Cardington 2018... 4-5 August

Cardington 2018

(…subject to there being enough water – event tbc on Wednesday 1 August)

WHEN: Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August, (WATER GOES ON AT ABOUT… 10am and OFF at about 5pm)

WHAT: Paddling for the whole family… Cardington is a great introduction to paddling on moving water. It is suitable for the complete beginner or more experienced paddlers who want to practice or have fun

WHERE: Cardington artificial slalom course (in Bedford). Click HERE for more details or search it online.  Location is at 507656,248794. Car park is at 507991,248859.

HOW MUCH: Members - £6 per day, non-members £12 per day.

OTHER INFORMATION: The club will be taking boats, paddles, spraydecks and helmets; but you are more than welcome to bring your own. CARPARKING is in the main carpark; there is a low barrier and a cost; there may be a trailer to bring your kit to the site but this is to be confirmed. We are not allowed to park on the site. There are toilets on site but no changing rooms; bring a big towel. You need paddling kit and proper footwear; food and drink. (There may be a communal BBQ on the go at lunchtime, but bring your own food.) There is a water tap.

Stay on afterwards on Saturday for more food and drink; there will be a few people camping overnight.

FURTHER DETAILS… contact Jason Pink at jasonatpackers@btinternet.com