|
|
||
|
01743 365022 info@docanoe.com
|
||
|
Upper Severn Canoe Rally - update Rain, rain, rain and even more rain. Just no other way to describe the weather for this years annual Upper Severn Canoe Rally. No one could believe the amount of rain that fell on Sunday for hour after hour and especially as it followed more than a month of unseasonably warm and dry weather. read more
|
 |
|
|
posted 25/05/07 Access problem! River
Severn between Pool Quay & Llandrinio |
||
BCU/UKCC Full range of courses coming soon, expected October 07 including BCU/UKCC coach level one & two.
|
 |
|
|
The
21st Upper Severn Canoe Rally A weekend of Great
paddling down Britain's longest river through wild & unspoilt countryside. The
Rally brings together one of the biggest gatherings of open canoeists in the UK. |
 |
|
|
Misery for most as Severn bursts its banks again. Shoppers struggle to get into Shrewsbury to buy Christmas presents due to flooding, the Severn provides its own gift for local paddlers. A washed out weir leaves a fantastic smooth play wave.
|
 |
|
|
docanoe voucher Christmas, birthdays, weddings, you name it the docanoe gift voucher is the ideal pressie. No restrictions redeemable against everything we do and sell! Courses, hire, holidays, adventure activities, & shop items. Vouchers available from £25 Call 01743 365022 for details |
 |
|
|
Severn young paddlers rolling sessions Another great chance to improve water confidence and learn to roll. Following on from SYP summer season
youngsters were invited to participate in a series of pool sessions based at
Shrewsbury school. With a high turnout each week, the sessions will commence
early 2007 so if you paddled with SYP and your name isn't on the contact list
let us know. |
 |
|
 The name might have changed but the test of fitness, navigation and route planning remains. Galloway forest park was the venue over the 28th / 29th October. Cloud cover over the Saturday made navigation more difficult, clearing Sunday to appreciate the scenery. docanoe entered a team for the second year, steadily climbing the results after losing points on day one for being timed out, day two went according to plan. If you fancy a challenge in the mountains then give it ago in 07. |
 |
|
|
Severn Young Paddlers summer season A terrific turnout of paddlers all summer long made Frankwell the place to be, young and old, novice to expert, canoes, kayaks and sit on tops enjoyed the long mild evenings. If you want to join us on Monday evening for a gentle paddle or launch off the slide on the side then we will be meeting again in early April. |
 |
|
|
Now available from our e-shop British Canoe Union Coaching Handbook £19.95 This book is a mine of
useful information and practical tips. If you aspire to be a better
canoe or kayak coach, this is the book for you. 2nd edition. Covering topics from strategies for safely descending a rapid, to making safe and recovering an injured person this guide describes the essential knowledge for every recreational paddler and professional river guide. Other topics covered include reading white water, skilful paddling, equipment design plus a whole host of other useful information. |
 |
|
|
Danger Weir Below Due to unseasonably high water levels on the River Severn this spring a couple of near misses involving groups touring the river have occurred. These have been due to paddlers getting far to close to the egress point above Shrewsbury weir in high water. The warning sign from the foot bridge 200 metres upstream should be heeded when the river is close to tow path full or over. The nature of the Severn is that it can rise very quickly at any time of year - even when you are on it! It is a good idea to inspect the weir at any level. If in any doubt for up to date river levels ring us. |
 A river wide stopper with 15-20 ft tow back |
|
|
The Upper Severn Canoe Rally Fine weather, ideal water levels and good company! Well over 50 open canoes took to the water for both days making this the biggest turnout post foot and mouth. Canoeists from all over the country took part in the paddle down the River Severn from Pool Quay to Shrewsbury. |
 The Royal Hill campsite |
|
|
Roger's London Marathon Sunday, 23rd April, 2006 saw Roger lining up with thousands of others at Blue Start at Blackheath under a very grey sky. Fortunately it wasn't cold as well and the spectators were out in force lining the streets and cheering every runner on. A truly fantastic experience. Roger was lucky enough to get a ballot place and decided to raise funds for the Severn Hospice. He ran in Shrewsbury Athletics club colours. His time was 5hours 3mins with which he was well pleased. |
Striding for the finish line |
|
|
Severn Young Paddlers SYP is a drop in paddle sport club there is no joining fee, all we ask is that you fill in an application form which must be signed by a parent/guardian if under 18. Canoes and kayaks are available, everybody is welcome young and old. Sessions are supervised by our experienced coaches. We meet from the canoe ramp in Frankwell, Shrewsbury, every Monday evening from the 3rd April onwards. Start time 6.30pm after Easter 7pm. The cost is £3.50 a session, No pre-booking. No bank Holidays.
|
Severn Young Paddlers
|
|
|
rolling, rolling, rolling Severn young paddlers ran a series of rolling sessions throughout March in conjunction with Shropshire youth association. Using the swimming pool gave each youngster a great chance to try and master the art. Each session was fully booked and a good number of youngsters managed to roll at the end of the four weeks.
|
|
|
|
The 20th Upper Severn Canoe Rally 5, 6 & 7th of May 2006 Join us for Number 20 as we paddle from Pool Quay down to Shrewsbury over two days, camping and caravanning over night at the Royal Hill pub. The Upper Severn Canoe Rally remains one of biggest open canoe events in the country. A limited number of canoes are available for hire. |
The second Upper Severn Canoe Rally 1988 |
|
|
do the kimm Drummond Outdoor managed to get off the river to enter a team into the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon. Held in the Eastern Lake District near Ullswater on 29/30th October 05.
|
The over night campsite |
|
News and Events
archive
