1.80 
Hire of canoes is £30 a head 
Assuming 10 bodies we would rent 6 kayaks (£30ea) and 2 Canoes (£40ea) and get them delivered to the start point (£35). This would mean a total cost of £29.50 each and the ability for people to swap craft at the midway point.

'''Description of trip:''' 
It is based on these two trips; [http://www.canoedaysout.com/trip/201 Reading To St Patrick's Stream], [http://www.canoedaysout.com/trip/157 Reading To Tilehurst]

We are renting canoes and kayaks from [http://www.thamescanoehire.com/ Thames Canoe Hire]. They will be delivered to the start point and we will return them to the company at the end point (their HQ). The canoes/kayaks will be dropped in the car park on [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=School+Lane,+Wargrave,+United+Kingdom&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.768112,59.853516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=School+Ln,+Wargrave,+Reading,+West+Berkshire+RG10+8AA,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.500515,-0.871396&spn=0.006866,0.02281&z=16 School Lane, Wargrave] at 10am. There used to be public toilets here they are no more and the pub won’t be open to use their toilets. We can change on the train to Twyford, at Twyford station or behind some trees depending on your view on these things.

The route is quite simple. It is a straight paddle from the start point you the end point (see route mapped above). However there are three points where we will have to portages but they are all quite easy. They are; Shiplake Lock (not far from the start), Sonning Lock (point 3 on the map), Caversham Lock (just before point 6 on the map).

For a lot of the trip the river bank is easily accessible and we are very close to civilisation, this means if someone freaks out/gets in trouble we can get out of there very easily. We have to have the boats back by 18:00, however this gives us almost 8 hours to get the boats back, I'm sure we can do better than 1 mile/hour.

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* [[FAQ|Common questions]]

'''New to paddling?'''

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[[Club trips]] '''planned'''
*[http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=533/ St Patricks Stream to Tilehurst - 30th October 2010]
* [http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=422/ Intro to White Water - 5th to 7th November 2010]

'''Recent Trips'''
* [[Big Club Weekend - 25+26 September 2010]]
* [[Wet West Paddlefest - 18+19 September 2010]]
* [[Italian Exchange - 11-13 September 2010]]
* [[River Stour, 17 - 18 July 2010]]
* [[Thames Barrier and Limehouse cut trip 3 July 2010]]
* [[Venice, 17-24 May 2010]]
* [[Medway canoe trip: 15-16 May 2010]]
* [[River Wye, May Bank Holiday (family friendly): 1-3 May 2010]]
* [[Henley to Marlow, open boating on the Thames: 17 April 2010]]
* [[Lee Navigation from Stonebridge Lock 5th April 2010]]
* [[Chichester Harbour - 4+5 April 2010]]
* [[2 star training trip: St Patricks Stream and the Thames backwaters 21st March 2010]]
* [[Paddle to Thames Barrier - 6th March 2010]]
* [[Kentish Flats Wind Farm - 6th February 2010]]
* [[Trips in 2009|More...]]

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'''The Club'''

* [[THCC|About the club]]
* [[Contact|Where we are]]
* [[What We Do]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[FAQ|Common questions]]

'''New to paddling?'''

* [[Course for beginners|Monthly course for beginners]]

'''New to this web site?'''

* [[Help:Wiki|About the wiki]]
* [[Help:Forums|About the forum]]
* [[Help:Site|Requesting a forum account]]

'''Resources'''

* [[Books]]
* [[Safety resources|Safety]]
* [[DVDs]]

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[[Club trips]] '''planned'''
*[http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=533/ St Patricks Stream to Tilehurst - 30th October]
* [http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=422/ Intro to White Water - 5th to 7th November 2010]

'''Recent Trips'''
* [[Big Club Weekend - 25+26 September 2010]]
* [[Wet West Paddlefest - 18+19 September 2010]]
* [[Italian Exchange - 11-13 September 2010]]
* [[River Stour, 17 - 18 July 2010]]
* [[Thames Barrier and Limehouse cut trip 3 July 2010]]
* [[Venice, 17-24 May 2010]]
* [[Medway canoe trip: 15-16 May 2010]]
* [[River Wye, May Bank Holiday (family friendly): 1-3 May 2010]]
* [[Henley to Marlow, open boating on the Thames: 17 April 2010]]
* [[Lee Navigation from Stonebridge Lock 5th April 2010]]
* [[Chichester Harbour - 4+5 April 2010]]
* [[2 star training trip: St Patricks Stream and the Thames backwaters 21st March 2010]]
* [[Paddle to Thames Barrier - 6th March 2010]]
* [[Kentish Flats Wind Farm - 6th February 2010]]
* [[Trips in 2009|More...]]

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'''The Club'''

* [[THCC|About the club]]
* [[Contact|Where we are]]
* [[What We Do]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[FAQ|Common questions]]

'''New to paddling?'''

* [[Course for beginners|Monthly course for beginners]]

'''New to this web site?'''

* [[Help:Wiki|About the wiki]]
* [[Help:Forums|About the forum]]
* [[Help:Site|Requesting a forum account]]

'''Resources'''

* [[Books]]
* [[Safety resources|Safety]]
* [[DVDs]]

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[[Club trips]] '''planned'''
*[http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=533/ St Patricks Stream to Tilehurst paddle 30th October]
* [http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=422/ Intro to White Water - 5th to 7th November 2010]

'''Recent Trips'''
* [[Big Club Weekend - 25+26 September 2010]]
* [[Wet West Paddlefest - 18+19 September 2010]]
* [[Italian Exchange - 11-13 September 2010]]
* [[River Stour, 17 - 18 July 2010]]
* [[Thames Barrier and Limehouse cut trip 3 July 2010]]
* [[Venice, 17-24 May 2010]]
* [[Medway canoe trip: 15-16 May 2010]]
* [[River Wye, May Bank Holiday (family friendly): 1-3 May 2010]]
* [[Henley to Marlow, open boating on the Thames: 17 April 2010]]
* [[Lee Navigation from Stonebridge Lock 5th April 2010]]
* [[Chichester Harbour - 4+5 April 2010]]
* [[2 star training trip: St Patricks Stream and the Thames backwaters 21st March 2010]]
* [[Paddle to Thames Barrier - 6th March 2010]]
* [[Kentish Flats Wind Farm - 6th February 2010]]
* [[Trips in 2009|More...]]

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'''The Club'''

* [[THCC|About the club]]
* [[Contact|Where we are]]
* [[What We Do]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[FAQ|Common questions]]

'''New to paddling?'''

* [[Course for beginners|Monthly course for beginners]]

'''New to this web site?'''

* [[Help:Wiki|About the wiki]]
* [[Help:Forums|About the forum]]
* [[Help:Site|Requesting a forum account]]

'''Resources'''

* [[Books]]
* [[Safety resources|Safety]]
* [[DVDs]]

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[[Club trips]] '''planned'''
*[ http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=533 St Patricks Stream to Tilehurst paddle 30th October]
* [http://towerhamletscanoeclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=422/ Intro to White Water - 5th to 7th November 2010]

'''Recent Trips'''
* [[Big Club Weekend - 25+26 September 2010]]
* [[Wet West Paddlefest - 18+19 September 2010]]
* [[Italian Exchange - 11-13 September 2010]]
* [[River Stour, 17 - 18 July 2010]]
* [[Thames Barrier and Limehouse cut trip 3 July 2010]]
* [[Venice, 17-24 May 2010]]
* [[Medway canoe trip: 15-16 May 2010]]
* [[River Wye, May Bank Holiday (family friendly): 1-3 May 2010]]
* [[Henley to Marlow, open boating on the Thames: 17 April 2010]]
* [[Lee Navigation from Stonebridge Lock 5th April 2010]]
* [[Chichester Harbour - 4+5 April 2010]]
* [[2 star training trip: St Patricks Stream and the Thames backwaters 21st March 2010]]
* [[Paddle to Thames Barrier - 6th March 2010]]
* [[Kentish Flats Wind Farm - 6th February 2010]]
* [[Trips in 2009|More...]]

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