Sunshine, warm and no wind, do we climb or do we paddle? As it turned out, after some classroom faffing, we split into 4 "cell" of 4 and then 2 cells either climbed or paddled...
Once I'd got my kit from the car and blagged a Fluid Solo, moved the seat back about a foot and slung it onto the trailer, I had time to straighten out my diary, have a bite to eat and a snooze before the bus was loaded and we set off for Kirby Lonsdale, River Lune at Devil's Bridge. Faff is going to become such a large part of my life!
Still, playing in boats in the sunshine is never a bad thing (canoes don't count) and all turned out well. Mark did some warm-up stuff and we played a few ball games before he let me loose for some flat water coaching practise.
Mark briefs some of the group
Frankie concentrates hard
After lunch it was onto (only just) moving water for more coaching - ferry gliding, breaking out / in - and more competitive ball games. All had a good day with lots of learning and confidence growing throughout.
Some enjoyed it all just a little too much....
"Here's Johhny"!
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