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Understanding Riptides – how to spot them and what to do if you find yourself in one!

04/11/2020 by Elaine

We may not be able to get out on the sea just now, but I found this a very useful video from British Canoeing:

https://www.facebook.com/100006781277736/videos/2749617271940955/

stay safe everyone!

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Training day
Another fine day on the river – little did we know Lock down 2 was just around the corner.

chiswickpiercanoeclub

A friendly club offering tasters sessions and after this membership. Paddling the Thames year round, with occasional trips elsewhere

Honestly didn’t think I’d spend my Sunday pick Honestly didn’t think I’d spend my Sunday picking up rubbish and loving it 😂 But here we are — bags full, spirits high, and only a few questionable mystery items found.
Grateful to this group for the good vibes and for making a real (and surprisingly fun) difference. 🗑️💪Let’s do it again… 

@paddleUK

Top finds of the day:
A unicorn
2 shoes (not matching)
1 sock
Random bottles of alcohol and medicine
Puffer jacket
1 football and several tennis balls
Picnic chair
Bumbag
And of course....wetwipes

 #paddleuk #BigPaddleCleanUp #kayaking #London #thames #LitterLegends #DoingGood(ish)
A perfectly British evening by the Thames — fish A perfectly British evening by the Thames — fish and chips, Morris dancers, and a late night paddle (because kayaking > punting, obviously). 🇬🇧🚣‍♀️✨

#VeryBritishProblems #SummerInTheUK #ThamesLife #MorrisDancers #FishAndChips #nightpaddle #RiverViews #kayaking #thames #richmond
The tide wasn't completely on our side, but our cl The tide wasn't completely on our side, but our club evening paddle went without a hitch. We even got entertainment from some Morris dancers while we ate our chips. 

We might plan a shorter night paddle for those who want a gentler journey. Let us know if you're interested. 

#kayaking #kayaklondon #thames #thewhitehorse #morrisdancers #nightpaddle #PaddleUK
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