PKC Newsletter No.3

Date & Time	Location for Trip	Proficiency Level
Sunday the 12th of October 9:00am @ the Site 10:00am @ the Get-on	Lower Bandon: This river is a nice start for the winter river trips and takes in the weir in Bandon early in the trip. If anybody has not been assessed yet for Proficiency 2,then this is the trip for you to get assessed. Make sure to indicate on the forum if you are to be assessed on this trip.	Level 1 & 2 upwards. This trip is suitable for paddlers who have just completed the beginners course this year.
Sunday the 26th of October 9:00am @ the Site 10:00am @ the Get-on	River Laney: This river runs through Macroom and is a slight step up from the Lower Bandon, but Level 2's should be more than capable of running it. Last year seen a good turn out for this trip. Highly Recommended	Level 2 upwards. This trip is suitable for paddlers who have just completed the beginners course this year.
Sunday the 9th of November 9:00am @ the Site 10:30am at the Get-on	River Sullane: This river runs from back behind Ballyvourney down past Macroom. The river trip usually starts at the Mills Bar in Ballvourney and the Get-off is at the Mons Bar. This trip has some nice river features and dependant on water levels can be a simple paddle or quiet testing. Or local paddler should be on hand to show us each and every feature of this river.	Level 2 upwards. This trip is suitable for paddlers who have just completed the beginners course this year.
Sunday the 23rd of November 9:00am @ the Site 10:30am at the Get-on	Lower Flesk: This trip is a nice leisurely paddle and brings us into Killarney towards the lakes	Level 2 upwards. This trip is suitable for paddlers who have just completed the beginners course this year.
Sunday the 7th of December 11:00am @ the Site/Get-on	Turkey Run: This is the clubs annual paddle from the Club Site to the Shandon Rowing Club. Spot prizes will be plentiful so make sure all juniors are in attendance. Santa hats are compulsory	Level 2 upwards. This trip is suitable for paddlers who have just completed the beginners course this year.
Sunday the 11th of January 2009 9:00am @ the Site 10:00am at the Get-on	Garretstown/Sandycove: Type of paddling undertaken on the day will be weather dependant. It is our hope that there will be nice surf in Garrettstown but if this is not the case we will change the venue to Sandycove for a nice little Sea-paddle. Check out the gallery for pics of last years Sandycove paddle.	Level 2 upwards. This trip is suitable for paddlers who have just completed the beginners course this year.

On all dates there will be paddling. The location may change at short notice due to lack of water or too much water, but everybody will be informed of any changes in plenty of time. If you intend on attending these trips please use the forum to reply to the trips indicating if you are going to attend and also if you require club equipment.
Trips are for members of Phoenix Kayak Club so if you are not already a member and wish to come along, please fill out a Club Registration Form and bring it along to the trip along with the necessary fee.
There will be Sea-kayaking trips arranged in the comng weeks and these will be put on the forum. Also there will be River Trips for Level 3 Proficiency Paddlers as well but in the meantime please help out on the above mentioned trips. So all ye Level 3 experts be ready for some big water.