Port of Plymouth Canoeing Association

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Thought this might interest members of PPCA as from Plymouth LB Station and I joined Julie for the paddle

I have received a message from Julie Perren of TCC who is on an adventure paddling between the south west lifeboat stations this summer. You can see more detail on the appropriate page titled South West Sea Kayaking Adventure (https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=south%20west%20sea%20kayaking%20adventure). This is in aid of the RNLI but also to improve the profile of sea kayakers (and help differentiate us from some under-equipped paddlers of SOTs and SUPs who are described in the press as "kayakers" requiring rescues).

She is planning to paddle from Salcombe to Plymouth on Monday or Tuesday next week and would be happy for any "hard core" company. I would love to go but am not sufficiently paddle fit at present but open to others.

You can get in touch via the page or let me know.

Happy paddling, Adam

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Dear PPCA members,

The current situation surrounding Covid-19 keeps evolving and I and the committee wanted to update you on our response so far, and what to expect from us over the coming months. Due to the current guidelines it is with a very heavy heart that the committee has had to make the very difficult decision to stop ALL club activities with immediate effect until April 30th at the earliest, or until Government advice changes. This is in order to conform to both the Government guidance to limit unnecessary contact and the British Canoeing guidance – I have attached this link below if you wish to view the full BC statement.

https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2020/british-canoeing-coronavirus-guidance-for-clubs

While it is still important to remain active and get exercise where possible and safe to do so as per the Government guidelines, we feel this delay of our summer programme is necessary to protect all our members and their families. While we know that this will come as a great disappointment, we are sure you will not be surprised and hope that you understand our decision.

The club shed will remain closed during this time, although key holders will still be able to access the members shed if you wish to use your boats. If you are a member with a boat and wish to embark on peer paddles that is your choice, but please organise this outside of club platforms such as Facebook and the forum. Please keep up to date with Mountbatten Centre opening times and updates, they are currently open but running a skeleton crew.

https://www.mount-batten-centre.com/ (updates at bottom of page)

Any current bookings for pool sessions can be postponed (we will hold your booking for as long as you need) or cancelled and refunded - whatever you would prefer.

We all appreciate your support, and it is our hope that we can pull together as a club at this difficult time and help our fellow paddlers, and where safe offer our support to those who need assistance. We will get through this, and we are sure that once we get back on the water it will be all the sweeter!!

The committee will continue working hard to ensure we can do the best for our club and members. We will continue to hold our monthly meetings (remotely!) to discuss and plan for the coming months. We will continue to keep you up to date with any developments, and will strive to keep you entertained and inspired for the time when we can all get back in our boats and on the water as the thriving, happy and amazing community we are!

Keep safe, keep smiling and keep in touch!

Elbow bumps.

Marty and the rest of the PPCA committee

British Canoeing - Coronavirus Guidance for Clubs Whilst it has not issued any ban on public gatherings of any size either indoors or outdoors at this stage, the advice is to avoid non-essential contact with ot

With the recent rare British summer weather the PPCA have been busy out on the water. Based out of Mount Battern we have been running many different activities that cover all different aspects of our paddles sports, these include:
-Sit on Top safety courses (Open to all public)
-Go Canoeing Starter Sessions (Open to all public)
-1 Star Introductory Courses (Open to all public)
-Paddlepower sessions; from ages 8-11 years (Open to all public)
-Members Tuesday skills training evenings
-Members recreational paddles
-Members Canoeing paddles

If you want to try your hand at kayaking or Canoeing or are just looking for a friendly club to paddle with then the PPCA is for you!

Visit http://www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk/join/join.htm or message us on Facebook for more details.

Happy paddling!

The weather recently has been kind and there have been lots of opportunities to get out kayaking or canoeing!

What better way is there to boost your skills, than doing a worthwhile course with the PPCA. This gives a chance to learn new skills, refresh old skills, meet new people and have a great time out on the water!

Our courses over the summer are:
-Paddlepower (Fun courses for 8-11 year olds to get learn new skills.)
-Sit on top safety and rescue sessions (A chance to learn and refresh new skills to get yourself out of any troubles when on your sit on top kayak.)
-Introductory Courses (A brilliant introduction to learning basic kayaking skills to allow you to develop into kayaking and catch the kayaking bug.)

Visit www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk for more details on courses

The closer to summer we're getting, the warmer the weather is meant to be getting! It's so important to make sure your safe when out kayaking, so book on to one of our Sit on top safety sessions to know how to get yourself out of any troubles when out on the water!

Are you interested in taking up kayaking or canoeing, or know someone who does? Take a look at our Introductory One Star courses or Go Canoeing Starter Sessions for 2017. See the PPCA website for further information

Do you know of any children, aged 8 to 11 interested in taking up kayaking? If you do then the PPCA PaddlePower course is ideal! It develops basic key skills whilst having fun and playing games.
Take a look at the website for more details
http://www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk/join/paddlepower/ppower.htm

Although it's been an incredibly dry winter, out white water paddlers have been making the most of any water they can get in the rivers! White water is one of the many various types of paddling our club provides!

Take a look at the page or our website for the different paddling fun we get up to.
http://www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk/

Do you want to become more confident in paddling your Sit on Top kayak? Take a look at the Safety and Rescue sessions the PPCA are running in order to become safer and more competent out on the water.