The weekend’s paddle was very good, well done to our semi-freshers!
In total there was: me, stu, hannah, a hungova Mark B, lloyd, Scott, Ben and Oli!
We did the Leven - down to Backbarrow bridge. The bridge has suffered quite a lot of damage from the floods, and is blocked off to cars, but to our delight the rapid below it is still sweet :-). And then we carried on down and did the section below Backbarrow.
We finished with plenty of day light left so went and did the Kent. The rivers were flowing on a medium to low to our surprise but provided enjoyment to everyone. With team no faff we got off the Kent at around 5ish so plenty of time for the pub!
We did have lots of unfortunate swims by Ben - but it was his first time on white water and afterwards when he defrosted he said he had a real good time. Well done you, you did very well and conquered a lot of your fear 
Nearly everyone took a roll under Backbarrow Bridge - I did and Mark did I think but we will blame it on him being hung over. Stu said lloyd was vertically upside-down even tho lloyd will say he was pulling a move!!
Further down river Scott took a very unfortunate swim on the Leven, quite a fun rapid came up around a blind bend, but was handled well by all.
Now everyone was warmed up it was on to the Kent! Nice level. S-bend was quite interesting and I think numerous rolls were taken at the bottom! I was stuck in a huge stopper for quite some time (ahem, I was playing) so Stu came down and decided to plough into me and try and knock me out which just resulted in both of us going over and me still being stuck in it and him getting out fine. I eventually got out and was still in my boat
Next was L-shaped weir where it was a little interesting with Hannah taking a swim just before the weir - but she was rescued swiftly and carried on. Force falls was good fun as usual - I think only stu stayed up right and got a good ‘boof’!
It was Oli and Scott’s first time and they thoroughly enjoyed the excitement of both rivers well done to all and thank you for a great day’s paddling!
Scotland - I think people should hurry up as Grey Corrie Lodge just about full (organisers Speak to Will) Easter is first weekend in April (1st - 5th)
Alps… not sure when end of summer term is but i hope it gets organised and goes ahead!!!
xxx
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