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| Have you paddled a river in the UK this year? |
| Yes, It was amazing! |
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57% |
[ 4 ] |
| Yes, It was ok, paddled something I have done million times before (e.g. Tees, Dee etc.) |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
| No, I'd rather rock climb/walk/bike/have a picnic/play scrabble |
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14% |
[ 1 ] |
| No, I'd rather go abroad and paddle reliable quality water in the sun |
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28% |
[ 2 ] |
| No, I can't be bothered so just go to HPP and/or local weirs |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
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| Total Votes : 7 |
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teamex
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Joined: 18 Nov 2003
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 Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:28 pm Post subject: Paddling in the UK - is it any good and does anyone ever go? |
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Firstly, I was wondering whether anyone has noticed this section.
Secondly, I was thinking that it is weird how we all met paddling rivers, yet I don't seem to know anyone who paddles rivers anymore. I think I have only paddled the Dee this year, hence the following poll |
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teamex
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Joined: 18 Nov 2003
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:31 pm Post subject: Poll |
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Actually I should tick options 2,3,4,5 but 4 seemed most appropriate.
Phil |
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Stefan
Joined: 20 Nov 2003
Posts: 38
Location: The South
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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I've never noticed this section. I only use the RSS feed to the general section. Sorry.
But you do have a point, I don't think I've paddled many good rivers in this country for ages. Beth is ever keen though. |
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Robin
Joined: 03 Jun 2004
Posts: 178
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject: The Glen |
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The last UK river I paddled was the Glen with Mike, I believe. I'd rather be in New Zealand, but I've no doubt that the Glen would be a classic run even if it was in Norway or California. I'm sure I'll paddle it again many times when I return to the UK.
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Tom
Joined: 04 Oct 2004
Posts: 156
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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| This got me thinking and I'm pretty sure the last time I was on a river was at new year when I did the Ogwen - really nice, Some ditch near the Mawdach - pretty good and the Aberglaslyn - ok. So I suppose I have (just) been on a river this year. I would like to get out much more this season though and hopefully we'll have a bit more water to play with. |
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teamex
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:40 am Post subject: Robin |
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Rob, how did you manage to cast two votes? Or was the other person one of the Petes? I was expecting you to reply Rob, you seem to have an incredible enthusiasm for UK boating maybe because you are a sadist?
Anyway, I will definitely try to paddle some new rivers this year. Hopefully there'll be some rain and it won't be too cold.. |
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james c
Joined: 02 Jun 2004
Posts: 213
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry Phil , I voted for the dark side too.
Maybe you could add an option 'yes it was amazing .... but I'd rather be eating ice cream' just for me |
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Robin
Joined: 03 Jun 2004
Posts: 178
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Robin |
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| teamex wrote: | | Rob, how did you manage to cast two votes? Or was the other person one of the Petes? |
I didn't know I'd cast any! Since I haven't paddled in the UK this year none of the answers are applicable to me!
| teamex wrote: | | I was expecting you to reply Rob, you seem to have an incredible enthusiasm for UK boating maybe because you are a sadist? |
I think the truth is that I have an incredible enthusiasm for boating, UK or otherwise! I honestly believe that Wales has rivers (e.g. Mawdach, Glen, Ogwen) which we'd choose to paddle if, for example, they were in the Alps. When you look beyond the classics, you start finding rivers which don't meet this criterion, but are still reasonably entertaining, and you do them because you can't afford to be too choosy in Wales (e.g. middle Conwy). I've learnt that you have to embrace the Welsh filth a little, but you're probably better off running the classics multiple times and at different levels rather than scratching around looking for "something different".
| teamex wrote: | | Anyway, I will definitely try to paddle some new rivers this year. Hopefully there'll be some rain and it won't be too cold.. |
I think it's very important to get regular time on the water. My creekboating came on leaps and bounds when I started getting into the habit of going to Wales at weekends with the Woodman.
Robin. |
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teamex
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:15 am Post subject: Running the same river |
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| I like running the same rivers again if they have different lines or change depending on the level. I think you can learn a lot that way. Maybe the main problem is the reliability and the crap weather. It is difficult to get people to decide to go paddling at the last minute. I think venues like Wales, dartmoor and the lakes must be so much better if you live there and don't have to guess what it will be like before you get there. Scotland offers a bit more flexiblity with different options depending on the amount of rain. |
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PCIKS
Joined: 16 Jul 2004
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:12 am Post subject: |
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| Sorry, yes. I'm sure I've run the Ogwen this year (which is always great), and this winter I only managed one punishment-low glen descent. But the one that stands out for me was the upper Mawddach (as always) with some of the guys from Trent. A wicked run that I'll never get bored of. |
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