News.
Following another sucessful year we had our AGM on the 11th April.
A new committe was voted in and full details of the new members will follow.
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We are very pleased to announce that We have been awarded £10,000 by Sports England to purchase boats, equipment and training aids over the next few months.
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The New 40 Feet Container has now been delivered to our site.
If you can help us kiting it out please contact Kev or Steve.
Below is a video of it being delivered and located in its new home.
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We have now been granted planning permission for the container.
We desperately need help with this project.
If you can help please contact Kev or Steve.
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Weil’s Disease
You may be aware of a recent news article claiming that five people have contracted Weil’s disease (Leptospirosis) from the River Itchen.
We though it was best to make you aware that the symptoms are varied and sometimes those infected have none at all but what seems to be common are cold/flue symptoms accompanied by an intense headache. The disease hits quite fast and can become very serious so if these ever sound familiar you should contact your GP immediately.
• Never drink water from a river or lake
• Only drink from your own water bottle
• Always shower after contact with the water
• Wash hands thoroughly and shower if necessary before eating or drinking
• Cover cuts and abrasions (including blisters) with waterproof dressings
• Wear suitable footwear when launching or retrieving a boat,
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Josh Hook has been defending his world junior quadathlon title he came second only 27 seconds behind 1st. Well done Josh fab result especially while still injured. Well to dave baker who also took part and finished seventh in his category.
Well done all.
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News article about DUCKS and Sembcorp Bournemouth Waters use of Longham Lakes.
Click here for the full story
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New marine kayak trail along Jurassic Coast in Studland
Part of Dorset's Jurassic Coast can now be explored from the sea on a specially-produced kayak trail
Click here for the full story
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Official Launch Flyer is available here for download.
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Josh Hook took part in the Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club marathon event on the15th May. It was a 8.8miles race and he completed it in 1 hour and 9 second. He finished overall Div 4 first junior and was promoted to Div 3.