Paddle for Nepal 27/28th June 2015

We are planning a club trip to Llangollen over the weekend of 27/28th June 2015. The highlight of the weekend will be a “Paddle for Nepal” event organised by Dave Manby to raise money for the relief effort in Nepal which has been devastated by recent earthquakes. Dave was a member of the 1976 expedition to Nepal to paddle the Dudh Kosi river down Everest.

The main paddle will be from Horseshoe Falls to Llangollen, a Grade 3-4 stretch of river that includes the Serpents Tail and Mile End Mill rapids and finishes with Town Falls in Llangollen. This is a real white water trip and is not suitable for  beginners. Paddlers should have some previous white water paddling experience and be comfortable on Grade 2-3 white water.

There is also an easier stretch of river upstream of Horseshoe Falls which might be an option for paddlers who aren't comfortable paddling Grade 3 white water.

We will be camping on the Wern Isaf (http://www.wernisaf.co.uk/) campsite in Llangollen - make your own booking. If you want to go on the trip please add your name to the list on the noticeboard at the boathouse - please leave contact details so we can contact you if there are any changes. 

Contact Bob Finch for more information on 07950 145424 or by email at paddlesport@mwbc.org.uk

To find out more about Paddle for Nepal visit http://www.davemanby.co.uk/