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Written by Keith Walker
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Thursday, 17 June 2010 21:07 |
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The weather was warm and dry . The water level was good after some recent rain. All was set for a good weekend. 
We changed the format this year and dispensed with the river trip from Kern Bridge. Instead we launched our boats from the site and paddled up stream the 500m to the Symonds Yat Rapids. For some it was their second camp whilst for others the white water was a new experience. The British Canoe Union purchased the site in 2007 and set about changing the river bed to make it better for canoeists. They have deepened the main stream and built some walls to create a good safe flow and some excellent breakouts. We spent a happy session there before moving on up stream to a favourite rock on a bend in the river. Here the brave or dumb hurled themselves into the water from a great height with or without a canoe. That over we then returned to the camp site for a late lunch before going for a walk. Our destination was the view point at above Symonds Yat here we met the RSPB who have set up a viewing facility to look at nesting Penguines. The bird expert held the attention of the kids especially Rupert who managed to turn the conversation to Basking Sharks via the Bugatti Veyron. I had lost the plot by then! Sunday's weather was also excellent and on the strength of the good fun had the day before we abandoned the programmed trip down river to Monmouthin favour of more play at Symonds Yat. Brilliant but very busy. It was good to see some of the old club members attend this year. Chris Seater who has recently moved to this side of the country. Don Bealing who hasn't but insists on coming from oop north on his annual pilgrimage, now with his son Lawrence. Helping this year we had Val and Kevin Woods, Rachel Herbert my daughter with her tribe, Mark Potter, Pete and Moira Holloway and their daughter Hannah. Thanks to all for making it such a success. Keith |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 17 June 2010 22:03 |
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Written by Keith Walker
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Friday, 05 February 2010 11:48 |
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Programme 2010 The Eyot Boat Centre has put together a programme of trips and events for the coming year .These events are a sample of the range of paddlesport activities undertaken. The club’s sections will of course run their own weekly programmes in addition to these events. Some of these events are competitions that require entry in advance. Each will require you to apply to the organiser also in advance to ensure you can participate. Enjoy! Keith Walker Chairman Eyot Boat Club | Date | Event | Organiser/e-mail | | Sunday 21st March | Wokingham Waterside centre to Henley (7miles)9.30am meet at Henley | Wayne Bissmire
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| | Saturday 24th April | Henley Junior Dragonboat Regatta Henley - Mill Meadow (Under 16’s) | Keith Walker
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| | Sunday 25th April | Slalom training day The Eyot Centre | Kevin Nutt
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| | Sunday 2nd May | Loddon Slalom (Earley) Flat water river slalom | Keith Walker Keith Walker
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| | Saturday 15th May | Canadian canoe and kayak day trip-local river Meet at the club at 9.30am | Kevin Nutt
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| | Sunday 16th May | Basingstoke Canal Trip/Race Fun trip of 2 miles or race entry. You choose | Paul Burness
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| | Sunday 6th June | Kennet And Avon Canal trip Theale to Wokingham Waterside Centre | Kevin Nutt
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| | 11-13th June | River Wye trip staying at The Biblins Youth campsite | Keith Walker
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| | Sunday 27th June | Henley Regatta 3am charity swim Lifeguarding | Pete
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| | 9th-11th July | Surfing Weekend West Wales venue TBA | Wayne Bissmire
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| | 17-26th July | Alps Trip. TBA | Kevin Nutt
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| | 11-12th September | National ranking canoe and kayak marathon Eyot Boat Centre | Keith Walker
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| | 18th – 19th September | Cricklade to Letchlade canoe camping trip | Steve Johsiffe and Kevin Nutt
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| | 10th October | Day trip to Symonds Yat | Kevin Nutt
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| Note :- Winter trips to be agreed later in the year. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 06 June 2010 17:41 |
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Written by Pete Holloway
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Monday, 27 July 2009 15:51 |
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Members of the Eyot Centre Canoe, Thames Rescue and Dragonboating sections acted as safety cover for "The Henley Swim", in the very early hours of Sunday 28th June 2009.This race has become an annual event. The race is held on the famous Henley reach of the river Thames and competitors swim the length of the Royal Regatta course. Entries were doubled this year to a staggering 180 competitors, amazing to watch, as there is a mass start and swimmers jostle for position.My thanks to all Centre members who helped this year. Well done.Pete Holloway |
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Written by Christopher Seater
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 16:37 |
Henley Marathon 13th September 2009 Results
Results Henley Hasler RaceVenue: Eyot Boat Centre, Wargrave Road, Henley-On-Thames,13th September 2009 |
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Last Updated on Monday, 14 September 2009 16:37 |
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Written by Keith Walker
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Saturday, 11 October 2008 00:00 |
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