A fun canoe and kayaking club based at Chiswick Pier
Continuing on from last week’s update. We are still experimenting with one to one paddling, however the major frustration are the Pier House restrictions. Whilst the toilets and changing rooms still remain under lockdown and only two people allowed on the pontoon at anyone time we cannot operate fully at this time . Our chair ( Sarah Deeks ) has been active in promoting our cause, but as I write this there is still no sign of … Read more
Continuing on from last week’s newsletter update. We are still experimenting with one to one paddling, however we are still hampered by the Pier House restrictions – primarily lack of access to toilets and washing facilities. Our chair ( Sarah Deeks ) has been active in promoting our cause, but as I write this there is no sign of a change. Experimental Paddle No 3 This was another of those complicated paddles to organise, but … Read more
At last we have some news to tell you about. If you read last week’s newsletter you will know that last week the club was experimenting with one to one paddling and whether that would allow us to return as a club to the river. I have to confess that as a club it just isn’t viable at this time. The concept of only two people on the pontoon at anyone time, even getting to … Read more
We as of Wednesday of this week we now able to paddle the river Thames. The PLA have released their recommendation of not paddling during the crisis, however the Pier house and all its facilities are still on lock down as are the pubs and hostelries, hence access to toilets etc isn’t possible at this time. CPCC are mindful of our social responsibilities and cannot at this time open the club up for general paddlers. … Read more
CPCC News Greeting and salutations paddling people. Its week four of our lock down and I really hope you are doing well. It was nice to hear from several of club members and colleagues who have been checking on our little fleet equally locked away on the pontoon and in the garage. Once again there isn’t any specific kayaking news from our club for you this week as we are still on lockdown. You’ll recall … Read more
Greeting and salutations paddling people. Its week three of our lockout and I really hope you are doing well. It was nice to hear from several of our club members and colleagues have been to check on out little fleet, still locked away awaiting use. Well done John, Sarah and Julius for your effort, apologies if I have missed anyone. There isn’t much specific kayaking news for you this week whilst we are still on … Read more
