Check in                          09.00            
Divs. 7-9 & Lightning    Briefing 10.15   Starts 10.45               
Divs. 1-6 & Hody            Briefing 11.45   Starts 12.15   
Prize Giving                    15.30hrs (approx.)                       

Congratulations to all those who raced this weekend - Southampton  - Louis stormed to 1st position in Div 2, Kevin and Tracy medalled in Div 6 K2 coming second, and Emily and Kevin just missing out on a medal coming 4th,  Kate got a silver medal in girls U10 and Alfie came 5th in Boys U12.
George dominated the sprint races in Gent coming home with 2 Gold medal, 1 Silver medal and 2 Bronze medals.

The adult beginners and junior sessions start again this Saturday. Meet at the sailing jetty at the far right of the site at 11:30, changed and ready to go. Cost for non-members is £5. If any of our regular paddlers are able to help out that would be great and very much appreciated. See you there!

This Sundays race is at Southampton - River View Park, Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park SO181NQ.  It is in our region so we will get Hasler points.  Please let Jo know if you want to race - Entries will go in on Thursday.  Please note that if you are Div 3 it is a K2 race.
09.00       Check in  
10.30       1st briefing     
11.00       1st races start  (div7,8,9 K1 & K2)
11.00       lightnings U10    & U12 Hody k2
12.00       2nd briefing     
12.30      Lightning U12 & U10 Hody K2 

12.30      2nd races (4,5,6 - 1 portage) & 1,2,3, (2 portages)

The 5k timetrial will be on tomorrow for all except the young juniors, see you there!

Saturday's session at 10:00 will be for experienced paddlers only. Please remember:
All paddlers must wear buoyancy aids
All paddlers must be of division 6 or above
All paddlers between division 4 and 6 must be accompanied by a level 2 or 3 coach and will preferably be in K2
All paddlers to be in groups of 3 or more

This Friday 4th May meet at the Coy Carp pub car park in Harefield at 6:30 pm. All ages welcome (including juniors), there are several turning points to cater for different speeds. Address is: Coppermill Ln, Harefield, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 6HZ 01895 821471  Followed by food in the Indian in the village @ 40 High Street, Harefield, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 6BU Tel: 01895 825844 Please let Jane know if you would like to attend.

The 5k timetrial has been cancelled due to the river conditions.  Stuart will be running an ergo session at 18:30.  Please keep an eye on the website for further updates.

Safrty Kayakers needed for events in local area - you need to be over 16 with a  2 star award.  Please email watersafetyuk@yahho.co.uk with dates and a copy of your qualification.
Saturday 19th May, Dorney for 6 hours, £50                              Sunday 20th May, Dorney for 6 hours, £50                         Friday 25th May, Dorney for 6 hours, £50
Saturday 26th May, Dorney for 6 hours, £50                              Sunday 27th May, Dorney for 6 hours, £50                         Saturday 9th June, Dorney for 7 hours, £50
Sunday 10th June, Dorney for 6 hours, £50                              Sunday 17th June, Windsor for 2 hours, £40                    Sunday 8th July, Windsor for 2 hours, £40
Sunday 15th July, Hampton Court for 5 hours, £50                 Sunday 26th August, Marlow for 3 hour, £40                      Saturday 15th September, Dorney for 6 hours, £50
Sunday 16th September, Dorney for 6 hours, £50                   Saturday 22nd September, Dorney for 6 hours, £50        Sunday 23rd September, Dorney for 6 hours, £50
Sunday 19th August, Henley/Marlow for 4 Hours, with free curry, £40    Sunday 23rd September, Queensford Lake for 4 Hours, £40

On the 14th April Jeanette qualified at Nottingham for the World Paracanoe Championships which is to be held in Poland on the 16th and 17th May. Jeanette has qualified in 2 events, the K1 and the V1 (Va'a) 200m sprint, arms only category. There are 3 different categories A (use of arms only) TA (use of trunk and arms) LTA (use of legs, trunk and arms with some limitatons).  Jeanette has been training twice a day throughout the winter and now all her hard work is starting to pay dividends.  Well done Jeanette!

Please be aware that our section of river is now on red boards http://riverconditions.environment-agency.gov.uk/
This means that paddling sessions are now only for experienced paddlers:
All paddlers must wear buoyancy aids
All paddlers must be of division 6 or above
All paddlers between division 4 and 6 must be accompanied by a level 2 or 3 coach and will preferably be in K2
All paddlers to be in groups of 3 or more
Our advice is to go no further than Bourne End bridge, and to turn just downstream of it.
As soon as the banks are no longer visible then NO paddlers are allowed on the water.
Please could everyone follow these rules, they’ve been put in place for your safety and form part of our agreement with Longridge for paddling in these conditions.

There will be no junior or adult beginner sessions this Saturday (28th) due to the increased river flow.  Please keep an eye on the website for information regarding all other sessions.

Jane is organising a series of evening paddles with a social element.  Dates are as follows, more details nearer the time:
May 5th 18.30 Meet at the George & Dragon pub for a 5k or 10k taking in St Patricks Stream. 
June 15th 19.00 Marsh to Cookham, drinks at the Ferry pub.
July 7th 19.00 Harefield on the Grand Union Canal
August 10th 19.00 Medenham

April 28th DW Celebrations & Commiserations
Buffet lunch and drinks in the afternoon following the regular Longridge Saturday training session. Cost is approximately 10 pounds per person (to be confirmed) and includes the lunch and 1 drink. Prizes to be announced....Support crews, those participating in the 2012 DW, family and members of Longridge CC are all welcome. Please confirm your attendance and any support crew and family members that will be attending so that we can have a proper idea of the numbers.  See Kevin Hipkins.