Christmas Message 2013 and Boxing Day Paddle

Jim has posted a newsletter on the website. All club members should have received an email with the link. If not (1) check your spam email box (2) contact the webmaster! Below is a sneak preview followed by details for the Boxing Day Paddle.

2013 has been as an enjoyable one at the Club following all the excitement in Great Britain and the success of London 2012. The highlights for the Club were Liam Heath, with Jonnie Schofield, winning the silver in the 200m K2 at the World Championships following the bronze at Dorney in 2012 and Anne Dickins winning the Silver in her first 'Worlds' in the LTA category, following the Gold at the Euro's. Other outstanding results were achieved by Fay, Ed, Jack, Matt, Jon and Rachel at National, European and World events.

Behind the scenes, our paddlers received great support and advice from club coaches and we thank them for this. Our 'BCU Top Club Gold', and Sport England 'Club Mark' status, reflects the high standard of coaching and club structure that exist at Wey. Keeping up with the 'Gold' standard is not easy and we constantly have to review and record our activities.

As well as our Saturday Beginners Courses, which have remained oversubscribed, new funding into 'middle' schools has enabled us to offer courses for a local school in curriculum time. This has been very successful under Mick Luck's guidance.

The Commodore and all the Committee, hope you have an enjoyable time over Christmas, and the New Year, and we look forward to good paddling, successful racing and a great facility (may be even bigger?) in 2014.

Jim Rossiter

Work off the Christmas Padding and join in on the Boxing Day Paddle! Meet at the club a bit before 11am for an 11ish start and paddle to The Parrott Inn for lunch and back. The Dress Code is "Festive attire." It would be great if someone was able to be there with a car to take dry clothing "just in case". Get in touch with Allan if you need any more information.