Christmas Paddle ~ 20th December 2009

Or The End of Year None Denominational Paddle

Flat water paddle stopping off for warm mince pies and mulled wine, on the way. (Other drinks will be available)

We will be doing the Oxford Circuit, at a distance of 9 miles, starts at Port Meadow, which is just off the A40 North of Oxford passed Inspector Morse’s second home, Trout Inn Pub.

We will be meeting at the club at 9:30 or at 10:30 in the Port Meadow public car park on Godstow Road.

The paddle begins in a back stream by Godstow Bridge and joins the main river below Godstow Lock. Shortly before reaching Osney Bridge turn into the Sheepwash channel. This takes you under the railway and joins the Oxford Canal at Isis Lock. Turn left into the side stream paddle north on the canal for about three miles, portage Wolvercote Lock, and turn left before Dukes Lock an ideal place for the mulled wine into Dukes Cut. Head west towards the River Thames at the Tee junction turn left into the backwater called Pixey Mead. The last part of the paddle takes this narrow, shallow back stream with some over hanging trees back to Godstow Bridge and now back at start point at the Port Meadow car park.

Last time we paddled this we found ourselves in The Turnpike which does good food and is quite happy to take big groups.

So I hope you will join us on the river, if you are interested, sign up on the next page.

If you need to borrow any equipment from the club make sure you arrange it with the Recreation Officer, and signed out in the book.

So I hope you will join us on the river, if you are interested, send me an e-mail answering the questions below.

Phil Milman

• Names of people
• Contact Telephone Number
• Are you a member of the Canoe Club
• Craft: Canoe or Kayak
• Previous Experience or BCU qualifications
• Do you need to borrow any equipment [please list]
• Do you require transport
• Are you able to provide transport for others
• Which days will you be paddling [Sat/Sun]
• Which nights will you require accommodation [Fri/Sat]
• What are your aims for the weekend [fun/star training]
• Do you object to your photograph being taken
• Do you object to photographs being used for advertising WCC or WWC

All under 18’s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult and complete a Junior Consent Form. Please ensure it is brought with you.

P.S. I managed to get thought it without saying Christmas, doh!