English Canoe Symposium

8th - 10th November 2002

The Open Canoe Symposium is being held this year in the Lake District at the Lakeside YMCA National Centre.

Guest coach - Harry Rock. World Champion of Canoe Poling

Level 5 coaches will be offering a wide range of flat water, canoe sailing, river running and play-boating sessions:

Saturday evening Buffet, bar, band and presentations.

More details

Coached sessions include:

• Solo and doubles
• Rescues in open water and rivers
• Improvised sailing
• Sailing canoes
• Playboat open cockpit C1's
• Poling beyond the limits
• Flat water efficiency
• Intro to river trips
• Other Lakeland rivers, solo or doubles

The symposium will be supported by major manufacturers and importers. There will also be several trade stands.

Programme:

Arrival: From 5pm Friday 8th November

Friday: There will be several slide shows and a bar on-site during the evening.

Saturday: Half/full day workshops on the lake and on local rivers.
The Open Canoe Sailing Group will be holding an open regatta, with opportunities to try some sailing rigs.

The evening includes a presentation by Graham Mackereth of Piranha.
'Open Boat Production - From Conception to Completion'
Slides of exotic adventures by canoe.
Ceilidh band and bar.
Photo competition.

Sunday: Half/full day workshops on the lake and on local rivers.
Sailing canoes.
A fun regatta (where enthusiasm is more important than skill)
Try boats from major manufacturers and importers.

Departure: Late afternoon.

To make a booking, please contact:

Julian Monk
Bookings Administrator
Lakeside YMCA
Newby Bridge
Ulverston
Cumbria LA12 8BD

Tel: 08707 27 39 27
Fax: 015395 30015
Email: julian@lakesideymca.co.uk
www.canoesymposium.co.uk