Such a pleasant day decided to go for a paddle this evening along the river ouse. Just waiting for er indoors who`s outdoors shopping to get home then we are off.
Have`nt been this year yet so looking forward to it.
Anybody else into Kayaking or canoeing in the club? Or anybody ever tried it or know of anywhere in Essex suitable to launch?

Oh well er indoors is still logged on so I`ve posted under er.

 

lol not ANOTHER ESC fad.

 

theres a club nin chelmsford launch in the town

 

It`s a very pleasant pastime when the weathers nice, quietly paddling along a river. And as pastimes go a relatively cheap way to keep fit. Well get some excercise anyway.

 

This will be them then;

Where We Are | www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk

Probably have to be a member or potential member to use their facilities. But thanks for the pointer.

 

The one in Chelmsford goes through town past Boreham and then stops close to us.

 

Where are you Chris, obviously near the River Chelmer before you say it.

 

Here ya go Tiny, just to save you some time on google mate

Perfect Day Watersports

http://www.sportessex.com/sport.php?id=Kayaking

Nucleus Watersports-Canoes,Kayaks and Sit-on-Tops Home

Kayaking - lessons in kayaking in Essex -Sports Tuition

 

goes out towards papermill lock i believe

 

i also think theres a place in danbury on the river blackwater

 

 

Since Griff Rhys Jones's Rivers program and article in Countryfile magazine, there has been an escalating 'war' between canoeists and fishermen. Something to do with rights of access and also considerate use.

So remember, paddle slowly and quietly near the opposite bank when passing fishermen, smile, and wish them good morning/afternoon/evening or even tight lines. And in return they may even grunt appreciatively at you! Though most will just glare at you, miserable *******

 

or knock there float with your oars

 

This place is just outside of chelmsford, nicer part of the river

Paper mill lock river cruises

 

Nounsley, by the fishing lake that Tiny uses which in turn is by the ford and river and then very close to paper mill lock

 

Hi Neil we are well aware of the love/hate relationship between fisherman and canoeists I did tell you i like rocking boats something you don`t take too well to I understand if you know what I mean. And we abide by the canoeists code of conduct being British canoe union members. Have`nt actually come across a fisherman when canoeing yet. But I believe a fisherman should equally pull his line in a bit if passing is difficult. But either way I carry a knife for emergency use when kayaking so any grief and I `d cut his line.

 

As long as they don't snag it in too quick and hook you

 

Oooooppps - was a bit later in from shopping than anticipated, so by the time we'd checked spray decks, bouyancy aids, etc & readjusted Coz's seat / foot rests (she must have grown 2 feet since last summer...) we decided it was getting too late!

Still, thans for all the different locations - hopefully the hot weather we've been promised will continue through to September...

Oh, and as for the fishermen, I try my hardest to grap a line & attach thier hook to my kayak. By the time the dozzy fisherman has woken up in his deckchair I am several miles downstream. Them reeling me in saves all that effort of paddling back to our launch site!!!