The weather at the docks on Saturday morning was extremely unsettled as Storm Doris had arrived. No matter where about on the docks they went the four level one coaches, including Trevor and Jamie from DCC, couldn't find any shelter to give themselves a fair chance to complete their assessment to become level 2 coaches successfully.
The bad weather got the better of them and so they had to abandon the docks and drive out to the canal at Crooklands where the conditions were much improved. Despite an unsettled start to the morning their determination to succeed prevailed and all ended the day as level 2 coaches. The assessor on the day was Andy Noblett. Congratulations to all.
 

Saturday 11th February saw DCC members launch on the River Kent at Burnside for a gentle paddle down to Kendal and back. The launch point at Burnside was very accessible as there were steps down to the waters edge making it easier to get in your boat aswell as having benches and tables to sit at and have your lunch afterwards.
"We paddled from Burnside down through Kendal to Scroggs Weir. It's a trip of about 7km on grade 1/2 water and is a nice easy tour through the town and surrounding countryside. We paddled as two groups, whitewater race boats and a mixed group of open canoes and kayaks. Overall a very enjoyable paddle out, despite the cold, on a nice albeit tame local river. Andy "