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This evening saw a new DCC member paddle for only the second time, the first time being a quick go on Lancaster canal and the second this evening at the dock. He did himself proud as gaining in confidence and teaming up with his daughter they headed out across the water. Well done. 
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The first Friday session of the year was a bit windy but it was a pleasant change to see blue skies and the sun. It was also great to see how far two young members had progressed over the past year as we watched then team up together to get their own kit and boats out then carry it all to the waters edge ready for launching, all without any prompting. Friday sessions run from 6-8pm through out the year till October. John Sherwen travelled down to compete in the Brigg marathon, "The start of Div 9 at the Brigg marathon today. I’m in the canoe on the far side of the river. Look great but the wind was very strong and almost had me over a couple of times" Picture by Friends of GSCC  DCC head coach John Sherwen went down to Weymouth where he ran a sponsored half marathon. "Thanks to all those club members who sponsored me in the Weymouth half marathon. The family and friends raised over £1,500 in this ‘run for Granny’ for the hospice that helped care for ‘granny’ last year. (I did it in 2.40 and was first in my age group - only because i was the oldest runner so had no competition. )"  Scott organised moving water training on the Crake at Greenodd today. All had a great time especially with conditions being so good and the weather nice for the time of year. Pictures by Carol. Teigan Harrison, Martha Bozic and I went to Cheadle to play in the North West regionals woman's canoe polo tournament, we met up with 2 other ladies and one other youth player from Penrith, Hilary, Emily and Maeve, we played 2 games this time round, drew the first one 1/1 and won the second 5/4 most goals scored by Hilary with Teigan and myself bagging one each, the team worked hard together in defence, a good time was had by all Well done everyone... Duddon canoe club Penrith Canoe Club  They had lovely weather for the Duddon canoe club family paddle on the Lancaster canal today. The Canal Turn swan was nowhere to be seen, Nancy got to play on the playground and they checked out the impact the damage to Kellet Lane Bridge would have on our upcoming race. Sarah paddled the first half with Kyle and Nutmeg in the front of the K2. Meg was sitting in the way so Kyle couldn't do much paddling. Nancy sat in the front holding Meg whilst Sarah paddled the return leg. Sarah's dad showed an interest in getting in a kayak for the very first time so Sarah took the opportunity and took him for a leisurely short trip, hopefully the first of many as he seemed to enjoy his time on the water. The group paddled a full 10km in the end. Nutmeg was tired but she was so good sitting in/on the kayak watching the world go by and got lots of attention from passers by. She's been a park running, paddling pup again this weekend. Teigan, Martha and Michelle attended the ladies regional North west tournament 2nd out of 3 in cheadle, a great effort was put in by all 3 while teaming up with ladies from Penrith canoe club. 3rd tournament Scott organised a DCC moving water training session on the Leven at Haverthwaite on Saturday. All had fun time which was captured by Julie. Some of DCC coaches spent Saturday at YMCA to learn new skills and polish up on others, network with the other 50 participants and hear about Paddle UK developments from HQ staff. Thanks to Cumbria Canoeists for organising this very successful event.  |
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