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SUMMARY:Yalding and River Beult.
DESCRIPTION:The first touring trip of 2020 and an introduction to paddling in (not too) cold weather\, hence a short trip approx 3 miles.\n\nMeet at boathouse at 10:00.\nLoad boats and leave by 10:30\nMeet at Hampstead Lane\, Yalding\, ME18 6HG at 11:15\nLaunch by 11:30.\nHead towards Hampstead Lock\, portage at the lock around the marina right into the Medway then left in to the Beult and paddle as far as we can go or until people are tired approx 13:00.\nTurn around and return to Hampstead Lane by 14:15\nRetire to Teaport Island Café for restorative warm drink at 15:00 (closes at 16:00)\nBack to boathouse by 17:00.\n\nWe will not be stopping for lunch\, so please bring a snack/sandwich/energy bar etc and drink you can consume before the trip and/or in the boat.\nIf you do not want to go to the café\, it might be wise to being a flask and snack instead as you will be hungry afterwards!\nThe nearest toilet is at the café (hopefully will be open) a good 10 minute walk from where we launch and recover so be prepared.\n\nPlease note\, this trip is weather dependant.\nIf there is snow and/or ice making driving difficult\, is very cold or there is flooding the trip will be postponed to a later date.\n\nIf you are interested please let me (Tim Harlow) know\, I shan’t be at the boathouse for the next two Saturdays but will be on the Saturday before the trip.\nTransport might be an issue\, please let me know if you have a car with roof bars and straps.\n\nRiver Beult\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz5kc7jfQkA\n\nTeapot Island Café\nhttp://www.teapotisland.co.uk/
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/yalding-and-river-beult-sunday-19th-january-2020/
LOCATION:Yalding\, ME18 6HG
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191110T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191110T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191128T203640Z
UID:4899-1573372800-1573405200@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:Kew Bridge to Teddington Lock and return. Sunday 10th November 2019
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis is a trip Meridian haven’t done before.\nMeet at Boathouse at 8:00 to load boats.\nLeave boathouse 08:15.\nMeet opposite Strand Cafe\, Strand on The Green\, W4 3NQ (1h 20m/23 miles) at 9:45\nSafety briefing 10:15\nLaunch at 10:30\nArrive at Teddington Lock at 13:00\nHW Teddington Lock 13:28\nLeave 14:00\nReturn to by Kew Bridge 15:30\nLeave by 16:00\nSunset 16:19\nReturn to boathouse by 17:30\, \nKew Bridge to Richmond Weir 2.48miles/4K\nRichmond Weir to Teddington Lock 2.99miles/4.8K\nTotal 5.47miles/8.8K\nPlus return making a total of 11miles/17.7K for the day. \nPaddlers should be of a 2* standard.\nChelsea Kayak Club are based under Kew bridge and they will be joining us for the trip. \nPlease note\, there is a possibility of the trip being cancelled due to a sewage discharge from a Thames Water Pumping Station.\nDetails here.  If you are using club equipment\, please book it out \nTim Harlow will be at the lake on Saturday to answer any questions you may have.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/kew-bridge-to-teddington-lock-and-return-sunday-10th-november-2019/
LOCATION:Kew Bridge\, Strand Cafe\, Strand on The Green\,\, W4 3NQ
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171022T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171022T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20170107T152942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170107T152942Z
UID:4611-1508659200-1508691600@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:River Cuckmere
DESCRIPTION:Details to be confirmed nearer the date.  Please address all queries to Tim Harlow.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/river-cuckmere/
LOCATION:Cuckmere country park\, BN25 4AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170820T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170820T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20170107T153100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170107T153100Z
UID:4612-1503216000-1503248400@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:Medway Valley
DESCRIPTION:Details to be confirmed nearer the date.  Please address all queries to Tim Harlow.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/medway-valley/
LOCATION:Strood\, ME2 4DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170806T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170806T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20170107T153203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170107T153203Z
UID:4613-1502006400-1502038800@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:Medway Valley
DESCRIPTION:Details to be confirmed nearer the date.  Please address all queries to Tim Harlow.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/medway-valley-2/
LOCATION:Strood\, ME2 4DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170709T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170709T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20170107T153535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170107T154102Z
UID:4615-1499587200-1499619600@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:Oare to Faversham
DESCRIPTION:Details to be confirmed nearer the date.  Please address all queries to Tim Harlow.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/oare-to-faversham/
LOCATION:Oare\, ME13 0QA
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170625T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170625T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20170107T153628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170107T154030Z
UID:4616-1498377600-1498410000@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:Tour of Darnet Island
DESCRIPTION:Details to be confirmed nearer the date.  Please address all queries to Tim Harlow.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/tour-of-darnets-island/
LOCATION:Gillingham Strand\, ME7 1TT
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170507T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170507T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20170107T154545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170107T154545Z
UID:4617-1494144000-1494176400@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:River Stour
DESCRIPTION:Details to be confirmed nearer the date.  Please address all queries to Tim Harlow.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/river-stour/
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170430T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170430T190000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20170108T162748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170108T162748Z
UID:4624-1493544600-1493578800@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:April 2017 Beginners kayaking course
DESCRIPTION:Meridian Canoe Club is pleased to be able to offer a beginners kayaking course.\n\nThe course will be will be based at Danson Park on the lake\, the home of Meridian Canoe Club. We will also invite you to attend one (or more) of our pool sessions so we can help you build confidence with exits in a warm environment. For the final day of the course we will travel to the river Medway for a day on the river. \nPlease note\, this course is primarily targeted at adults\, but under 16’s are more than welcome on the course providing they are accompanied by an adult who is either taking part in the course or staying on site while the training is taking place. \nPlease further note that whilst the minimum age for the club is 8 years old we insist that children under the age of 10 are accompanied on the water by a family member during the course. \nThe course will be split over 2 weekends and you will also be able to spend some time at one of our pool sessions during the course. \n\n\n\nDate\nDay\nDescription\nStart\nEnd\n\n\n01/04/2017\nSaturday\nFull day @ Danson Park Lake\n1030\n1600\n\n\n02/04/2017\nSunday\nAfternoon @ Danson Park Lake\n1300\n1600\n\n\n05/04/2017 or12/04/2017 or \n19/04/2017 or \n26/04/2017\nWednesday\nPool session @ Crook Sports Centre\n2015\n2115\n\n\n29/04/2017\nSaturday\nMorning @ Danson Park Lake\n1030\n1300\n\n\n30/04/2017\nSunday\nRiver Trip on the Medway\n0930\n1900\n\n\n\nThe course is aimed at developing the skills of any potential members prior to them joining the club\, or to give any new members the chance of gaining skills to help them be more involved in club activities as an active member. \nThe cost of the course includes a year’s membership to Meridian Canoe Club allowing the participants the opportunity to practice and develop the skills they have gained on the course. For further information\, please email enquiries@meridiancanoeclub.com. Discounts are available for family groups and couples. \nThe Course will only go ahead if there is sufficient interest so please share the details of the course with any friends or family members you think may be interested. \nPlease use our online booking system to reserve your places. \nPlease note:- Because this system manages personal details and financial information\, it will open in a new tab direct with the service provider\, using a secure HTTPS link.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/april-2017-beginners-kayaking-course-4/
CATEGORIES:Touring,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170423T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170423T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20170107T154811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170107T154811Z
UID:4618-1492934400-1492966800@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:River Stour
DESCRIPTION:Details to be confirmed nearer the date.  Please address all queries to Tim Harlow.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/river-stour-2/
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170326T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20170107T155033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170107T155033Z
UID:4619-1490515200-1490547600@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:The Strand to Strood.
DESCRIPTION:Details to be confirmed nearer the date.  Please address all queries to Tim Harlow.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/the-strand-to-strood/
LOCATION:Gillingham Strand\, ME7 1TT
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161127T190000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20161020T112138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161109T135807Z
UID:4502-1480237200-1480273200@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:River Trip - Yalding to East Farleigh Lock
DESCRIPTION:We are planning three river trips hopefully before winter bites….On the river Medway\nThese trips will be open to most members however please note that because we don’t paddle back to where we started\, there is a lot more organisation and team work required.\nPlease let Mark Preddy or Martin Boardman know if you are intending to come\,  and include the following information;\n1. If you are attending the river trip do you have your own car and are you willing to drive to Allington / Yalding?\n2. Does the car have a roof rack?\n3. Do you have any space for additional passengers?\nThe Medway Canoe Trail –\nThe trail starts in Tonbridge\, paddling past Tonbridge Castle boasting Kents finest example of a ‘motte and Bailey’ Gatehouse and Tonbridge town bridge before reaching Tonbridge Lock.  From Tonbridge the trail heads out into the countryside of the Medway Valley.  Paddle past patchwork fields many of them wheat meadows dotted with anthills.  Lucky passers by may spot green woodpeckers feeding on ants! Barn owls are prevalent in the area at dusk\, the rural setting an ideal habitat for food and shelter.\nEventually you will reach porters lock where you can use the fish friendly canoe pass or the portage platforms nearby.  The River Medway is a popular fishing spot boasting over 21 species of freshwater fish.  When paddling in Summer months you will see fish swimming near to the surface.\nLook out for willow trees and herons before reaching Oak Weir where you may wish to camp for the night.  If you are lucky you might spy an otter here too!\nThe trail passes by the Hop Farm – look out for dragonflies and damselflies amongst the riverbank vegetation.  A little further on look out for a whole myriad of birds present on the riverbank alongside traditional orchards as you paddle past the disused Stoneham Old Lock.\nContinue onwards to Yalding access point or divert to the Marlin Canoe Club campsite You will also pass through the woodlands of Teston passing through the lock that runs alongside Teston Park.  Paddling down towards East Farleigh lock\, the river widens out and upon reaching East Farleigh you pass through the arches of the East Farleigh bridge famous for the ‘Battle of East Farleigh Bridge’ that took place in 1648.\nThe trail then makes it’s way to Maidstone where the old and new effortlessly combine.  Paddling alongside archbishops palace you will see the majestic beauty of this building as you make your towards Allington lock – next to the Malta Inn public house. This is where your trail ends and is also a great place to take in some liquid refreshment at the Malta House inn.\nFurther information can be found at: http://www.medwaycanoetrail.co.uk/
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/yalding-to-allington-lock-27th-november-2016/
LOCATION:Yalding\, ME18 6HG
CATEGORIES:Touring
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Preddy":MAILTO:chairperson@meridiancanoeclub.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161106T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161106T190000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20161020T112613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161020T153007Z
UID:4504-1478422800-1478458800@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:River Trip - Tonbridge to Yalding
DESCRIPTION:We are planning two river trips hopefully before winter bites….On the river Medway \nThese trips will be open to most members however please note that because we don’t paddle back to where we started\, there is a lot more organisation and team work required. \nPlease let Mark Preddy or Martin Boardman know if you are intending to come\,  and include the following information;\n1. If you are attending the river trip do you have your own car and are you willing to drive to Allington / Yalding?\n2. Does the car have a roof rack?\n3. Do you have any space for additional passengers? \nThe Medway Canoe Trail – \nThe trail starts in Tonbridge\, paddling past Tonbridge Castle boasting Kents finest example of a ‘motte and Bailey’ Gatehouse and Tonbridge town bridge before reaching Tonbridge Lock.  From Tonbridge the trail heads out into the countryside of the Medway Valley.  Paddle past patchwork fields many of them wheat meadows dotted with anthills.  Lucky passers by may spot green woodpeckers feeding on ants! Barn owls are prevalent in the area at dusk\, the rural setting an ideal habitat for food and shelter. \nEventually you will reach porters lock where you can use the fish friendly canoe pass or the portage platforms nearby.  The River Medway is a popular fishing spot boasting over 21 species of freshwater fish.  When paddling in Summer months you will see fish swimming near to the surface. \nLook out for willow trees and herons before reaching Oak Weir where you may wish to camp for the night.  If you are lucky you might spy an otter here too! \nThe trail passes by the Hop Farm – look out for dragonflies and damselflies amongst the riverbank vegetation.  A little further on look out for a whole myriad of birds present on the riverbank alongside traditional orchards as you paddle past the disused Stoneham Old Lock. \nContinue onwards to Yalding access point or divert to the Marlin Canoe Club campsite You will also pass through the woodlands of Teston passing through the lock that runs alongside Teston Park.  Paddling down towards East Farleigh lock\, the river widens out and upon reaching East Farleigh you pass through the arches of the East Farleigh bridge famous for the ‘Battle of East Farleigh Bridge’ that took place in 1648. \nThe trail then makes it’s way to Maidstone where the old and new effortlessly combine.  Paddling alongside archbishops palace you will see the majestic beauty of this building as you make your towards Allington lock – next to the Malta Inn public house. This is where your trail ends and is also a great place to take in some liquid refreshment at the Malta House inn. \nFurther information can be found at: http://www.medwaycanoetrail.co.uk/
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/tonbridge-to-yalding/
LOCATION:Yalding\, ME18 6HG
CATEGORIES:Touring
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Preddy":MAILTO:chairperson@meridiancanoeclub.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161030T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161030T173000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20161020T152328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161020T152328Z
UID:4575-1477818000-1477848600@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:Medway Valley Paddle - Strood to Wouldham
DESCRIPTION:Tim is organising a trip in the Medway Valley from Strood to Halling and return.\nPlease note this is the Sunday after the clocks revert to GMT (go back an hour). \nWe meet at the boathouse at 9.00 GMT\nLoad boats and leave at 9.30 GMT\nArrive at Strood Steps\, Canal Road\, Strood\, ME2 4DR (18 miles) at 10.30 GMT\nPlease keep cars to a minimum as parking may be limited.\nThe nearest toilets are at Strood Station\, if open.\nLaunch at 11.00 and head up river with the incoming tide passing under Rochester and Medway Bridges to Halling (4.5 miles) or Wouldham (5 miles) to have lunch.\nPlease note there will be mud and debris on the shore when launching. \nHigh Water at Wouldham is at 12.38 GMT\nEat packed lunch whilst tide turns.\nStart return at 14.00 GMT\nWe plan to arrive back at Strood Steps by 16.00 GMT and return to the boathouse by 17.30 GMT\nLow Water at Strood Pier is at 18.11 GMT\nA chart for Strood and Rochester is at\nhttp://www.visitmyharbour.com/harbours/ … 2012-chart\nand for the Medway Valley at\nhttp://www.visitmyharbour.com/harbours/ … -rochester \nPaddlers should be of a 2* standard.\nPhotos of last trip are at:-\nviewtopic.php?f=4&t=1392 \nThis will be an inter-club trips with our friends from Bewl Water and Maidstone CCs. \nIf you are using club equipment\, please book at:-\nviewtopic.php?f=39&t=1515
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/medway-valley-paddle-strood-to-wouldham/
LOCATION:Strood\, ME2 4DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160619T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160619T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20160430T185624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160430T185624Z
UID:342-1466323200-1466355600@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:Touring: Oare to Faversham.
DESCRIPTION:I am organising trip from Oare across The Swale to Harty then down Faversham Creek. \nTimetable.\nMeet at boathouse at 8.30\, load boats and leave by 9.00.\nArrive at Oare car park\, Church Road\, Oare ME13 0QA (free but NO toilets) at 10.15\nLaunch at 11.00.\nPaddle across The Swale to Harty and paddle against the tide for a mile or so hopefully to spot some seals.\nWe then cross back over The Swale to Horse Sands to look for seals and wildlife\, then into Faversham Creek and paddle up to the Town Quay for a packed lunch.\nHW is at 14.48.\nWe leave soon after and return to Oare by 16.00\nI hope to return to the boathouse by 17.30.\nA chart of The Swale is at:-\nhttp://www.visitmyharbour.com/harbours/ … chart-2012\nand a chart of Faversham Creek is at:-\nhttp://www.visitmyharbour.com/harbours/ … chart-2012\nand zoom in on both. \nThis 10 mile trip involves paddling across the tide and for a short time against it and paddlers should be of a 2* standard. \nThis is an inter-club trip with our friends from Bewl Water and Maidstone Canoe Clubs.\nIf you would like more information please contact me here or at the boathouse on the next two Saturday mornings. \nDetails of previous trips are at:-\nviewtopic.php?f=4&t=1293\nviewtopic.php?f=4&t=1200
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/touring-oare-to-faversham/
LOCATION:Oare\, ME13 0QA
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160612T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160612T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20160430T185338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160430T185338Z
UID:341-1465720200-1465750800@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:Touring: Hoo Salt Marsh.
DESCRIPTION:I am planning a trip to Hoo Salt Marsh Island in the Medway estuary to see the Hoo Fort\, abandoned wrecks\, various wildlife and the newly restored Medway Queen paddle steamer . \nThis is a short trip of 5 miles but it does involve crossing the shipping lane twice and having the final hours of the incoming tide against us.\nTherefore paddlers should be of a 2* standard. \nChart of the area is at:-\nhttp://www.visitmyharbour.com/harbours/ … 2012-chart \nTimetable.\nMeet at Boathouse at 09.00 to collect boats and equipment.\nLeave at 9.30\nMeet at The Strand Car Park\, Gillingham\, ME 7 1RJ (free parking with toilets and café) at 10.30.\nLaunch at 11.00.\nCross shipping lane to south of Hoo Island and follow shore east and then to the north.\nHigh Water is at 12.49.\nContinue heading north to the Medway shore at the remains of Cockham Fort for packed lunch at 12.30ish.\nLeave 13.30.\nReturn to west of Hoo Island then cross shipping lane to Corporation Wharf\, Chatham to view restoration of boats.\nReturn to The Strand slipway by 15.00.\nRetire to café for those who want to.\nI hope to be back at the boathouse by 16.30.\nLow water is at 19.10.\nThis will be an inter-club trip with our friends from Bewl and Maidstone Canoe Clubs.\nIf you would like any more information please contact me via the forum. \nDetails of previous trips can be found at\nviewtopic.php?f=4&t=1311\nand\nviewtopic.php?f=4&t=1277 \nI will be at the boathouse on Saturday mornings to answer any questions you may have.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/touring-hoo-salt-marsh/
LOCATION:Gillingham Strand\, ME7 1TT
CATEGORIES:Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160522T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T062041
CREATED:20160430T184325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160430T184325Z
UID:337-1463904000-1463936400@www.meridiancanoeclub.com
SUMMARY:Touring: Strand Gillingham to Strood and Return.
DESCRIPTION:Tim Harlow is  organising a trip to the Russian Submarine moored at Strood from The Strand\, Gillingham.  This trip is similar to the Discover Your Estuary Trail No 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD2NKBt1n9M  except we are not visiting Hoo Salt Marsh (we shall do that on a later trip) but continue past Chatham to Strood .\nPhotos from the last trip can be found at viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1255&start=10 \nTimetable.\nWe will meet at the boathouse at 09.00.\nLoad boats and leave at 09.30.\nArrive at The Strand Car Park (free parking\, toilets and café)\, Gillingham\, ME7 1TT at 10.15.\nLaunch at 11. \nA chart of the trip can be found at http://www.visitmyharbour.com/harbours/ … 2012-chart\nOnce launched we will cross the shipping lane and head eastwards to Hoo Ness then continue to the northern shore of the Medway at Port Werburgh.\nWe then follow the northern shore passing Cookham Wood Fort remains\, the various yacht clubs and Upnor Castle until we reach Strood where there are steps for us to get out and eat our packed lunches.\nThis is a 5 mile paddle.\nHW is at 14:01 and we will set off soon afterwards.\nWe will cross the Medway to the southern shore and follow it along past Sun Pier\, The Historic Dockyard\, Chatham\, Chatham Lock Gates and Corporation Wharf where we can view the paddle steamer The Medway Queen and the preserved Lightship.\nThen onwards to The Strand where I hope to land about 16:30.\nThis is shorter at 4.5 miles.\nWe then return to the boathouse to unload boats and leave by 17:30.\nLW Chatham is at 20:07 \nThe trip is 5 miles to Strood and 4.5 miles to return making a total of 9.5 miles. \nPaddlers should be of a 2* standard for this trip.\nThis is an inter-club trip with our friends from Bewl Water and Maidstone Canoe Clubs. \nIf you have any questions either post them on the forum\, or ask Tim at the lake on Saturday morning.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/touring-strand-gillingham-to-strood-and-return/
LOCATION:Gillingham Strand\, ME7 1TT
CATEGORIES:Touring
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SUMMARY:Thames trip - Greenwich to Battersea
DESCRIPTION:Andy Garlick and Tim Harlow are planning a Thames Trip on Sunday 8th May 2016.\nIt will be from The Queen’s Steps\, Park Row\, Greenwich SE10 9NW to either Westminster Boating Base (WBB)\, Grosvenor Road\, SW1V 3JY or St Mary’s Church Slipway\, Battersea Church Road\, SW11 3NA . This is a tidal trip of either 7.63 miles land miles (WBB) or 10.06 miles (Battersea); the final destination will be decided either whether we have access to WBB and or the experience of the group. The tide will be with us throughout the trip. Paddlers should be of a 2* standard or working towards this award. \nTimetable.\nMeet at boathouse at 08.30 to load boats and equipment.\nLeave by 09.00.\nArrive at Park Row\, Greenwich and unload.\nDrivers (max 5) for shuttle leave by 9.30.\nArrive at either Westminster Boating Base\, Grosvenor Road\, SW1V 3JY or St Mary’s Church Slipway\, Battersea Church Road\, SW11 3NA and park by 10.30.\nI will then take the 5 drivers back to Greenwich\, park and we launch by 11.30. \nTides.\nLW Greenwich Pier 10.03\nLaunch 11.30\nHW Chelsea bridge 16.55. \nIf you would like more information\, speak to either Andy at the pool\, or Tim at the lake.
URL:https://www.meridiancanoeclub.com/event/thames-trip-greenwich-to-battersea/
LOCATION:Greenwich\, SE10 9NW
CATEGORIES:Touring
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