Marathon – Sleningford Moving Water – Big Paddle Cleanup – May River Sessions

Marathon Training Saturday 16th May – Malton Entries Due

Marathon training is ON this Saturday at 2pm. Usual fees apply.

Our next Marathon away day is Malton on Sunday 24th May. Graham will be taking  any outstanding entries for Malton on Saturday 16th. (£10 adults; £5 youth and £3 Geoff Sanders). This event counts toward out regional championships.

Last Orders for Sleningford Campsite Pitches

You can still reserve your pitch so that we are all together. This facility will end very soon (after that you can still book but could be apart from us).

To book a pitch please follow the instructions in this previous newsletter:
 https://mailchi.mp/545c04a4abd7/sleningford-moving-water-day-weekend-site-booking-details-17312915

If you are going just for the day on Saturday, we still need to know as the site want to know how many of us there will be. So for Saturday only please let us know, not the campsite. Please email trips@gscc-online.com or comment on this post on Facebook.

Big Paddle Cleanup

Once again we are supporting PaddleUK’s The Big Paddle Cleanup.

We will be out cleaning our stretch of the river on Thursday 4th June. Please meet at 6:00pm to sort out boats and kit. Pickers, bags and gloves are provided but feel free to bring your own gloves if you wish.

May River Sessions

We are still taking bookings for May river sessions:

  • for kayak: Tuesday and Thursday
  • for marathon and SUP: Tuesday only
  • for canoe: Thursday (on Tuesday if a coach is available)

Please message Gail on 07811 619360

The weather (AND THE WATER!) is warming up and bookings for the river are now open to all paddlers regardless of age (approx 6 years old min) or ability. Beginners are also welcome!

All sessions start at 6:30 on the water.

Cost is £6 for a session for one session a week. Subsequent sessions in the same week are only £2. social paddling is only £2 even if it is your only session.

Please message Gail on 07811 619360