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JonathanStutters: /* Club Facilities */ Raised storage price to £120

2025-09-06T09:03:44Z

Club Facilities: Raised storage price to £120

JonathanStutters: Changed description of Tuesday and award names

2022-10-16T17:24:55Z

Changed description of Tuesday and award names

JonathanStutters: Added note to speak to committee member about boat storage waiting list.

2021-09-30T18:11:09Z

Added note to speak to committee member about boat storage waiting list.

Ianh: tweak

2016-06-30T20:07:26Z

tweak

Ianh: /* River Thames */ Link to PLA page

2011-08-28T14:59:19Z

River Thames: Link to PLA page

Ianh: /* Tuesdays */ Link to Shadwell Basin

2011-08-26T20:24:51Z

Tuesdays: Link to Shadwell Basin

Ianh: Tweak

2011-04-26T08:46:42Z

Tweak

Ianh: link to equipment

2010-09-03T20:05:22Z

link to equipment

Luke: /* Courses */

2010-08-05T12:42:49Z

Courses

Luke: /* Tuesdays */

2010-08-05T12:42:23Z

Tuesdays

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 :We have boats of a variety of different types, paddles, buoyancy aids, spray decks and waterproof paddling tops ('cags'). We aim to provide basic to intermediate level kit so that members can try most aspects of paddlesport with [[Club equipment|the club kit]], but as they get more specialised we encourage them to buy their own.
 ;Can I store my boat at the club?
-:We have limited boat storage and we prioritise the space for club boats. There is some space for active members' boats and these are offered at the discretion of the committee to active members at a rate of £100 p.a. Speak to a member of the [[committee]] if you would like to be added to the waiting list for storage space.
+:We have limited boat storage and we prioritise the space for club boats. There is some space for active members' boats and these are offered at the discretion of the committee to active members at a rate of £120 p.a. Speak to a member of the [[committee]] if you would like to be added to the waiting list for storage space.
 ===River Thames===

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 ;What happens on a Tuesday evening?
-:Typically, we will have a training group working on each of the [[BCU One Star]], [[BCU Two Star]] and [[BCU Three Star]] awards on [[Shadwell Basin]], a group or two out for a paddle on the Thames (to Greenwich or Waterloo, depending on tides) and probably a [[pool]] session. Sometimes we have formal [[polo]] sessions and often [[Open canoeing|open boat]] sessions.
+:Typically, we will have training groups working on the [[BCU Discover]] and [[BCU Explore]] awards on [[Shadwell Basin]], a group or two out for a paddle on the Thames (to Greenwich or Waterloo, depending on tides) and a [[polo]] session. In addition there will sometime [[Open canoeing|open boat]] sessions and sessions focussing on specific skills such as rolling or rescues.
 ;What time should I arrive on a Tuesday?
 :We plan to be on the water at 7:00 p.m. - at which time equipment is locked away. We recommend you arrive at 6:30 p.m. to give yourself time to change, select equipment and join a coaching group.
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 :No. We have a high demand for our [[course for beginners]] and it would be unfair to allow block booking.
 ;I have paddled before do I need to do the beginners' course?
-:Our beginners' course will get you to the [[BCU One Star]] level. If you already have higher level BCU or overseas awards or have paddled to a higher level than this then there is no need to do the beginners' course. If you paddled a few times in school or did the BCU One Star award years ago then it is probably worth doing the course.
+:Our beginners' course will get you to the [[BCU Discover]] level. If you already have higher level BCU or overseas awards or have paddled to a higher level than this then there is no need to do the beginners' course. If you paddled a few times in school or did the BCU One Star award years ago then it is probably worth doing the course.
 ;I want to book a course but the date is not open yet. Can I reserve it with you in advance?
 :No. Please wait until the course you want is available. The [[course for beginners - Booking form|booking page]] gives an indication of when this will be.
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 ;Can I paddle on the River Thames?
-:Club members with the [[BCU Three Star]] award, or an equivalent overseas qualification, can paddle on the Thames in a group of no less than three. If you have done your [[BCU Two Star]] award in the club, there will be opportunities to go out on the Thames buddied up with a Three Star paddler.
+:Club members with the [[BCU Sea Kayak Award]], or an equivalent qualification, can paddle on the Thames in a group of no less than three. If you have done your [[BCU Explore]] award in the club, there will be opportunities to go out on the Thames buddied up with a qualified paddler.
 ;Do you have information about possible put-ins, get-outs, landing spots etc on the Thames Tideway?
 :Yes. One of our members has put together a guide to the Tideway (and other coastal locations in the area) and this is available on our [[SeaAccess|sea access page]].
 ;Where can I find future tidal predictions for the Thames Tideway?
 :The [[Port of London Authority]] publishes tide data up to a year in advance on the [http://www.pla.co.uk/display_fixedpage.cfm/id/11/site/recreation leisure section of their web site].

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 :We have boats of a variety of different types, paddles, buoyancy aids, spray decks and waterproof paddling tops ('cags'). We aim to provide basic to intermediate level kit so that members can try most aspects of paddlesport with [[Club equipment|the club kit]], but as they get more specialised we encourage them to buy their own.
 ;Can I store my boat at the club?
-:We have limited boat storage and we prioritise the space for club boats. There is some space for members' boats and these are offered at the discretion of the committee to active members at a rate of £100 p.a.
+:We have limited boat storage and we prioritise the space for club boats. There is some space for active members' boats and these are offered at the discretion of the committee to active members at a rate of £100 p.a. Speak to a member of the [[committee]] if you would like to be added to the waiting list for storage space.
 ===River Thames===

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 ;I have paddled before do I need to do the beginners' course?
 :Our beginners' course will get you to the [[BCU One Star]] level. If you already have higher level BCU or overseas awards or have paddled to a higher level than this then there is no need to do the beginners' course. If you paddled a few times in school or did the BCU One Star award years ago then it is probably worth doing the course.
-;I want to book a [[course for beginners]] but the date is not open yet on the [[course for beginners - Booking form|booking form]], can I reserve it with you in advance?
+;I want to book a course but the date is not open yet. Can I reserve it with you in advance?
-:No, please wait until the course you want is available. The booking page gives an indication of when this will be.
+:No. Please wait until the course you want is available. The [[course for beginners - Booking form|booking page]] gives an indication of when this will be.
 ===Club Facilities===

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 :Yes. One of our members has put together a guide to the Tideway (and other coastal locations in the area) and this is available on our [[SeaAccess|sea access page]].
 ;Where can I find future tidal predictions for the Thames Tideway?
-:The PLA publishes tide data up to a year in advance on the [http://www.pla.co.uk/display_fixedpage.cfm/id/11/site/recreation leisure section of their web site].
+:The [[Port of London Authority]] publishes tide data up to a year in advance on the [http://www.pla.co.uk/display_fixedpage.cfm/id/11/site/recreation leisure section of their web site].

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 ===Courses===
+;Do you offer private courses?
 ;Do you offer courses for groups?
 :No. We have a high demand for our [[course for beginners]] and it would be unfair to allow block booking.