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Induction for beginners - Booking form

2014-07-03T08:26:49Z

Luke: Added September and October

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The [[Course for beginners|course]] runs every month (except December) and is open for booking three months in advance.
* Each course is four consecutive Tuesday evenings.
* The courses aim to start at 7pm, so you would need to arrive around 6:30pm.
* Please use the form below to book your place online.
* Only two places may be booked by one individual (multiple bookings may be deleted without refund).
* The fee is not refundable and no credits will be given for missed sessions.
* Each course has a waiting list but cancellations are rare.
* Please read in advance the two pages about [[Bring|what you need to bring]] and [[Location|where we are]].

==Booking==

Please book courses on-line via the following links:

* 5, 12, 19, 26 [http://www.amiando.com/TMGNVGO August 2014] £60.00
* 2, 9, 16, 23 [http://www.amiando.com/MMSCWAH September 2014] £50.00
* 7, 14, 21, 28 [http://www.amiando.com/MXJGYWC October 2014] : £50.00

Alternatively:

#[[Contact|Contact us by e-mail]] to reserve up to two places per course.
#We will reply confirming your place(s), subject to availability.
#Print out and post a paper booking form to us with a cheque or postal order payable to Tower Hamlets Canoe Club.
#We will hold places reserved by e-mail for three days pending receipt of payment.

==More==

* [[Bring|What you need to bring]]
* [[Location|Our address, maps and directions]]
* [[Basin site plan]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]
* [[Course for beginners|Short overview of the course]]
* [[Course for beginners - Summary|More detailed view of the course]]

Committee

2014-06-30T09:48:35Z

Luke:

{|
|-
|'''''The committee''''':
|      
|-
|Chair
|
|Natalie Maderova
|-
|[[Treasurer]]
|
|[[User:Larsh|Lars Hagenbuch]]
|-
|[[Secretary]]
|
|Esther Wheeler
|-
|<br>'''''Section Reps:'''''
|-
|[[White water kayaking]]
|
|Phil Staite, Chris Wride
|-
|[[Sea kayaking]]
|
|Michal Madera, Charlie Skrine
|-
|[[Open canoeing]]
|
|Lucy Downer, Lindsey Harris
|-
|[[Polo]]
|
|George Hewson
|-
|[[Social Rep|Social]]
|
|Margherita Caretta, Vicky Evans
|-
|[[SBOAC Liaison]]
|
|[[User:Sarahw|Sarah Wallis]], Adrian Simpson
|-
|<br>'''''Other officals:'''''
|-
|[[Training Officer]]
|
|Myles Molloy
|-
|valign="top"|[[Equipment Officer]]s
|
|Toby Carr, Esther Wheeler
|-
|[[Webmaster]]
|
|[[User:Ianh|Ian Higgs]], Lauren Nelson
|-
|[[Duty Officer]]
|
|Everybody in rotation!
|}

== More ==

* [[Who We Are|Club structure]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[Location|Where We Are]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]

* [[Committee 2013-2014]]
* [[Committee 2012-2013]]
* [[Committee 2011-2012]]
* [[Committee 2010-2011]]
* [[Committee 2009-2010]]

Committee

2014-06-28T13:26:16Z

Luke:

{|
|-
|'''''The committee''''':
|      
|-
|Chair
|
|Natalie Maderova
|-
|[[Treasurer]]
|
|[[User:Larsh|Lars Hagenbuch]]
|-
|[[Secretary]]
|
|Esther Wheeler
|-
|<br>'''''Section Reps:'''''
|-
|[[White water kayaking]]
|
|Phil Staite, Chris Wride
|-
|[[Sea kayaking]]
|
|Michal Madera, Charlie Skrine
|-
|[[Open canoeing]]
|
|Lucy Downer, Lindsey Harris
|-
|[[Polo]]
|
|George Hewson
|-
|[[Social Rep|Social]]
|
|Margherita Caretta, Vicky Evans
|-
|[[SBOAC Liaison]]
|
|Natalie Maderova, Adrian Simpson
|-
|<br>'''''Other officals:'''''
|-
|[[Training Officer]]
|
|Myles Molloy
|-
|valign="top"|[[Equipment Officer]]s
|
|Toby Carr, Esther Wheeler
|-
|[[Webmaster]]
|
|[[User:Ianh|Ian Higgs]], Lauren Nelson
|-
|[[Duty Officer]]
|
|Everybody in rotation!
|}

== More ==

* [[Who We Are|Club structure]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[Location|Where We Are]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]

* [[Committee 2013-2014]]
* [[Committee 2012-2013]]
* [[Committee 2011-2012]]
* [[Committee 2010-2011]]
* [[Committee 2009-2010]]

Committee

2014-06-27T14:54:02Z

Luke: Updated posts following AGM

{|
|-
|'''''The committee''''':
|      
|-
|Chair
|
|Natalie Maderova
|-
|[[Treasurer]]
|
|[[User:Larsh|Lars Hagenbuch]]
|-
|[[Secretary]]
|
|Esther Wheeler
|-
|<br>'''''Section Reps:'''''
|-
|[[White water kayaking]]
|
|Phil Staite, Chris Ride
|-
|[[Sea kayaking]]
|
|Michal Madera, Charlie Skrine
|-
|[[Open canoeing]]
|
|Lucy Downer, Lindsey Harris
|-
|[[Polo]]
|
|George Hewson
|-
|[[Social Rep|Social]]
|
|Margherita Caretta, Vicky Evans
|-
|[[SBOAC Liaison]]
|
|Natalie Maderova, Adrian Simpson
|-
|<br>'''''Other officals:'''''
|-
|[[Training Officer]]
|
|Myles Molloy
|-
|valign="top"|[[Equipment Officer]]s
|
|Toby Carr, Esther Wheeler
|-
|[[Webmaster]]
|
|[[User:Ianh|Ian Higgs]], Lauren Nelson
|-
|[[Duty Officer]]
|
|Everybody in rotation!
|}

== More ==

* [[Who We Are|Club structure]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[Location|Where We Are]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]

* [[Committee 2013-2014]]
* [[Committee 2012-2013]]
* [[Committee 2011-2012]]
* [[Committee 2010-2011]]
* [[Committee 2009-2010]]

Induction for beginners - Booking form

2014-02-18T16:58:20Z

Luke: /* Booking */ deleted Feb added May

<Flickr>9092083744|lmeduim|right</Flickr>

The [[Course for beginners|course]] runs every month (except December) and is open for booking three months in advance.
* Each course is four consecutive Tuesday evenings.
* The courses aim to start at 7pm, so you would need to arrive around 6:30pm.
* Please use the form below to book your place online.
* Only two places may be booked by one individual (multiple bookings may be deleted without refund).
* The fee is not refundable and no credits will be given for missed sessions.
* Each course has a waiting list but cancellations are rare.
* Please read in advance the two pages about [[Bring|what you need to bring]] and [[Location|where we are]].

==Booking==

Please book courses on-line via the following links:

* 4, 11, 18, 25 [http://www.amiando.com/TNJVXWW March 2014]
* 1, 8, 15, 22 [http://www.amiando.com/HRTJVAA April 2014]
* 6, 13, 20, 27 [http://www.amiando.com/DDRJNOQ May 2014]

Alternatively:

#[[Contact|Contact us by e-mail]] to reserve up to two places per course.
#We will reply confirming your place(s), subject to availability.
#Print out and post a paper booking form to us with a cheque or postal order payable to Tower Hamlets Canoe Club.
#We will hold places reserved by e-mail for three days pending receipt of payment.

==More==

* [[Bring|What you need to bring]]
* [[Location|Our address, maps and directions]]
* [[Basin site plan]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]
* [[Course for beginners|Short overview of the course]]
* [[Course for beginners - Summary|More detailed view of the course]]

Induction for beginners - Booking form

2013-12-19T13:56:11Z

Luke: Added links to Jan, Feb, Mar & Apr beginners courses.

The [[Course for beginners|course]] runs every month (except December) and is open for booking three months in advance.
* Each course is four consecutive Tuesday evenings.
* The courses aim to start at 7pm, so you would need to arrive around 6:30pm.
* Please use the form below to book your place online.
* Only two places may be booked by one individual (multiple bookings may be deleted without refund).
* The fee is not refundable and no credits will be given for missed sessions.
* Each course has a waiting list but cancellations are rare.
* Please read in advance the two pages about [[Bring|what you need to bring]] and [[Location|where we are]].

----

'''''Our online course booking can't currently be embedded, it should be back soon.'''''

Until then, please book courses via the following links::

*[http://www.amiando.com/WKPAJHS January 2014]
*[http://www.amiando.com/CNKFFBH February 2014]
*[http://www.amiando.com/TNJVXWW March 2014]
*[http://www.amiando.com/HRTJVAA April 2014]

Alternatively:

#[[Contact|Contact us by e-mail]] to reserve up to two places per course.
#We will reply confirming your place(s), subject to availability.
#Print out and post a paper booking form to us with a cheque or postal order payable to Tower Hamlets Canoe Club.
#We will hold places reserved by e-mail for three days pending receipt of payment.

==More==

* [[Bring|What you need to bring]]
* [[Location|Our address, maps and directions]]
* [[Basin site plan]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]
* [[Course for beginners|Short overview of the course]]
* [[Course for beginners - Summary|More detailed view of the course]]

Induction for beginners - Booking form

2013-06-13T09:55:52Z

Luke: Added note that July is fully booked as Amiando message confusing.

The [[Course for beginners|course]] runs every month (except December) and is open for booking three months in advance.
* Please use the form below to book your place online.
* Only two places may be booked by one individual (multiple bookings may be deleted without refund)
* The fee is not refundable and no credits will be given for missed sessions.
* Each course has a waiting list but cancellations are rare so you if you book a waiting list place you are advised to also book a subsequent course.
Please check [[Bring|what you need to bring]] and [[Location|how to find us]].
<br>
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<br>

July 2013 is fully booked with a full waiting list.

<br>

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<br>
If you are unable to use the online booking form please:
#[[Contact|Contact us by e-mail]] to reserve up to two places per course.
#We will reply confirming your place(s), subject to availability.
#Print out and post a paper booking form to us with a cheque or postal order payable to Tower Hamlets Canoe Club.
#We will hold places reserved by e-mail for three days pending receipt of payment.

==More==

* [[Bring|What you need to bring]]
* [[Location|Our address, maps and directions]]
* [[Basin site plan]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]
* [[Course for beginners|Overview of the course]]
* [[Course for beginners - Summary|More detailed view of the course]]

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2013-06-13T09:51:50Z

Luke: Removed June and July 2013 as they are past/full.

Induction for beginners

2013-05-24T11:01:13Z

Luke: /* Booking */

The '''Course for Beginners''' takes place over four consecutive Tuesday evenings, starting on the first Tuesday of each month.
*We meet on each Tuesday night at 6.30 pm at [[location|Shadwell Basin]]. We normally gather outside the Club Office - "A" on the [[Basin site plan|site plan]].
*We plan to finish around 8.30 pm so that people can get to the [[Prospect of Whitby|pub]] in time to order food.
{{NOTOC}}
==Booking==

The course fee varies seasonally and is payable on booking.
*The fee is not refundable and no credits will be given for missed sessions.
*For dates, availability and pricing, see the [[Course for beginners - Booking form|online booking form]].

==Content==

The course is based around the syllabus for the [[BCU One Star]] (copies will be available) but we will also cover some theory and aim for a game or two.

The overall plan is something like this:

{| cellpadding=5
|- valign="top"
!Week 1
|style="background-color:#CCCCFF;"|
|General introduction to the club, the kit and getting your kayak to go where you want it to go.
We end the evening with a capsize drill, so be prepared to get '''completely wet''' (during the winter months we will often wait for the chance to do this part in the swimming pool).
|- valign="top"
!Week 2
|style="background-color:#9999FF;"|
|An overview of different types of canoes and kayaks, with the chance to try as many different types as we can fit into the evening.
You should be able to try a [[sea kayaking|sea kayak]], an [[open canoeing|open canoe]], a play boat and [[White water kayaking|white water kayak]].
|- valign="top"
!Week 3
|style="background-color:#6666FF;"|
|A bit of discussion about theory and back into the kayaks for more detailed instruction on getting these things to do what you want them to do.
|- valign="top"
!Week 4
|style="background-color:#3333FF;"|
|One of our senior coaches will assess the whole group - taking everyone through everything covered in the previous three weeks (including another '''capsize drill''').
After the paddling session, the group meets again in the [[Prospect of Whitby|pub]] for a short session to cover the theory aspects of the syllabus.

Successful completion of this assessment should lead to you being awarded your [[BCU One Star]] award.
|}

==Kit==

We '''do''' provide the boats, the paddles, buoyancy aids and a lightweight cagoule (mainly to keep out the wind and splashes - not to keep you dry).

We '''do not''' provide wetsuits, shoes or wetsuit boots.

Please read about [[bring|what you should bring on your first visit]] and feel free to [[Contact|ask any questions]].

==More==

* [[Course for beginners - Booking form|Online booking form]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]
* [[Location|Where we are]]
* [[Basin site plan]]
* [[Bring|What you should wear]]
* [[Course for beginners - Summary|More details of the course contents]]
* [[Course for beginners - What next|What to do after the course]]

Induction for beginners

2013-05-24T11:00:43Z

Luke: /* Booking */

The '''Course for Beginners''' takes place over four consecutive Tuesday evenings, starting on the first Tuesday of each month.
*We meet on each Tuesday night at 6.30 pm at [[location|Shadwell Basin]]. We normally gather outside the Club Office - "A" on the [[Basin site plan|site plan]].
*We plan to finish around 8.30 pm so that people can get to the [[Prospect of Whitby|pub]] in time to order food.
{{NOTOC}}
==Booking==

The course fee varies seasonally and is payable on booking.
*The fee is not refundable and no credits will be given for missed sessions.
*For dates and availability and pricing, see the [[Course for beginners - Booking form|online booking form]].

==Content==

The course is based around the syllabus for the [[BCU One Star]] (copies will be available) but we will also cover some theory and aim for a game or two.

The overall plan is something like this:

{| cellpadding=5
|- valign="top"
!Week 1
|style="background-color:#CCCCFF;"|
|General introduction to the club, the kit and getting your kayak to go where you want it to go.
We end the evening with a capsize drill, so be prepared to get '''completely wet''' (during the winter months we will often wait for the chance to do this part in the swimming pool).
|- valign="top"
!Week 2
|style="background-color:#9999FF;"|
|An overview of different types of canoes and kayaks, with the chance to try as many different types as we can fit into the evening.
You should be able to try a [[sea kayaking|sea kayak]], an [[open canoeing|open canoe]], a play boat and [[White water kayaking|white water kayak]].
|- valign="top"
!Week 3
|style="background-color:#6666FF;"|
|A bit of discussion about theory and back into the kayaks for more detailed instruction on getting these things to do what you want them to do.
|- valign="top"
!Week 4
|style="background-color:#3333FF;"|
|One of our senior coaches will assess the whole group - taking everyone through everything covered in the previous three weeks (including another '''capsize drill''').
After the paddling session, the group meets again in the [[Prospect of Whitby|pub]] for a short session to cover the theory aspects of the syllabus.

Successful completion of this assessment should lead to you being awarded your [[BCU One Star]] award.
|}

==Kit==

We '''do''' provide the boats, the paddles, buoyancy aids and a lightweight cagoule (mainly to keep out the wind and splashes - not to keep you dry).

We '''do not''' provide wetsuits, shoes or wetsuit boots.

Please read about [[bring|what you should bring on your first visit]] and feel free to [[Contact|ask any questions]].

==More==

* [[Course for beginners - Booking form|Online booking form]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]
* [[Location|Where we are]]
* [[Basin site plan]]
* [[Bring|What you should wear]]
* [[Course for beginners - Summary|More details of the course contents]]
* [[Course for beginners - What next|What to do after the course]]

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2013-05-02T16:47:42Z

Luke: Removed May 2013, added Oct, Nov 2013

Committee

2013-05-01T10:32:14Z

Luke: Updates following 2013-04-30 AGM

{|
|-
|'''''The committee''''':
|      
|-
|Chairman
|
|[[User:Sarahw|Sarah Wallis]]
|-
|[[Treasurer]]
|
|[[User:Larsh|Lars Hagenbuch]]
|-
|[[Secretary]]
|
|Luke Smallman
|-
|'''''Section Reps:'''''
|-
|[[White water kayaking]]
|
|Matt Lambert, Phil Staite
|-
|[[Sea kayaking]]
|
|Ailien Rhijnsburger, Alastair Ferrar
|-
|[[Open canoeing]]
|
|[[User:Danabel|Dan Abel]], Owen Box
|-
|[[Polo]]
|
|George Hewson
|-
|[[Social Rep|Social]]
|
|Margherita Caretta, Vicky Evans
|-
|[[SBOAC Liaison]]
|
|Dan Abel, Natalie Maderova
|-
|'''''Other officals:'''''
|-
|[[Training Officer]]
|
|Myles Molloy
|-
|[[Equipment Officer]]
|
|Sea kayaks - Michal Madera<br>White water boats - Paul Carter<br>Open boats - [[User:Danabel|Dan Abel]]
|-
|[[Webmaster]]
|
|[[User:Ianh|Ian Higgs]]
|-
|[[Duty Officer]]
|
|Everybody in rotation!
|}

== More ==

* [[Who We Are|Club structure]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[Location|Where We Are]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]
* [[Committee 2011-2012]]
* [[Committee 2010-2011]]
* [[Committee 2009-2010]]

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2013-04-29T10:05:37Z

Luke: Removed 2013-04

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2013-03-13T09:54:02Z

Luke: removed March , added Auguust & September

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2013-02-25T16:48:29Z

Luke: Removed Feb 2013

Induction for beginners

2013-01-07T13:51:47Z

Luke: /* Content */ added note that winter capsize drills normally in the pool following a number of email enquiries!

The '''Course for Beginners''' takes place over four consecutive Tuesday evenings, starting on the first Tuesday of each month.
*We meet on each Tuesday night at 6.30 pm at [[location|Shadwell Basin]]. We normally gather outside the Club Office - "A" on the [[Basin site plan|site plan]].
*We plan to finish around 8.30 pm so that people can get to the [[Prospect of Whitby|pub]] in time to order food.
{{NOTOC}}
==Booking==

The course fee varies seasonally and is payable on booking.
*The fee is not refundable and no credits will be given for missed sessions.
*For dates and availability, see the [[Course for beginners - Booking form|online booking form]].

==Content==

The course is based around the syllabus for the [[BCU One Star]] (copies will be available) but we will also cover some theory and aim for a game or two.

The overall plan is something like this:

{| cellpadding=5
|- valign="top"
!Week 1
|style="background-color:#CCCCFF;"|
|General introduction to the club, the kit and getting your kayak to go where you want it to go.
We end the evening with a capsize drill, so be prepared to get '''completely wet''' (during the winter months we will often wait for the chance to do this part in the swimming pool).
|- valign="top"
!Week 2
|style="background-color:#9999FF;"|
|An overview of different types of canoes and kayaks, with the chance to try as many different types as we can fit into the evening.
You should be able to try a [[sea kayaking|sea kayak]], an [[open canoeing|open canoe]], a play boat and [[White water kayaking|white water kayak]].
|- valign="top"
!Week 3
|style="background-color:#6666FF;"|
|A bit of discussion about theory and back into the kayaks for more detailed instruction on getting these things to do what you want them to do.
|- valign="top"
!Week 4
|style="background-color:#3333FF;"|
|One of our senior coaches will assess the whole group - taking everyone through everything covered in the previous three weeks (including another '''capsize drill''').
After the paddling session, the group meets again in the [[Prospect of Whitby|pub]] for a short session to cover the theory aspects of the syllabus.

Successful completion of this assessment should lead to you being awarded your [[BCU One Star]] award.
|}

==Kit==

We '''do''' provide the boats, the paddles, buoyancy aids and a lightweight cagoule (mainly to keep out the wind and splashes - not to keep you dry).

We '''do not''' provide wetsuits, shoes or wetsuit boots.

Please read about [[bring|what you should bring on your first visit]] and feel free to [[Contact|ask any questions]].

==More==

* [[Course for beginners - Booking form|Online booking form]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]
* [[Location|Where we are]]
* [[Basin site plan]]
* [[Bring|What you should wear]]
* [[Course for beginners - Summary|More details of the course contents]]
* [[Course for beginners - What next|What to do after the course]]

MOTD

2013-01-07T13:22:07Z

Luke: Updated availability of courses

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We are running our beginners courses all through the winter months.

Sign up to our four week [[Course for beginners]].

February, March and April are [[Course for beginners - Booking form| open for bookings]].

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'''2012 Highlights'''

*[[Big Club Trip to Devon - 19-21 October_2012|Big Club Trip to Devon]]
*[[Big_Club_Sea_Kayak_Trip_-_14-17_September_2012|Big Club Sea Kayak Trip]]
*[http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?37777-Stealing-one-last-summer-day-on-the-Stour River Stour touring trip]
*[[French_Alps_-_1-8_June_2012|WW in the French Alps]]

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THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2013-01-07T13:17:46Z

Luke: Removed Nov 2012 to Jan 2013, added Apr 2013 to Jul 2013

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2012-09-18T14:11:41Z

Luke: added Jan, Feb, Mar 2013

MOTD

2012-09-18T13:49:41Z

Luke: cancellation place now available in Oct

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'''2012 Big Club Trips'''

{{forum|35|1139|Sea Kayak In Oban - 14-17 September}}

{{forum|60||Everyone to Devon - 19-21 October}}
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[[File:LearnToKayak.png|Left|220px|link=Course_for_beginners]]

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The evenings are drawing in, but the water is still warm. Sign up to our four week [[Course for beginners]].<br><br> [[Course for beginners - Booking form| October]] nearly sold out, spaces available on [[Course for beginners - Booking form| November]] course.

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'''We're [[media:EEL_PAGE_9.jpg|in the news!]]<br/>'''

(Thanks to [http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/news/east_end_life.aspx East End Life])
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THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2012-09-18T13:43:13Z

Luke: removed Sep & Oct

Links

2012-07-31T15:17:23Z

Luke: /* Centres and Coaching */

{{TOCright}}
=== Accomodation ===

* [http://www.riverdart.co.uk/ River Dart - Holne Park] Self-catering chalets, bunk house and camping

* [http://www.budemeadows.com/ Bude Meadows] Camping nr Bude, Cornwall

* [http://www.bentleyhousebude.com/ Bentley House] B&B in Bude

* [http://www.ukparks.co.uk/sleningford/ Sleningford Watermill Camping & Caravan Park ] Camping next to River Ure, Ripon, North Yorkshire

* [http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/ UK Campsite] Search for campsites in the UK

* [http://www.stayinwales.co.uk/detail.cfm?i=6098 The Vagabond - Betws-y-Coed] Good and cheap bunkhouse hostel for paddling in N. Wales.

* [http://www.kingsheadgower.co.uk Kings Head Hotel] Rather nice hotel rooms attached to the village pub in Llangennith on the Gower. Not for a budget weekend though!

* [http://www.ffynnonwen.com/bunkhouse.htm Ffynnon Wen Bunkhouse] Bunkhouse in great location for the Trywerwyn. Excellent feedback from club members

* [http://www.tyddynbychan.co.uk/ Tyddyn Bychan bunk house] Can accommodate up to 30 with indoor BBQ hut too. Good reasonably priced. Good experience here. About 15 miles north of Bala.

=== Campaign groups and forums ===

* [http://www.riversaccess.org/ River Access Campaign] A campaign funded by the BCU raising awareness of the access issue on inland waterways in England and Wales and also campaigning to bring about a change

* [http://www.thamessewage.com/ Rowers Against Thames Sewage] Campaigning for clean & safe waters

* [http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/recreation/1467794/?lang=_e Environment Agency ] How to negotiate access to rivers

* [http://www.campaigncc.org Campaign Against Climate Change] Campaign to put climate change at the top of the political agenda

* [http://www.mcsuk.org/ Marine Conservation Society] Caring for our seas, shores and wildlife, MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life

* [http://www.fishonline.org FISHONLINE] Help you identify which fish are from well managed sources and/or caught using methods that minimise damage to marine wildlife and habitats

* [http://www.buy.at/marineconservationsociety Fundraising for Marine Conservation Society] Shop online at major retailers and a donation is made to Marine Conservation Society

=== Centres and Coaching ===

* [http://www.kayakojacko.com Kayakojacko] Coaching and coached holidays, London/South East

* [http://www.pyb.co.uk/ Plas Y Brenin] Outdoor centre in Snowdonia, North Wales

* [http://www.ukrafting.co.uk/index.htm Canolfan Tryweryn ] National Whitewater Centre - Bala, North Wales

* [http://www.plasmenai.co.uk/ Plas Menai] National Watersports Centre, North Wales

* [http://www.nationalwatersportsevents.co.uk/ Holme Pierrepont] National Watersports Cenre, Nottingham

* [http://www.nenewhitewatercentre.co.uk/ Nene] Whitewater Centre, Northampton

* [http://www.dartaccess.co.uk/ Dart Access] Apply for permits for the River Dart

* [http://www.tomparkercoaching.co.uk/ Tom Parker Coaching and guiding] White water courses and trips

* [http://www.iow-seakayaking.co.uk Isle of Whight Sea Kayaking] Sea kayaking courses, trips and hire

* [http://www.escapetoadventure.com Escape to Adventure] Coaching and trips in kayaking, climbing and caving

* [http://www.andyturton.com/ Andy Turton] White water coaching and holidays

=== Members' Sites ===

* [http://www.zavkhan.co.uk/ Zavkhan Trekking] Horse riding holidays in Mongolia with the lovely John and Sam

* [http://www.adampope.com/ Adam Pope] Photographer (when not trying to turn canoes into sailing boats)

* [http://www.teamhyperactive.com/ Team Hyperactive] Bunch of mad Swedes (plus Yolanda) doing extreme stuff

* [http://www.athelstane.co.uk/ Athelstane E-Texts] 19th century literature hosted by Nick Hodson

* [http://www.survivalkitpro.com/ Survial Kit Pro] Essential survial gear and gadgets operated by Dave Perry, even better Dave says "''The code'' '''THCC09''' ''will get the user 10% off any of the items and I can bring them with me on tuesdays'' (to ''reduce postage) if required''."

=== Organised Holidays ===

* [http://www.falco-tours.com/ Falco Tours] Sea kayaking holidays in Croatia

* [http://www.adventure-whitewater.com Adventure Whitewater] Inspirational journeys throughout the world

=== Other Canoe Clubs and Groups ===

* [http://www.batterseacc.org/ Battersea Canoe Club] Mainly white water and polo oriented club

* [http://www.barkingcanoeclub.co.uk/ Barking and Dagenham Canoe Club] Racing oriented canoe club in East London

* [http://www.castlecanoeclub.org/ Castle Canoe Club] Stoke Newington reservoir based club

* [http://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/ Chelmsford Canoe Club] River Touring, Canadian, Marathon, Slalom, Sprinting and Wild Water Racing. Membership from small children to OAPs

* [http://www.chelseakayakclub.co.uk/ Chelsea Kayak Club] Sea kayakers on the Tideway

* [http://www.chiswickcanoeclub.co.uk/ Chiswick Canoe Club] West London Thames based club

* [http://hertscanoeclub.org.uk Herts Canoe Club] General paddling and organisers of the Ouse Race

* [http://www.laburnum.org/ Laburnum Boat Club] Hackney community project

* [http://www.leaside.co.uk/ Leaside] Racing club

* [http://www.regentscanoeclub.co.uk/ Regents Canoe Club] Islington based club

* [http://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/ Richmond Canoe Club] Racing oriented club in West London

* [http://www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk/ Westminster Boating Base]

* [http://www.thepiratecastle.org/?q=node/7 The Pirate Castle's Pirate Club] Camden based club

* [http://www.bcu.org.uk BCU] British Canoe Union

* [http://www.newriverrats.org.uk/ New River Rats] Lectures on paddling from varied range of interesting speakers

* [http://www.sesk.co.uk South East Sea Kayakers Association] Sea kayaking group for Kent, Sussex and Hampshire

* [http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk%20 Song of the Paddle] Open canoeing group

=== Paddle spots, river levels and other stuff ===

* [http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/ The UK Rivers Guidebook] Major resource for UK river and sea guides, reports and [http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/forum/ online forum]
* [http://www.thamesweirproject.co.uk/ Thames Weir Project] Thames play spots and other chat
* [http://www.canoecafe.com Canoe Cafe] Mainly playboating and whitewater chat and good place to buy/sell stuff
* [http://www.SeaKayakRoutes.com Sea Kayak Routes] Sea kayaking information including some routes as podcasts

=== Paddling and Coaching Tips ===

* [http://www.pyb.co.uk/top-tips-master.php Tips from Plas-y-Brenin] Lots of useful tips from techniques to safety and equipment

=== Shopping ===

* [http://www.survivalkitpro.com/ Survial Kit Pro] Essential survial gear and gadgets operated by Dave Perry. THCC members gets 10% discount (see forums for code).

* [http://www.desperate-measures.co.uk/ Desperate Measures] Nottingham

* [http://www.brookbanklondon.co.uk/ Brookbank Canoes] London, Stockport, Carlisle, Lancaster, Warwickshire and Perth. Ordering direct from a branch gets you friendly service.

* [http://www.suescanoes.co.uk/ Sues Canoes] Lovely service over the phone from over in Norfolk - great place to get canoe paddles from.

* [http://www.whitewaterthecanoecentre.co.uk/ Whitewater The Canoe Centre] Shepperton

* [http://www.marsport.co.uk/ Marsport] Reading

* [http://www.kentcanoes.co.uk/ Kent Canoes] Wrotham, Kent

* [http://www.paddleworks.co.uk/ Paddleworks] Llangollen and Bala

* [http://www.upandunder.co.uk/ Up and Under] Cardiff

* [http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Cotswold Outdoor] 15% discount to BCU members - see BCU site for promotion code

* [http://www.seaspecs.com/ Sea Specs] Watersports sunglasses

* [http://www.norfolkcoast.co.uk/site/quicktidetablecouk/index.htm Quick Tide] Tide tables for sale

* [http://www.knoydart.co.uk Knoydart] Sea kayaking equipment, Penrith

* [http://www.go2h2o.co.uk GO2H2O] Ripon, North Yorkshire

* [http://www.nookie.co.uk Nookie] Clothing and accessories

* [http://www.canoe-shops.co.uk Canoe-Shops] Shops in Brighton, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Cornwall, Cheltenham and West Cork

* [http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/ actioncameras.co.uk] actioncameras.co.uk sells good quality waterproof helmet cameras. THCC members gets 10% discount (see forums for code).
* [http://www.predator-wetsuits.co.uk Predator Marine] Custom made dry suits and dry suit repairs.

=== Tides, Weather and Surf Forecasts ===

* [http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/display_fixedpage.cfm/id/11/site/recreation Thames Tide Tables] Monthly tide tables for River Thames

* [http://www.pla.co.uk/display_dynamic.cfm/id/5/site/recreation PLA Recreational Users Advice] Useful information on recreational use of the River Thames

* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/broadband/pg_5day.shtml?id=1764#results 5 day weather forecast] 5 day weather forecast for Canary Wharf (2 km downstream from the club)

* [http://www.surfhog.com/ Surf Hog] Surf forecasts for Cornwall

* [http://magicseaweed.com/ Magic Seaweed] Surf forecasts worldwide

* [http:///www.metcheck.com MetCheck] Uk weather by post code, nicely interpreted and presented

* [http://www.wetterzentrale.com WetterZentrale] Detailed weather charts, updated regularly. Click on "Weitere Bodenkerten" (bottom left) then BRACKNELL for UK Met Office, SEMBACH for SAF ones (with radar overlays)

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2012-07-05T09:56:40Z

Luke: removed Jun, Jul added Nov

MOTD

2012-07-05T09:52:54Z

Luke: updated course availability

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2012-05-25T09:01:29Z

Luke: added Oct removed May

Links

2012-05-18T09:07:08Z

Luke: /* Shopping */

{{TOCright}}
=== Accomodation ===

* [http://www.riverdart.co.uk/ River Dart - Holne Park] Self-catering chalets, bunk house and camping

* [http://www.budemeadows.com/ Bude Meadows] Camping nr Bude, Cornwall

* [http://www.bentleyhousebude.com/ Bentley House] B&B in Bude

* [http://www.ukparks.co.uk/sleningford/ Sleningford Watermill Camping & Caravan Park ] Camping next to River Ure, Ripon, North Yorkshire

* [http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/ UK Campsite] Search for campsites in the UK

* [http://www.stayinwales.co.uk/detail.cfm?i=6098 The Vagabond - Betws-y-Coed] Good and cheap bunkhouse hostel for paddling in N. Wales.

* [http://www.kingsheadgower.co.uk Kings Head Hotel] Rather nice hotel rooms attached to the village pub in Llangennith on the Gower. Not for a budget weekend though!

* [http://www.ffynnonwen.com/bunkhouse.htm Ffynnon Wen Bunkhouse] Bunkhouse in great location for the Trywerwyn. Excellent feedback from club members

* [http://www.tyddynbychan.co.uk/ Tyddyn Bychan bunk house] Can accommodate up to 30 with indoor BBQ hut too. Good reasonably priced. Good experience here. About 15 miles north of Bala.

=== Campaign groups and forums ===

* [http://www.riversaccess.org/ River Access Campaign] A campaign funded by the BCU raising awareness of the access issue on inland waterways in England and Wales and also campaigning to bring about a change

* [http://www.thamessewage.com/ Rowers Against Thames Sewage] Campaigning for clean & safe waters

* [http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/recreation/1467794/?lang=_e Environment Agency ] How to negotiate access to rivers

* [http://www.campaigncc.org Campaign Against Climate Change] Campaign to put climate change at the top of the political agenda

* [http://www.mcsuk.org/ Marine Conservation Society] Caring for our seas, shores and wildlife, MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life

* [http://www.fishonline.org FISHONLINE] Help you identify which fish are from well managed sources and/or caught using methods that minimise damage to marine wildlife and habitats

* [http://www.buy.at/marineconservationsociety Fundraising for Marine Conservation Society] Shop online at major retailers and a donation is made to Marine Conservation Society

=== Centres and Coaching ===

* [http://www.kayakojacko.com Kayakojacko] Coaching and coached holidays

* [http://www.pyb.co.uk/ Plas Y Brenin] Outdoor centre in Snowdonia, North Wales

* [http://www.ukrafting.co.uk/index.htm Canolfan Tryweryn ] National Whitewater Centre - Bala, North Wales

* [http://www.plasmenai.co.uk/ Plas Menai] National Watersports Centre, North Wales

* [http://www.nationalwatersportsevents.co.uk/ Holme Pierrepont] National Watersports Cenre, Nottingham

* [http://www.nenewhitewatercentre.co.uk/ Nene] Whitewater Centre, Northampton

* [http://www.dartaccess.co.uk/ Dart Access] Apply for permits for the River Dart

* [http://www.tomparkercoaching.co.uk/ Tom Parker Coaching and guiding] White water courses and trips

* [http://www.iow-seakayaking.co.uk Isle of Whight Sea Kayaking] Sea kayaking courses, trips and hire

* [http://www.escapetoadventure.com Escape to Adventure] Coaching and trips in kayaking, climbing and caving

* [http://www.andyturton.com/ Andy Turton] White water coaching and holidays

=== Members' Sites ===

* [http://www.zavkhan.co.uk/ Zavkhan Trekking] Horse riding holidays in Mongolia with the lovely John and Sam

* [http://www.adampope.com/ Adam Pope] Photographer (when not trying to turn canoes into sailing boats)

* [http://www.teamhyperactive.com/ Team Hyperactive] Bunch of mad Swedes (plus Yolanda) doing extreme stuff

* [http://www.athelstane.co.uk/ Athelstane E-Texts] 19th century literature hosted by Nick Hodson

* [http://www.survivalkitpro.com/ Survial Kit Pro] Essential survial gear and gadgets operated by Dave Perry, even better Dave says "''The code'' '''THCC09''' ''will get the user 10% off any of the items and I can bring them with me on tuesdays'' (to ''reduce postage) if required''."

=== Organised Holidays ===

* [http://www.falco-tours.com/ Falco Tours] Sea kayaking holidays in Croatia

* [http://www.adventure-whitewater.com Adventure Whitewater] Inspirational journeys throughout the world

=== Other Canoe Clubs and Groups ===

* [http://www.batterseacc.org/ Battersea Canoe Club] Mainly white water and polo oriented club

* [http://www.barkingcanoeclub.co.uk/ Barking and Dagenham Canoe Club] Racing oriented canoe club in East London

* [http://www.castlecanoeclub.org/ Castle Canoe Club] Stoke Newington reservoir based club

* [http://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/ Chelmsford Canoe Club] River Touring, Canadian, Marathon, Slalom, Sprinting and Wild Water Racing. Membership from small children to OAPs

* [http://www.chelseakayakclub.co.uk/ Chelsea Kayak Club] Sea kayakers on the Tideway

* [http://www.chiswickcanoeclub.co.uk/ Chiswick Canoe Club] West London Thames based club

* [http://hertscanoeclub.org.uk Herts Canoe Club] General paddling and organisers of the Ouse Race

* [http://www.laburnum.org/ Laburnum Boat Club] Hackney community project

* [http://www.leaside.co.uk/ Leaside] Racing club

* [http://www.regentscanoeclub.co.uk/ Regents Canoe Club] Islington based club

* [http://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/ Richmond Canoe Club] Racing oriented club in West London

* [http://www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk/ Westminster Boating Base]

* [http://www.thepiratecastle.org/?q=node/7 The Pirate Castle's Pirate Club] Camden based club

* [http://www.bcu.org.uk BCU] British Canoe Union

* [http://www.newriverrats.org.uk/ New River Rats] Lectures on paddling from varied range of interesting speakers

* [http://www.sesk.co.uk South East Sea Kayakers Association] Sea kayaking group for Kent, Sussex and Hampshire

* [http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk%20 Song of the Paddle] Open canoeing group

=== Paddle spots, river levels and other stuff ===

* [http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/ The UK Rivers Guidebook] Major resource for UK river and sea guides, reports and [http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/forum/ online forum]
* [http://www.thamesweirproject.co.uk/ Thames Weir Project] Thames play spots and other chat
* [http://www.canoecafe.com Canoe Cafe] Mainly playboating and whitewater chat and good place to buy/sell stuff
* [http://www.SeaKayakRoutes.com Sea Kayak Routes] Sea kayaking information including some routes as podcasts

=== Paddling and Coaching Tips ===

* [http://www.pyb.co.uk/top-tips-master.php Tips from Plas-y-Brenin] Lots of useful tips from techniques to safety and equipment

=== Shopping ===

* [http://www.survivalkitpro.com/ Survial Kit Pro] Essential survial gear and gadgets operated by Dave Perry. THCC members gets 10% discount (see forums for code).

* [http://www.desperate-measures.co.uk/ Desperate Measures] Nottingham

* [http://www.brookbanklondon.co.uk/ Brookbank Canoes] London, Stockport, Carlisle, Lancaster, Warwickshire and Perth. Ordering direct from a branch gets you friendly service.

* [http://www.suescanoes.co.uk/ Sues Canoes] Lovely service over the phone from over in Norfolk - great place to get canoe paddles from.

* [http://www.whitewaterthecanoecentre.co.uk/ Whitewater The Canoe Centre] Shepperton

* [http://www.marsport.co.uk/ Marsport] Reading

* [http://www.kentcanoes.co.uk/ Kent Canoes] Wrotham, Kent

* [http://www.paddleworks.co.uk/ Paddleworks] Llangollen and Bala

* [http://www.upandunder.co.uk/ Up and Under] Cardiff

* [http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Cotswold Outdoor] 15% discount to BCU members - see BCU site for promotion code

* [http://www.seaspecs.com/ Sea Specs] Watersports sunglasses

* [http://www.norfolkcoast.co.uk/site/quicktidetablecouk/index.htm Quick Tide] Tide tables for sale

* [http://www.knoydart.co.uk Knoydart] Sea kayaking equipment, Penrith

* [http://www.go2h2o.co.uk GO2H2O] Ripon, North Yorkshire

* [http://www.nookie.co.uk Nookie] Clothing and accessories

* [http://www.canoe-shops.co.uk Canoe-Shops] Shops in Brighton, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Cornwall, Cheltenham and West Cork

* [http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/ actioncameras.co.uk] actioncameras.co.uk sells good quality waterproof helmet cameras. THCC members gets 10% discount (see forums for code).
* [http://www.predator-wetsuits.co.uk Predator Marine] Custom made dry suits and dry suit repairs.

=== Tides, Weather and Surf Forecasts ===

* [http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/display_fixedpage.cfm/id/11/site/recreation Thames Tide Tables] Monthly tide tables for River Thames

* [http://www.pla.co.uk/display_dynamic.cfm/id/5/site/recreation PLA Recreational Users Advice] Useful information on recreational use of the River Thames

* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/broadband/pg_5day.shtml?id=1764#results 5 day weather forecast] 5 day weather forecast for Canary Wharf (2 km downstream from the club)

* [http://www.surfhog.com/ Surf Hog] Surf forecasts for Cornwall

* [http://magicseaweed.com/ Magic Seaweed] Surf forecasts worldwide

* [http:///www.metcheck.com MetCheck] Uk weather by post code, nicely interpreted and presented

* [http://www.wetterzentrale.com WetterZentrale] Detailed weather charts, updated regularly. Click on "Weitere Bodenkerten" (bottom left) then BRACKNELL for UK Met Office, SEMBACH for SAF ones (with radar overlays)

Committee

2012-05-08T08:59:58Z

Luke: Added Owen as OC rep 2, removed vacant polo rep posn.

{|
|-
|'''''The committee''''':
|      
|-
|Chairman
|
|[[User:Sarahw|Sarah Wallis]]
|-
|[[Treasurer]]
|
|Lars Hagenbuch
|-
|[[Secretary]]
|
|Luke Smallman
|-
|'''''Section Reps:'''''
|-
|[[White water kayaking]]
|
|Paul Carter, Emily Handley
|-
|[[Sea kayaking]]
|
|Nick Jacobs, Ailien Rhijnsburger
|-
|[[Open canoeing]]
|
|[[User:Danabel|Dan Abel]], Owen Box
|-
|[[Social Rep|Social]]
|
|Josie Allis
|-
|[[SBOAC Liaison]]
|
|Ailien Rhijnsburger, Dan Abel
|-
|'''''Other officals:'''''
|-
|[[Training Officer]]
|
|Myles Molloy
|-
|[[Equipment Officer]]
|
|Sea kayaks - Michal Madera<br>Other boats - Paul Carter
|-
|[[Webmaster]]
|
|[[User:Ianh|Ian Higgs]]
|-
|[[Duty Officer]]
|
|Everybody in rotation!
|}

== More ==

* [[Who We Are|Club structure]]
* [[Joining|Joining the club]]
* [[Location|Where We Are]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]
* [[Committee 2011-2012]]
* [[Committee 2010-2011]]
* [[Committee 2009-2010]]

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2012-04-04T10:25:27Z

Luke: Removed March &April, added July, August, September

Trips

2012-02-22T13:33:58Z

Luke: moved recent trips out of planned trips section

'''Planned [[Club trips]] and events'''

* {{forum|35|1091|White Water Open Canoe trip - 3-4 March}}

'''Recent Trips'''
* {{forum|35|1063|Intermediate White Water trip - 18-19 February}}
* {{forum|38|1142|RNLI River Safety Talk - 14 February}}
* {{forum|37|1095|Warm and dry sea kayak course - open for all levels - 10 & 24 Jan, 7 & 21 Feb}}
* {{forum|35|1077|Lee Valley White Water Centre - 4 January 2012}}

'''2011 Highlights'''
* {{BlogAndPix|Christmas paddle - 13 December 2011}}
* {{BlogAndPix|Big Club Trip 2011 - 8-9 October 2011}}
* {{BlogAndPix|Touring and white water canoeing - River Wye - 6-7 August 2011}}
* {{BlogAndPix|Our Scilly Adventure - May/June 2011}}
* {{BlogAndPix|Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race - Easter 2011}}

[[Trips in 2011|Trips in 2011]] ... [[Trips in 2010]] ... [[Trips in 2009]]

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2012-02-22T13:30:13Z

Luke: removed Jan and Feb 2012

Induction for beginners - Booking form

2011-10-27T12:15:21Z

Luke:

[[Course for beginners|Courses]] run every month except December and open for booking three months in advance.
* Please use the form below to book your place online.
* Only two places may be booked by one individual (multiple bookings may be deleted without refund)
* The fee is not refundable and no credits will be given for missed sessions.
* Each course has a waiting list but cancellations are rare so you if you book a waiting list place you are advised to also book a subsequent course.
Please check [[Bring|what you need to bring]] and [[Location|how to find us]].
<br>
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<br>
If you are unable to use the online booking form please:
#[[Contact|Contact us by e-mail]] to reserve up to two places per course.
#We will reply confirming your place(s), subject to availability.
#Print out and post a paper booking form to us with a cheque or postal order payable to Tower Hamlets Canoe Club.
#We will hold places reserved by e-mail for three days pending receipt of payment.

==More==

* [[Bring|What you need to bring]]
* [[Location|Our address, maps and directions]]
* [[Basin site plan]]
* [[Contact|Contacting us]]
* [[Course for beginners|Overview of the course]]
* [[Course for beginners - Summary|More detailed view of the course]]

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2011-10-27T12:14:36Z

Luke: updated to show course through 2012-06

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2011-09-21T11:06:09Z

Luke: Updated to includ Jan 2012

THCCFinancialPolicy

2011-08-04T09:20:39Z

Luke: /* Membership fees and subscriptions */ updated guest membership fee from £7.50 to £10 as agreed by committee mtg on 2011-08-03

{{Handbook TOC}}

The following rules apply to the financial affairs of the Club:{{TOCright}}

== Club Treasurer ==

* The Club [[Treasurer]] collects and pays all Club moneys, and balances are retained in the Club’s bank account held with Barclays Bank.

== Membership fees and subscriptions ==

* Waged members will pay an annual subscription of £50. Unwaged members pay an annual subscription of £30. These rate may be varied at a Club [[Annual General Meeting]].

* In addition, members (waged and unwaged) will pay an annual charge of £50 to cover their paddling. This rate may be varied at a Club Annual General Meeting. Note that members who use their own equipment at weekly meetings are nevertheless required to pay their dues as part of these dues are used to pay for our affiliation fees to [[SBOAC|Shadwell Basin]], without which the Club would cease to have suitable premises.

* Non-members will pay a daily subscription charge of £10 for using Club equipment at weekly meetings or on trips. As above, non-members will pay this rate even if they use their own equipment. Visitors are limited to 3 try-out meetings per year otherwise the Club loses its exemption from registration with various regulatory authorities.

== Training Reimbursement Scheme ==

The Club operates a training reimbursement scheme whereby members to undertake BCU coach training (including certain prerequisites therefore) can claim reimbursement of their course fees. Reimbursement happens in 3 equal instalments commencing on the date of the course / assessment, with another instalemt 12 months later and a third a further 12 months later. Payment of these instalments is conditional on the member a) remaining a member of the Club and b) the member contributing a reasonable number of hours of coaching to the Club. The definintion of 'reasonable' is at the discretion of the Club committee.

The following expenses are considered in scope for reimbursement:
- course fees payable to outside training organisations for completing Levels 1 - 5 of the BCU coaching syllabus

- assessment fees for the above courses

- BCU coach registration fees necessary for the course

- fees for courses which are prerequisites to the above Levels 1 - 5 coaching courses, including and limited to

x first aid course and assessment fees

x safety and rescue course and assessment fees

x CRB fees

The following expenses are not in scope
- travel and subsistence costs for attending a course

- ordinary BCU registration fees

== Coaching Credit Scheme ==

The Club operates a coaching credit scheme whereby coaches can earn a discount off their £50 annual paddling charge by coaching groups on Tuesday nights. The discount is £2.50 per session up to a maximum of 20 sessions per annum. For this purpose, a year is counted as the Club's financial year being 1 April - 31 March.

In order to qualify for the discount, coaches must commit themselves to sessions by entering their details into the coaching rota.

== Transport for Club trips ==

Following a survey conducted in September 2003, the Club [[Committee]] at the time formulated a transport policy.

The results of the survey indicated that members appreciated that the true cost of running a car far exceeds the cost of fuel. An initial proposal was to base the trip cost on a fixed rate per mile for fuel plus a fixed rate per mile for wear & tear for each car. This method, while being transparent and able to capture an average true running cost comparatively well, was not adopted because it can result in an overrecovery of costs for certain drivers whose cars are extremely cheap to run, and it also delinks the actual costs incurred on the trip with the amount reimbursed, which may have an implication for the validity of some insurance policies members may have on their cars. It was therefore not suitable.

Instead, and wishing to retain the effect of allowing drivers a compensation for wear and tear, the Committee decided to adopt the following policy in respect of the costs when travelling in members' cars for Club trips (''A Club trip is any trip on which club equipment is used by members away from the Basin.''):

* The following general principle should be applied: Driver supplies the car, passengers supply the fuel.

* In practice, this means that the driver will calculate the total cost of fuel for the trip, and this cost is divided equally among the passengers. The driver pays £1 into the pool; by this he/she receives an effective contribution towards incurred wear & tear.

* When more than one car is used on a trip, the total fuel costs should be pooled and shared equally among all passengers. This ensures that passengers who happen to be allocated to fuel-inefficient cars do not suffer at the expense of those in fuel-efficient cars, and also if certain cars transport boats and others transport people, the total cost of fuel is covered equally by all passengers.

* Each driver receives his actual incurred fuel expense from the pool. The process of aggregating and collecting payments is most easily handled by the Club Treasurer.

* If one or more vehicles on a trip are free (for example, because they are sponsored by an outside party, or because the driver insists on not being reimbursed), then the cost of all remaining cars' fuel is pooled and divided among *all* passengers (including the passengers in the free car). This ensures that those passengers who happen to be allocated to the free car do not enjoy an unfair benefit at the expense of those who happen to be allocated to a chargeable car, and therefore all passengers on the trip benefit equally from having a free car. Those drivers claiming a reimbursement receive their actual incurred fuel expenses from the pool.

* If some passengers are special passengers (typically family members or friends of the driver) they share in the arrangement like Club member passengers. However, since the driver of their car will receive a reimbursement of his/her fuel costs from the pool, the driver can then repay an appropriate amount from this back to the special passenger such that the special passenger ends up paying whatever was agreed with the driver upfront (i.e., in many instances, pays nothing). Again, the Club Treasurer can take these factors into account when doing the fuel calculations.

* If the special passenger also travels in a free car, and therefore the driver would not receive anything from the pool with which to repay the special passenger, then the special passenger should be excluded from the calculation.

* Members who use alternative transport to get to a venue (e.g. the train) but who have their boat transported by one of the cars should be considered as half-passengers for the purposes of the calculation, and contribute an appropriate share to the total fuel pool.

== Other Club functions ==
(including communal meals on Club trips)

* Members or non-members who purchase consumables or equipment for use at Club functions are entitled to a reimbursement of these expenses. The rate of reimbursement is the total cost incurred on behalf of the Club. The Club will pay the amount to the purchaser (on production of a suitable receipt or other evidence of expense) and reclaim an appropriate amount from the beneficiaries. Where it is unclear if expenses may be reclaimed or not, the Club [[Treasurer]] will adjudicate. Beneficiaries in the meal etc. should not attempt to settle directly with the purchaser.

In all matters of finance which are not clear, the Club Treasurer should be approached for guidance.

Joining

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Luke: /* Experienced paddlers */ updated guest membership fee from £7.50 to £10 as agreed by committee mtg on 2011-08-03

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===Beginners===

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<tr><td bgcolor="#CCCCCC">Use the [[Course for beginners - Booking form|booking form]] to check dates and availability and to book a place on our monthly [[course for beginners]].
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If you have little or no paddling experience you can attend one of our [[Course for beginners|courses for beginners]] which provide an introduction to canoeing and kayaking and are aimed to a [[BCU One Star]] award on completion.

These are run monthly (normally starting on the first Tuesday of the month) over four consecutive Tuesday evenings. The course fee varies seasonally and is payable on booking. The fee is not refundable and no credits will be given for missed sessions.

You will need to [[Course for beginners - Booking form|book]] a place in advance for all courses.

'''You must be over 18 and able to swim 50 metres wearing a buoyancy aid.'''

Please come along to [[Location|the club]] at 6.30 pm with [[bring|appropriate clothes]]. You ''will'' get wet so bring a change of clothes and a towel. On completing the course you may join the club (see below for membership details).

===Experienced paddlers===

If you are an experienced paddler you can come along for a trial session to see if you like the club. Trial sessions cost £10 per week and you must join the club after three trial sessions if you want to continue to paddle with us.

As an experienced paddler you can come along on any Tuesday night. Please arrive at 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm on the water.

If you would like to meet us before coming along to a trial session then please join us upstairs in the [[Prospect of Whitby]] pub (next to Shadwell Basin) from 9:00 pm where we socialise after paddling (if you can't find us just ask the friendly bar staff or look for people carrying paddles).

===Membership===

Annual membership of the club costs £50 (£30 unwaged). There is also an annual fee of £50 which covers use of the basin facilities and use of kit for all Tuesdays, Thursdays and any weekend trips. This fee also covers access to the [[pool]] on a Tuesday.

To apply for membership of the club please submit an [[Membership form|online application]] and confirm this by paying your subscription to the treasurer.

Online applications are preferred as they ease our administration, but if you cannot use the online application form then a paper membership form is available to download. This should be filled in and given to the club treasurer or secretary.

Note that this club is run by the members, for the members. As such, members should be happy to give, at least, one evening a year to helping with the running of the club.

===Members' Handbook===

New club members should take time to familiarise themselves with the [[Handbook|Members’ Handbook]]. This sets out the club rules and the standard of conduct that is required from members.

== More ==

*[[Contact|Contacting us]] - via e-mail
*[[Location|Where We Are]] - for our address, a map, directions.
*[[Who We Are]] - for details of the club structure and committee members.
*[[What We Do]] - for details of our activities.
*[[FAQ]] - for answers to some of the more common questions

THCC

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Luke: /* Information */

The [[THCC|Tower Hamlets Canoe Club]] is a canoe and kayaking club conveniently located in central London at [[Contact|Shadwell Basin]].
The Club is an adult section of [[SBOAC|Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre]].

We have club evenings every Tuesday throughout the year (rain or shine) where both experienced and new members practice their paddling.
We also play [[polo|canoe polo]], practice [[White water kayaking|white water]] playboating, [[sea kayaking]] and [[open canoeing]].

The club runs a number of trips throughout the year in the UK and abroad which are organised by club members and discussed through our various website [{{SERVER}}/forum/ forums].

We provide [[training]] to work towards [[BCU One Star|BCU 1 star]], [[BCU Two Star|2 star]] and [[BCU Three Star|3 star]] awards in kayaks and canoes - either on Shadwell Basin, on the River Thames or in a nearby indoor [[pool|swimming pool]].
We normally run a [[course for beginners]] once a month. See the [[Joining]] page for more information.

The club was formally set up back in 1984, although people had been getting together informally to paddle at Shadwell Basin from the 1970's.

THCC is committed to the [http://www.bcu.org.uk/files/Equity%20Policy.pdf BCU Equal Opportunities Policy] and takes reasonable and practical steps to support this policy.

===Information===

We hope that all queries about [[What We Do|what we do]], when we meet, fees, [[Joining|membership]], [[club equipment]] etc. can be answered by looking around the website.
However, if something is missing from the web site, there are issues with the web site itself or if there is anything else you want to know, then feel free to [[Contact|contact us via e-mail]].

== More ==

*[[Contact|Contacting us]] - via e-mail
*[[Location|Where We Are]] - for our address, a map, directions.
*[[Who We Are]] - for details of the club structure and committee members.
*[[What We Do]] - for details of our activities.
*[[Joining|Joining Us]] - for further information on joining the club.
*[[FAQ]] - for answers to some of the more common questions

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2011-05-04T16:28:21Z

Luke:

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2011-05-04T16:26:33Z

Luke: Added Sep, Oct, Nov

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2011-05-04T16:20:41Z

Luke: Deleted Mar, Apr, May booking

Induction for beginners - Booking form

2011-04-24T22:07:23Z

Luke: added block booking prohibition

[[Course for beginners|Courses]] open for booking three months in advance (on the same date as the course three months before).
* Please use the form below to book your place online.
* Only two places may be booked by one individual (multiple bookings may be deleted without refund)
* The fee is not refundable and no credits will be given for missed sessions.
* Each course has a waiting list but cancellations are rare so you if you book a waiting list place you are advised to also book a subsequent course.
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If you are unable to use the online booking form please:
#Contact us by e-mail to reserve up to two places per course.
#We will reply confirming your place(s), subject to availability.
#Print out and post a paper booking form to us with a cheque or postal order payable to Tower Hamlets Canoe Club.
#We will hold places reserved by e-mail for three days pending receipt of payment.

==More==

* [[Bring|What you need to bring]]
* [[Contact|Our address, maps and directions]]
* [[Basin site plan]]
* [[Course for beginners|Overview of the course]]
* [[Course for beginners - Summary|More detailed view of the course]]

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2011-01-26T17:44:52Z

Luke:

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2011-01-26T17:21:42Z

Luke:

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2011-01-26T17:15:03Z

Luke:

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2011-01-26T17:13:00Z

Luke:

MOTD

2011-01-26T17:04:05Z

Luke:

:{{Dot}} [[Course for beginners - Booking form|Course for Beginners]] for February, March and April are open for booking.

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2011-01-26T17:02:51Z

Luke: added April 2011

Committee

2010-11-01T10:19:44Z

Luke: updated training officer

{|
|-
|'''''The committee''''':
|      
|-
|Chairman
|
|Julien Grouteau
|-
|[[Treasurer]]
|
|Lars Hagenbuch
|-
|[[Secretary]]
|
|Luke Smallman
|-
|[[Training Officer]]
|
|Ailien Rhijnsburger and Luke Smallman
|-
|'''''Section Reps:'''''
|-
|[[White water kayaking]] Reps
|
|Emma Thomas and Paul Carter
|-
|[[Sea kayaking]] Reps
|
|Nick Jacobs and Ailien Rhijnsburger
|-
|[[Open canoeing]] Rep
|
|[[User:Danabel|Dan Abel]]
|-
|[[Polo]] Rep
|
|David Buglar
|-
|[[Surfing|Surf]] Rep
|
|Helen Isaac
|-
|[[Social Rep]]
|
|Matt Lambert
|-
|[[SBOAC]] Reps
|
|Ailien Rhijnsburger and Sean Foo
|-
|'''''Other officals:'''''
|-
|[[Equipment Officer|Equipment Officers]]
|
|Sea kayaks - Matthias Krause<br>Other boats - TBA (by default, contact the section rep)
|-
|[[Webmaster]]
|
|Ian Higgs
|-
|[[Duty Officer]]
|
|Everybody in rotation
|}

== More ==

* [[Committee 2009-2010|Previous committee]]

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2010-10-29T10:37:49Z

Luke:

MOTD

2010-10-13T17:43:46Z

Luke:

:{{Dot}} The January 2011 [[Course for beginners - Booking form|Course for Beginners]] is now open for booking. No course in December.

THCCwiki:Rawhtml-Course booking

2010-10-13T17:39:10Z

Luke: Added Jan-Mar 2011