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| − | It is important that you wear | + | It is important that you wear suitable clothing when you come paddling. |
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| + | What you wear should not saturate with water when you fall in. Nylon garments such as fleeces and modern sports shirts are much better than cotton. Woolly jumpers are definitely out. If in doubt, wear too much rather than too little - this is a water sport so it is always easy to cool down! | ||
If you do not have gear designed for canoeing we recommend the following: | If you do not have gear designed for canoeing we recommend the following: | ||
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* Tracksuit bottoms, leggings or shorts | * Tracksuit bottoms, leggings or shorts | ||
*: In winter you may want to have two layers. | *: In winter you may want to have two layers. | ||
| − | *: | + | *: A wetsuit would be appropriate as long as it is not too restrictive. Wetsuits designed for surfing or general water sports are usually less restrictive than those designed for scuba diving. |
*: '''No jeans'''. | *: '''No jeans'''. | ||
| − | * T-shirt, sweatshirt, | + | * T-shirt, thermal top, sweatshirt, tracksuit top |
*: In cold conditions, several thin layers are better than one thick layer. | *: In cold conditions, several thin layers are better than one thick layer. | ||
| − | *: '''Avoid cotton | + | *: '''Avoid cotton - this soaks up water and takes a long time to dry so you would get cold'''. |
| − | * Pair of old trainers, plimsolls or wetsuit boots (your feet will get wet) | + | * Pair of old trainers, deck shoes, plimsolls, beach shoes or wetsuit boots (your feet will get wet) |
| − | *: Shoes without laces are preferable. If you must wear shoes with laces then be sure to keep the laces short to avoid them snagging on foot pegs in the | + | *: Shoes without laces are preferable. If you must wear shoes with laces then be sure to keep the laces short to avoid them snagging on the foot pegs in the kayaks. |
| − | *: '''No flip flops or wellington boots | + | *: '''No bare feet'''. |
| + | *: '''No flip flops or wellington boots'''. | ||
* Hat | * Hat | ||
| − | *: In winter you may want to wear a hat of some sort. | + | *: In winter, you may want to wear a warm hat of some sort. |
*: '''Best not to bring your favourite one'''. | *: '''Best not to bring your favourite one'''. | ||
* 20p piece | * 20p piece | ||
| − | *: Lockers are available - these take a 20p piece. | + | *: Lockers are available - these take a 20p piece (and do not give it back). |
| − | * If you wear glasses | + | * '''If you wear glasses''' |
| − | *: You will need something to keep them secure. | + | *: You will need something to keep them secure - like a strap or elasticated band. |
*: Sports shops generally sell various bands and cords. | *: Sports shops generally sell various bands and cords. | ||
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*: Hot showers are available. | *: Hot showers are available. | ||
| − | The club will provide | + | * Bag |
| + | *: You will have wet clothing to take home, so be sure to bring a suitable bag. | ||
| + | *: If the bag is not waterproof, then a bin liner or rubbish sack can be useful. | ||
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| + | === The club will provide === | ||
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* Boat | * Boat | ||
* Paddle | * Paddle | ||
* Buoyancy aid | * Buoyancy aid | ||
* Cag (a thin splashproof and windproof top) | * Cag (a thin splashproof and windproof top) | ||
| − | * Spray deck | + | * Spray deck (after suitable training) |
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| + | === The club does not provide === | ||
| − | + | * Wetsuits | |
| − | * | + | * Shoes or wetsuit boots |
| − | * Shoes | + | |
| − | + | == More == | |
| − | + | * [[Contact|Contacting us]] - if there are any questions | |
| + | * [[Location|Where we are]] - for our address, a map, directions. | ||
| + | * [[Who We Are]] - for details of the club structure and committee members. | ||
| + | * [[What We Do]] - for details of our activities. | ||
| + | * [[Joining|Joining Us]] - for further information on joining the club. | ||
| + | * [[FAQ]] - for answers to some of the more common questions | ||
| + | * [[Course for beginners|Monthly course for beginners]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:43, 25 June 2019
It is important that you wear suitable clothing when you come paddling.
What you wear should not saturate with water when you fall in. Nylon garments such as fleeces and modern sports shirts are much better than cotton. Woolly jumpers are definitely out. If in doubt, wear too much rather than too little - this is a water sport so it is always easy to cool down!
If you do not have gear designed for canoeing we recommend the following:
- Tracksuit bottoms, leggings or shorts
- In winter you may want to have two layers.
- A wetsuit would be appropriate as long as it is not too restrictive. Wetsuits designed for surfing or general water sports are usually less restrictive than those designed for scuba diving.
- No jeans.
- T-shirt, thermal top, sweatshirt, tracksuit top
- In cold conditions, several thin layers are better than one thick layer.
- Avoid cotton - this soaks up water and takes a long time to dry so you would get cold.
- Pair of old trainers, deck shoes, plimsolls, beach shoes or wetsuit boots (your feet will get wet)
- Shoes without laces are preferable. If you must wear shoes with laces then be sure to keep the laces short to avoid them snagging on the foot pegs in the kayaks.
- No bare feet.
- No flip flops or wellington boots.
- Hat
- In winter, you may want to wear a warm hat of some sort.
- Best not to bring your favourite one.
- 20p piece
- Lockers are available - these take a 20p piece (and do not give it back).
- If you wear glasses
- You will need something to keep them secure - like a strap or elasticated band.
- Sports shops generally sell various bands and cords.
- Towel
- Hot showers are available.
- Bag
- You will have wet clothing to take home, so be sure to bring a suitable bag.
- If the bag is not waterproof, then a bin liner or rubbish sack can be useful.
The club will provide
- Boat
- Paddle
- Buoyancy aid
- Cag (a thin splashproof and windproof top)
- Spray deck (after suitable training)
The club does not provide
- Wetsuits
- Shoes or wetsuit boots
More
- Contacting us - if there are any questions
- Where we are - for our address, a map, directions.
- Who We Are - for details of the club structure and committee members.
- What We Do - for details of our activities.
- Joining Us - for further information on joining the club.
- FAQ - for answers to some of the more common questions
- Monthly course for beginners
