Pool
The club has use of a local swimming pool most Tuesday evenings.
From 19:00 to 20:30 on a Tuesday, the pool is split in half - the swimmers have half and we share the other half with the diving club. If the divers use the pool, they generally want the deep end of the pool. We are then free to use the shallow end for practicing braces, rescues and rolling.
The pool has kayaks that we can use. These are quite basic, but are fine if you want to start rolling. If you are practicing rescues, it is better to take kayaks from the club as the pool kayaks do not have grab handles. Either way, you should take a paddle and a spray deck. You do not need a buoyancy aid, but can wear one if you like. A wetsuit will also protect you from bruises to your legs. Be sure to rinse your wetsuit or spray deck afterwards as the chemicals in the pool will not do it any good.
If you take any club equipment to the pool, please make sure that it is clean. They have lockers that take a 20p coin.
The club pays for access to the pool on behalf of the members.
More
- St. Georges Swimming Pool is about 10 minutes walk away at 221 The Highway.
