Christmas paddle - 13 December 2011 - Revision history

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Danabel at 22:54, 2 January 2012

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Danabel at 16:42, 22 December 2011

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-It is a club tradition that ... <big>On a Tuesday in December,  when the tide is right, as many THCC members as possible take a boat and paddle along the north shore of the Thames.  Christmassy songs are sung and mince pies are eaten.
+It is a club tradition that ... ''On a Tuesday in December,  when the tide is right, as many THCC members as possible take a boat and paddle along the north shore of the Thames.  Christmassy songs are sung and mince pies are eaten.''
 This year the best tide was on the 13th of December, so on that day we gathered pretty much every kayak that the club has down to the beach,  formed into groups and set off, paddling under Tower Bridge to reach a beach just on the other side.

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-<big>It is a club tradition that on a Tuesday in December,  when the tide is right, as many THCC members as possible take grab a boat and paddle along the north shore of the Thames.  Christmassy songs are sung and mince pies are eaten.
+It is a club tradition that ... <big>On a Tuesday in December,  when the tide is right, as many THCC members as possible take a boat and paddle along the north shore of the Thames.  Christmassy songs are sung and mince pies are eaten.
 </big>
 This year the best tide was on the 13th of December, so on that day we gathered pretty much every kayak that the club has down to the beach,  formed into groups and set off, paddling under Tower Bridge to reach a beach just on the other side.
-After chat, a relax,  mulled wine, mince pies and a few carols and songs (including one requested by the heckling Tower of London Beefeater) we were ready to get back into our boats and head back to the Basin, to pack the waterproof christmas lights away for another year.
+After chat, a relax,  mulled wine, mince pies and a few carols and songs (including one requested by the heckling Tower of London Beefeater) we were ready to get back into our boats and head back to the Basin, to pack the waterproof Christmas lights away for another year.
-Thanks go out to all the people involved in the arranging of the paddle, the shopping of comestibles and heating of the drinks, Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Center coaches coming along to support us and allowing us to get everyone on the water and the PLA for allowing it to happen.
+Thanks go out to all the people involved in the arranging of the paddle, the shopping of comestibles and heating of the drinks, [[SBOAC|Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre]] coaches coming along to support us and allowing us to get everyone on the water and the [[Port of London Authority|PLA]] for allowing it to happen.
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-|<flickr>6546138945|medium|thumb|Some of our 1 Star padders on the beach </flickr>
+|<flickr>6546138945|medium|thumb|Some of our 1 Star paddlers on the beach</flickr>
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 * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/twicezero/collections/72157628526058899/ Dan's & Sarah's and Jan's photos]
-*Michel's photos in the {{forum|38|1107}}
+* Michel's photos in the {{forum|38|1107}}
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-= Planning =
+== Planning ==
-==How this works==
+===How this works===
 * [[BCU One Star|1 star]] paddlers - you are taken out by Level Three coaches, the number we can take depends on how many coaches want to come. We run a first come waiting list and will confirm numbers closer to the date.
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 * L2 coaches, 4 star sea paddlers & other experienced paddlers - we would love to use you guys to lead groups and support the L3 coaches. Please let us know if you are willing to do that.
-==FAQ==
+===FAQ===
 ;Will there be any other coaching happening on that day?

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-<big>It is a club tradition that on a Tuesday in December,  when the tide is right, as many THCC members as possible take grab a boat and paddle along the north shore of the Thames.
+<big>It is a club tradition that on a Tuesday in December,  when the tide is right, as many THCC members as possible take grab a boat and paddle along the north shore of the Thames.  Christmassy songs are sung and mince pies are eaten.
-This year the best tide was on the 13th of December, so on that day we gathered into groups, and set off, paddling under Tower Bridge to reach a beach just on the other side.
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-<big>It is a club tradition that on a Tuesday in December,  when the tide is right, as many THCC members as possible take grab a boat and paddle along the north shore of the Thames.  We paddle under Tower Bridge to a beach just on the other side and stop for mulled wine, mince pies and perhaps a Christmassy song or two.</big>
+<big>It is a club tradition that on a Tuesday in December,  when the tide is right, as many THCC members as possible take grab a boat and paddle along the north shore of the Thames.
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-|<flickr>6546137531|medium|frame|Some of our wonderful volunteer coaches</flickr>
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-|<flickr>6546138945|medium|frame|Some of our 1 Star padders on the beach </flickr>
+|<flickr>6546138945|medium|thumb|Some of our 1 Star padders on the beach </flickr>
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-It is a club tradition that on a Tuesday in December as many THCC members as possible take a paddle to the beach just past Tower Bridge for mulled wine, mince pies and perhaps a song or two.
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-<flickr>6546138945|none|medium|thumb|1 star group B </flickr> <flickr>6546138213|none|medium|thumb|1 star group A  </flickr>
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-It is a club tradition that on a Tuesday in December as many THCC members as possible take a paddle to the beach just past Tower Bridge for mulled wine, mince pies and perhaps a song or two. The date for 2011 was Tuesday 13 December.
+It is a club tradition that on a Tuesday in December as many THCC members as possible take a paddle to the beach just past Tower Bridge for mulled wine, mince pies and perhaps a song or two.
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 ==How this works==
-* 1 star paddlers - you are taken out by Level Three coaches, the number we can take depends on how many coaches want to come. We run a first come waiting list and will confirm numbers closer to the date.
+* [[BCU One Star|1 star]] paddlers - you are taken out by Level Three coaches, the number we can take depends on how many coaches want to come. We run a first come waiting list and will confirm numbers closer to the date.
-* 2 star paddlers - you guys are welcome and need to be buddied with a three star paddler. You will get matched up and numbers will be restricted by the number of 3 star buddies we have.
+* [[BCU Two Star|2 star]] paddlers - you guys are welcome and need to be buddied with a three star paddler. You will get matched up and numbers will be restricted by the number of 3 star buddies we have.
-* 3 star and above paddlers - you guys can look after yourself, but we would love you to offer to be buddies to our 2 stars, so that they get to come as well. Please confirm that you are happy to buddy if you are.
+* [[BCU Three Star|3 star]] and above paddlers - you guys can look after yourself, but we would love you to offer to be buddies to our 2 stars, so that they get to come as well. Please confirm that you are happy to buddy if you are.
 * L2 coaches, 4 star sea paddlers & other experienced paddlers - we would love to use you guys to lead groups and support the L3 coaches. Please let us know if you are willing to do that.
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 :People will be asked to bring their flasks in the week before so we can have them ready.
 ;Do I need a head torch and other lights?
-:Everyone will need a head-torch for the paddle - if you attend without one you may not be allowed on the water as we need to make ourselves seen on the Thames. All round white lights will also need to be distributed amongst the groups. Please bring one if you have one.
+:Everyone will need a head-torch for the paddle - if you attend without one you may not be allowed on the water as we need to make ourselves seen on the Thames. [[Kayak_lights_for_the_Thames_Tideway#Lights_tested|All round white lights]] will also need to be distributed amongst the groups. Please bring one if you have one.