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| Welcome to Packers |
Packers is a club for kayakers and canoeists based in Peterborough, UK and is the leading coaching club in Eastern England. Of the c.140 members, around 25 hold coaching qualifications in kayak or open canoe disciplines. This gives members an unrivaled opportunity to develop their skills and gain qualifications if they so wish. Beginners are always welcome and we have all the necessary equipment to get you started.
Activities:
- Regular Thursday evening club nights through the summer (May to September)
- Regular Wednesday evening coaching sessions also through the summer (May to September)
- Regular Friday evening swimming pool sessions through the winter (October to April)
- Weekend trips to white-water venues (e.g. Dee, Tryweryn, Dart, Swale, Ure, Tees)
- Longer expeditions in the summer (e.g. Alpine trips, Paddling on the sea, Canoe camping trips in Scotland)
- A wide variety of training events
- Assessments for BCU qualifications
- Social events
Joining Packers: Who to contact and how much does it cost? Details here. |
A picture from our members' photo album
Cardington 08
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| News |
| Announcement: Packers Annual Dinner |
| Posted: stuart @ Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:47 pm |
Well here we are again, almost at the end of another successful year for the club. Your committee have again decided to hold the 2008 club dinner in February 2009 after we have all had time to recover from the Christmas festivities. For this years in...
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| Announcement: White water trips update |
| Posted: RogerBeaman @ Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:57 am |
At least 3 places still available on the Dart Trip. (See other posting)
2 places still available on the Tees trip. (See other posting)
Swale trip starting to fill. 17 takers so far, so just 23 places left. PLEASE let me know if you are interest...
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| Announcement: Swale Trip Feb 27 - Mar 1 2009 |
| Posted: RogerBeaman @ Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:41 pm |
I have confirmed with Grinton Lodge YHA that they will be open for business as normal, so the Swale trip is ON.
£20 deposit please to secure your place. The luxury package includes 2 nights accomodation with the legendary 'Grinton Lodge full breakfa...
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| Announcement: Dart trip 2008 |
| Posted: RogerBeaman @ Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:57 pm |
Just discovered that we will not be alone on the Dart:
http://www.gene17kayaking.com/
I have already booked a table for everyone at the pub in Poundsgate, so let me know asap if you are more likely to be heading over to this event rather than t...
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| Announcement: BCU |
| Posted: pete @ Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:28 am |
Hi All
It is about time the Bcu has now got new web site up and running
go take a look it mite not be the best in the world but must be 100% better than they had
http://www.bcu.org.uk
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mid wales by pete
on Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:32 pm
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