We are heading to Dartmoor this weekend.
No rain is forecast. The Dart will be low.
We will come up with a cool plan to keep everyone entertained!
Monday, 23 February 2009
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Frome
Today a small group from the club paddled down the river Frome. This section runs from Frenchay into Fishponds and is located just behind the St Matts and Glenside campuses of UWE. It is ideal to fill in an afternoon when you don't have lecture. I walked Max (my dog) down to take some picture.
Chris Montford leading the way.
Monty again putting down some hammer time.
Molly on one of the bigger drops
Jules shows us what an active blade can do.
Chris Montford leading the way.
Monty again putting down some hammer time.
Molly on one of the bigger drops
Jules shows us what an active blade can do.
Julia again showing fine form.
My dog, Max, wanted to get in all the pictures.
Sunday, 15 February 2009
Dartmoor Day Trip Pics Part 2.
Team 1.
Birdseye view.
James styling it up.
Russ again. Upright.
Swimming Molly, as she said she wanted a picture of herself swimming!?! And not wearing Fursmans helmet!
We like again.
Russ trying to get a bit of air!
Molly.
Smile your on camera!
Lowri
Morse and Lowri
Feb Day trip to Dartmoor Part 1
I took a few pics on todays day trip! Hope you all enjoyed it.
Smallio
Mike we like.
James.
Badger and Molly in the sunshine.
Cast that fishing line!
Molly.
Jules.
Tall showing some "form"
Jason.
Smallio
Mike we like.
James.
Badger and Molly in the sunshine.Cast that fishing line!
Molly.
Jules.
Tall showing some "form"
Jason.
Friday, 13 February 2009
This uni year so far!
We've done a fair bit since september!
W'eve paddled and partied hard.
We've been to Saltford on Avon a few times.
We've been surfing in very sunny Cornwall.
We've been to Wales, and Exmoor then on to Dartmoor.
We've campaigned for a swimming pool at UWE.
We've been 'tup north boating on the Tees.
We've raced at Slalom!
We've played a bit of polo here and there!
I am sure I have missed a few things but thats a bit of a round of what we have been up to so far this uni year. Bring on more trips, some socials, spots awards and the ball.
Joe
W'eve paddled and partied hard.
We've been to Saltford on Avon a few times.
We've been surfing in very sunny Cornwall.We've been to Wales, and Exmoor then on to Dartmoor.
We've campaigned for a swimming pool at UWE.We've been 'tup north boating on the Tees.
We've raced at Slalom!
We've played a bit of polo here and there!
I am sure I have missed a few things but thats a bit of a round of what we have been up to so far this uni year. Bring on more trips, some socials, spots awards and the ball.
Joe
Planning begins
On Wednesday the 11th everyone squeezed into my front room for the only public viewing of my France video from 2007. This can't be found anywhere on the internet!
There is a breif preview here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsBL0QiEBos) but the full video will never apear outside of my house.
Everyone marvelled at the photos of previous trips and much laughter was had by all but then we got down to some serious conversation. The agreement was made to change the dates, decide on deadlines, and un-decide on location?!?
There is a breif preview here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsBL0QiEBos) but the full video will never apear outside of my house.
Everyone marvelled at the photos of previous trips and much laughter was had by all but then we got down to some serious conversation. The agreement was made to change the dates, decide on deadlines, and un-decide on location?!?
To see photos of previous years trip go to http://www.uwecanoe.com/ and select the photos tab. If you want to come on the trip this summer see the info here (http://www.canoe.4everweb.com/forum/index.php?topic=3807.0).
Below is my favorite photo from last year (because it of me doing something cool).
Thursday, 12 February 2009
BUCS Slalom
4am on a Friday morning my alarm sounds, the abnormality of this does not phase me as I gather my consciousness and head out the door. I’m down for the Glenside pickup, they are there waiting for me. Motivation is high the tunes start pumping as fast as the miles cruise by. Our destination, the North, more accurately, Teesside White Water Course for the British University & College Sports (BUCS) Canoe Slalom Championships. Our team was small but selected with specific attributes for this was the first time UWE Canoe Club had attended such an event and the pressure to not only succeed but dominate came from within hearts. The drive was long, “can we stop?” I’m asked, “Stop? Why stop when there is a competition to win?” Over 300 miles later we stop as we arrive at our destination.
A quick stop at the upper River Tees to warm up before the main event was needed. The team psyched up and got on to the river with snow on the banks. An hour later and some impressive rapids and waterfalls had been run. Everyone was ready for the main event.
Saturday night was party night; the men having completed their competition for the weekend the boys could relax. We hold a great deal of pride while representing UWE at such an events, therefore we felt that the best way to represent the West was to dress up as a team of morris dancers, loosely following the theme of knights and damsels by representing the only ever knighted Morris dancer Norris Winstone! Fact. As we arrived at the party we saw the days results, we’re placed 8th out of all the Universities. We were surprised to see the good results from the day had meant we had gathered 3 BUCS points! This was fantastic, time to celebrate. Much merriment has had and in true form UWE got the party started and were the last ones to leave the dance floor.
Sunday morning we arose blurry, and headed out of the village for the final time. The ladies took to the water and had some fantastic runs which scored highly. The courageous effort from Bryan, who has never paddled a river before, was noted by all! That afternoon was the time for the canoe races, unfortunately we don’t have the right equipment for these and although Chris Mountford put in a valiant effort he simply could not compete. Disappointingly this resulted in our position falling to 16th. However being 16th best University in a competition that we lack equipment, facilities and experience is still a notable achievement in our eyes. The entire team would relish the opportunity to return bigger and better next year! Bring it on!
Thanks to the SU for supporting our entry and to Joe for all the encouragement and organisation!
A quick stop at the upper River Tees to warm up before the main event was needed. The team psyched up and got on to the river with snow on the banks. An hour later and some impressive rapids and waterfalls had been run. Everyone was ready for the main event.
Canoe Slalom is the complex event which is most commonly seen on the Olympics where the canoeists and kayakers have to negotiate through both downstream and upstream gates on white water rapids. UWE has never before been part of one of these competitions so we felt training was in order, prior to the weekend we had done extensive training but we arrive early for some high altitude site specific exercises. Coach Haines needed no motivational speeches; the team was fired up and ready to go.
Friday night we stayed in the students version of the Olympic village, fuelling our prime with abundant calories for the start of competition. Saturday saw the men’s kayak races and the team event. A cautious start from most on their first run then full throttle on their second then sit back and wait for the results. Great runs were put in by Small Paul SU Sports Vice-President and the others in the team chased the time he set. A solid performance from the 3 top boaters in the team was great to watch and scored us some good points.
Friday night we stayed in the students version of the Olympic village, fuelling our prime with abundant calories for the start of competition. Saturday saw the men’s kayak races and the team event. A cautious start from most on their first run then full throttle on their second then sit back and wait for the results. Great runs were put in by Small Paul SU Sports Vice-President and the others in the team chased the time he set. A solid performance from the 3 top boaters in the team was great to watch and scored us some good points.
Saturday night was party night; the men having completed their competition for the weekend the boys could relax. We hold a great deal of pride while representing UWE at such an events, therefore we felt that the best way to represent the West was to dress up as a team of morris dancers, loosely following the theme of knights and damsels by representing the only ever knighted Morris dancer Norris Winstone! Fact. As we arrived at the party we saw the days results, we’re placed 8th out of all the Universities. We were surprised to see the good results from the day had meant we had gathered 3 BUCS points! This was fantastic, time to celebrate. Much merriment has had and in true form UWE got the party started and were the last ones to leave the dance floor.
Sunday morning we arose blurry, and headed out of the village for the final time. The ladies took to the water and had some fantastic runs which scored highly. The courageous effort from Bryan, who has never paddled a river before, was noted by all! That afternoon was the time for the canoe races, unfortunately we don’t have the right equipment for these and although Chris Mountford put in a valiant effort he simply could not compete. Disappointingly this resulted in our position falling to 16th. However being 16th best University in a competition that we lack equipment, facilities and experience is still a notable achievement in our eyes. The entire team would relish the opportunity to return bigger and better next year! Bring it on!
Thanks to the SU for supporting our entry and to Joe for all the encouragement and organisation!
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
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