Shrewsbury Canoe Club

placid paddle (some grade 1 possible) on river vyrnwy

  • 23 Apr 2023
  • 09:30 - 16:00
  • llanymynech to melverley
  • 7

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Daveb is running a club trip on the lower Vyrnwy from just above the  Llanymynech aquaduct (GR 253197) to the crew green/melverley bridge over the Severn. 

suitable for  canoes, sea kayaks and long-ish general purpose kayaks.  Also for SUPs and shorter kayaks if you have the skills/stamina.  About 20kms.  4 to 6 hours of paddling depending on river flow and group speed.  Group members over 14y.o.  should  expect to paddle all the way unaided.  Any group member  under 14y.o. must be accompanied by a parent/carer  with skill/stamina/kit to tow if necessary

kit list; boat, deck. paddle , leash  on waist belt for SUP, suitable clothing/footwear,packed lunch and drink, spare warm layer.

If you have them: first aid, tow system, splits.

If other coaches/leaders sign up the number of places will go up.

If you need a club boat book it  and pay the hire fee via the website, Transporting the boat is  for you to sort out but I will be at the containers  on saturday 22nd from 4pm to 4.30 to issue kit. Kit must be returned before  6pm on 24th April for use at the frankwell session.  I will be  at the containers to receive kit on 24th from about 5pm.

RENDEZVOUS ON 23rd April:  0930 on the Melverley side of the Crew Green/ Melverley bridge

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