Rally Chat Messing about on the river @Shrewsbury (1 Viewer)

[funflair]

We have just spent a very nice few days over the New Year on the West Mids showground at Shrewsbry.

It is a nice town and a great venue for meets so as we were leaving today I had a chat with Jan and Ian who run things there, we asked about what else was on that we could tap into and also about using the river access for a bit of a canoeing/kayaking meet, (in the summer of course).

So the question is who would be interested in getting together in a field with water, waste dump, good access to a nice town and of course access to a nice flat section of navigable river for a bit of canoeing/kayaking and general messing about in the water (hope it's warm).

Electric hook up could be available but it would mean that you were parked in a different area to most and further away from the river.

Own canoes/kayaks would be required but a certain amount of sharing may be possible

We are not taking booking yet just getting an idea of interest so please indicate:

1 if you are interested
2 if you have your own craft
3 would you be prepared to let others borrow your equipment

Martin

 

[Debs]

1. YES PLEASE !!!!!!!!
2. No
3. N/A*

* I'd like to try if someone would lend me theirs though

Would prefer not June as there are alot of meets that month Martin

 

[Ambilkate]

Ioh yes i would but don't have my own equipment
1. Yes
2. No
3. N/A

 

[daveandsan]

Wouldn't mind doing a spot of fishing there, dependent on dates.

 

[cliffanger]

1. Yes please, depending on dates.
2. No
3. N/A

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[Debs]

@funflair what about tying it up with the flower show dates for us more 'sedate' types

 

[cliffanger]

I know a song about messing about - but not in a kayak.......!

 

[Jenben]

1. Yes please if it works date wise
2. No ( but happy watch people messing around in canoes and kayaks)
3. N/A

 

[funflair]

Wouldn't mind doing a spot of fishing there, dependent on dates.

I thought that question might come up and even thought about including it, do you know what the score is on fishing rights etc (I'm not a fisherman).

Martin

 

[garjanco]

1 yes please great place missed new year rally as we were too slow. Used to go to vw show at Shrewsbury lovely town
2 No but happy to watch
3 NAME
Gary and Janet

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[Debs]

I know a song about messing about - but not in a kayak.......!

I'm sure you could come up with a new version Ger

 

[cliffanger]

I'm sure you could come up with a new version Ger

The hardest thing out is trying to write song no 2 - especially if it has to be subject specific!

 

[funflair]

I know a song about messing about - but not in a kayak.......!

You know a song about everything

Martin

 

[funflair]

What about it @DAVE CANOE

Martin

 

[daveandsan]

I thought that question might come up and even thought about including it, do you know what the score is on fishing rights etc (I'm not a fisherman).

Martin

I have been trying to find out Martin but no joy yet, i do know the opposite bank belongs to Shroshire Anglers Federation. Maybe someone at the showground could tell you.
Whoever has got the rights you must have a rod licence, the fines are very severe if caught without one.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

yes we would be interested in a meet here. not got a floaty boat but shrewsbury was a nice enough place and we always like watching others getting wet

 

[makems]

If John Darwin of Hartlepool is a Funster I am sure he will be up for some fun in a canoe.

 

[funflair]

I have been trying to find out Martin but no joy yet, i do know the opposite bank belongs to Shroshire Anglers Federation. Maybe someone at the showground could tell you.
Whoever has got the rights you must have a rod licence, the fines are very severe if caught without one.

OK thanks Dave, and yes I know there is big money in fishing, I will ask the showground.

Martin

 

[funflair]

@funflair what about tying it up with the flower show dates for us more 'sedate' types

Good idea @Debs the flower show is the week before Malvern so would make a good stopover on the way and then straight out to Dusseldorf after Malvern

Martin

 

[Ambilkate]

I thought that question might come up and even thought about including it, do you know what the score is on fishing rights etc (I'm not a fisherman).

Martin

Was going to talk to Jan about the fishing when I get in touch with her Martin

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[DavidG58]

nice idea dependent on dates, but would be coming for the company and location, well maybe the odd social refreshment

please put us down for the spectators area

 

[Anthea M]

Yes please if we are free !!

 

[movan]

Depends on dates, and if still on crutches, and if in middle of a house move .... but subject to all that... wow... yes I would ... Don't have a boat, but would have a go at anything ....

 

[Terry]

Yes please, we're interested dependent on dates.
Terry

 

[Anthea M]

Depends on dates, and if still on crutches, and if in middle of a house move .... but subject to all that... wow... yes I would ... Don't have a boat, but would have a go at anything ....

Anything Joy?!

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[movan]

Anything Joy?!

When you get to my age, Anthea, you can't be as choosey...

 

[Anthea M]

I'm catching up !! What op are you having? Is it hips or knees?

 

[Spanner]

www.sabrinaboat.co.uk

I'm sure this would be of interest to many, we had a great time last year celebrating a friends birthday on the boat.

 

[Al-Di]

yes subject to dates
sorry no boaty
but make a good buoyancy aid

 

[Mousy]

Yes subject to dates.
We have a double sit on kayak and 2 singles, paddles and life jackets etc. Also 4 pool noodles!
yes Funsters can borrow them.

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