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[andyw]

Just a quick hello

Recently purchased a old town 174 open canoe, i took it out a couple of weeks ago on the three sisters recreation park for its maden voyage,
but unfortunatly me and my dad capsized it, yes it was very cold,
like i said i am new to all this,
I will be looking into gatting some proper training before i venture into deeper water,
Are there any members atrested in bushcraft also, as i am

cheers

[dave]

I'vs been interested in it if thats what atrested is suppose to mean.

[andyw]

Sorry it was late last night it is supposed to say interested,

[Jen]

don't worry we are not all pedantic about spelling on here!
welcome!

[dave]

lol. I weren't being pedantic I was just checking up.

[andyw]

It aint my strongest point folks, not to worry

[SteveH]

Well, if tipping up into water at this time of year has not put you off, then i can only suggest you bring your Old Town down to Scotsmans when we get started ,and have a go with the rest of us.By the way,the water does get warmer as the year goes on; I hope! SteveH. (OPEN CANOEIST AND APPRENTICE KAYAKER).

[dave]

theres nothing wrong with a bit of cold water. it stops some people from moaning the waters cold during the summer.

[andyw]

What Does Mosning Mean?

[Jim T]

mosning?????????????

[andyw]

Were on the scotsmans do you guys launch, is it at the saling club or a bit further down, On the other jetty, And will anybody be there this weekend,
So i can come down and have a butchers,

[andyw]

Were on the scotsmans do you guys launch, Is there owt on this weekend,

Is it the sailing club bit?

[andyw]

I thought my post had disapeard, but it had gone on page 2 so sorry for repeating my self drrrrrr

[dave]

mosning is suppose to be moaning.:p and on the saturday sailing will be happening which i should be down at which you may be able to do a bit of paddling during or after this i'm not sure though.

[Wet Eric]

Hi Andy They take a bit of getting used to these paddlers from Wigan and environs, some of them swim a lot and it gets to their brains eventually so they ramble a bit and talk in riddles and such.:confused:
If you come on down i'm sure you'll enjoy it but might end up with an addled
brain like the rest of us:D
Wet Eric

[dave]

the worst of us all is eric.:p

[andyw]

Ye us wiganers talk daft daft anyay, Artalreet and all that, Tha nose

[SteveH]

Hi Andy,at about 12-45/1-00pm this Saturday there will be people Canoeing and Kayaking.The cost is £3-00,the price is the same for adults.To find Scotsmans go down Poolstock Lane until you are opposite the Tipping Arms;
you will see Rushdene across the road.This leads down to the Flash,and you should drive past the first buildings ,and you will come to the Canoe facilities.
There will be Sailors and Windsurfers about the place, so don't get confused
Canoeists will turn up. Maybe i will be there myself . SteveH.

[andyw]

Thanks for the directions mate, I used to sale gp 14s on the scotsmans so i am quite familiar with it, Do you meat at the saling club or the other jety further along, Please advise, Thanks

[dave]

we meet at the other jetty further along. I might be there not sure yet. I'll be there in the morning.