Hi Everyone,

Thank-you to everyone that turned out and raced or helped at the Hasler last Sunday, the weather was good with very little wind, with the exception of the odd shower. There were some great results from the juniors with David Hatton (div 8) and Struan Fishburn (div 7) winning their divisions, Struan was promoted to div 6. We didn't get a brilliant turnout, but those that raced ... and fell in too ....all enjoyed themselves! 

Just a quick reminder The HARE 'N HOUND Race this weekend will now take place on SATURDAY 16th April (same time 10 for 10.30 paddle up) ... so hope you can make it.

The Tuesday Time Trials are well underway, it was an exciting time (for some) on first Tuesday Time Trial. A log jam of boats rounding the bottom turn on the second lap resulted in two swimmers. Bob Scholey and you will never guess who else (Andrew Parkinson) were the ones who took a dip but luckily it was a warm evening and the earlier stiffish breeze had dropped so neither got too cold. Thanks to Ray Stamp for aborting his time trial to help them get out onto one of the pleasure boat landing stages. They are quite high, it's not easy, so be warned!
David Hatton was again the only Tuesday night Junior. On the 2 lap course no one opted to do the portages (too windy?) so no points were awarded.

Also another bit of news, Kate Ashley has designed the Canoe Club a more up to date and user friendly website, which Graham Bulmer will update for us ... but we do need your help and input please!

If you have any good photos of yourself or anybody from the club (in action canoeing) could you email them to me please (malpasashleys@btinternet.com)... just one or two each would be great ...  Also we could do with some new text ... especially on the WILD WATER, RIVER RACE, SLALOM pages  just a few lines from you experts will make all the difference to our website, also any interesting canoe stories info please send in thanks. This we hope will help raise the profile of the website and the club, and in turn may bring new members to our club.

Thanks everyone, hope to see you Saturday

Jean (on behalf of the Canoe Club Committee)