If you haven't come across canoe sailing before and like the look of it, then please come along to one of the events to take a look, chat about it to us and maybe even have a go - many group members will be happy to take you out on the water for you to see and feel what it's really like! Give the event organiser a call to find out details of where to find us, or email us at info@ocsg.org.uk
We offer a wide variety of events with emphasis on cruising in company and less on racing (which has only ever been a very small element of our weekend events, anyway).
The very successful and popular camping-from-the-boats September weekends continue - sailing the length of one of the longer lakes - alternating each year between Windermere and Ullswater.
The end of May/early June meet is a gathering on an organised campsite next to salty but very sheltered water on the west coast of Scotland, with many options available depending on wind/weather conditions as well as the inclination of participants, their competence and the adventure level they are seeking. Some people may well venture away from base camp for a few days for some wild camping.
DATES 2010 |
EVENT |
VENUE |
ORGANISER(S) |
CONTACT NUMBER(S) |
|
|
16 - 18 April |
Start the Season |
Rutland Water |
1 |
Steve Robinson |
07979 781567 |
|
7 - 9 May |
Welsh Weekend |
Bala, Gwynedd |
1 | Rod
Levene |
0113 2625438 |
30 May - 4 June |
Salty Sojourn |
Loch Leven, Glen Coe |
1 | Jeff
Broome |
01422 881933 |
TBA - Probably July or Aug |
Training workshop | TBA | 0-3 | TBA | |
2 - 4 July |
The Birkett Trophy |
Ullswater, Cumbria |
1 |
Keith
Morris
|
01539 534638 |
9 - 11 July |
The Lakes Classic |
Ullswater, Cumbria |
1 |
John Eyles |
017683 52645 |
| 27 - 31 Aug | Scottish Summer | Loch Lomond, Scotland | 1 | Eddie
Palmer Click
for Latest Book campsite direct ASAP!! |
01307 820454 |
10 - 12 Sep |
Grand Canoe Meet (re. Song of the Paddle Forum) |
Ullswater, Cumbria |
1 |
Keith Morris |
01539 534638 |
|
17 - 19 Sep |
Autumn Outing |
Solent, Hampshire |
3 | Gavin Millar (click for info) |
02380 555669
or |
|
2 - 3 Oct |
Camping Expedition |
Windermere, Cumbria |
2 |
Steve Robinson |
07979 781567 |
|
22 - 24 Oct |
Last Chance |
Coniston,
Cumbria |
1 | Dave Stubbs |
01539 534631 |
| 21 - 23 Jan 2011 | Winter Meet and AGM | Peak District |
Not applicable! - non-sailing event |
John Shuttleworth | 0161 427 2346 |
The Levels are the suggested skill level that a participant should have in order to take part: 1 = basic, 2 = intermediate, 3 = advanced. See the Levels of Competence page for more on this
Visitors are welcome to come along, chat and take a look.
Most events include lots of pottering about, cruising and socialising.
