5 Results for month: 07/2021
Lovely paddling conditions again.
John, Roz and Chris helmed three paddling crew sessions in lovely conditions.
Thanks again to all who pitched in to ensure safe paddling by cleaning kit and boats and organising the sessions, pre-paddle warm up and dressing the boats.
It was good to have the support boat ...
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Three crews paddled on Windermere in hot conditions.
Conditions were perfect for helms Roz, Chris and John to take paddlers out to enjoy the weather along with many other kayakers, paddle boarders, sailors, swimmers, rowers and canoeists who were enjoying the warm waters.
First crew.
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The eye dotting ceremony.
There are traditions linked to our dragon boat sport. Usually we would hold an 'eye dotting' ceremony around the time of the Chinese New Year. This traditional part of the dragon boat festival is thought to awaken our dragons so their spirit can watch over us and keep us safe.
The pandemic has ...
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We met with OCUK representatives.
Our outrigger six canoe (OC6) is of a design called Tahitian Rocket. Outrigger canoes are also known as Va'a (V6) and Wa'a (Waka'ama, W6).
It was a chance to find out the history of our Outrigger canoe and the sport's origins. We also heard about the cultural origins of activities and ...
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The arrangements for our covid-19 safe paddling sessions continue to work well.
The trustees have done a brilliant job of arranging our covid-19 safe paddling sessions and they are working well with the strong support of trustees and members in key safety roles.
Because our helms are committed to ensuring as many ...
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