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by johnd
Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Anti clockwise around Ireland
Replies: 0
Views: 2784

Anti clockwise around Ireland

A group of 3 paddlers from the UK (south Wales and borders) are planning to attempt an anticlockwise circumnavigation of Ireland starting in early April: https://www.facebook.com/AntiClockwiseEire/ . They would like to know if anyone has done the circumnavigation in this direction previously. Anyone...
by johnd
Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 51
Views: 34261

Re: Insurance

My main point was I don't see how it makes any difference to a trip leader if the paddlers they are leading have third party insurance or not. If a paddler injures a third party then the trip leader cannot be held responsible as long as they have forewarned the paddler of any dangers. Whether or not...
by johnd
Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 51
Views: 34261

Re: Insurance

Alan H refers to an increase in ECSKC members doing leadership training. I am one of these. I hope to do a BCU 4* Sea Kayak Leader assessment this year. Alan makes a comment in relation to people thinking about doing leadership training: I believe the concept of liability weighed heavily on some sho...
by johnd
Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 51
Views: 34261

Re: Insurance

Well said Conor. And when I do get out with you next, I will have insurance and a tow rope but only because I know the value of both and not because of any rule or regulation. Let's not lose perspective here. Let's not retreat into tribal camps. Instead, let's meet on the beach for a paddle and be t...
by johnd
Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Call for nominations
Replies: 0
Views: 1923

Call for nominations

As you may have noted from our previous e-mail and forum posting, one of the topics of discussion at our recent committee meeting was our plan and calendar for the upcoming committee elections. We have worked through many of the issues and would like to bring you up-to-date and ask for volunteers an...
by johnd
Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:35 am
Forum: ISKA Committee
Topic: Call for nominations
Replies: 0
Views: 17508

Call for nominations

As you may have noted from our previous e-mail and forum posting, one of the topics of discussion at our recent committee meeting was our plan and calendar for the upcoming committee elections. We have worked through many of the issues and would like to bring you up-to-date and ask for volunteers an...
by johnd
Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: UK Storm Gathering Symposium, 20/22 Feb, Anglesea.
Replies: 1
Views: 3625

Re: UK Storm Gathering Symposium, 20/22 Feb, Anglesea.

Anybody going to this event and looking for a lift/carpool from Dublin to Holyhead and back?

If so, send a PM.

John
by johnd
Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:24 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: ISKA Meet 14/15/16 August - Shark/Boffin
Replies: 38
Views: 32711

Re: ISKA Meet 14/15/16 August - Shark/Boffin

Big thanks for organising great weekend to Conor and all who helped. :)
by johnd
Wed Aug 12, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: ISKA Meet 14/15/16 August - Shark/Boffin
Replies: 38
Views: 32711

Re: ISKA Meet 14/15/16 August - Shark/Boffin

I have been in Acton's for the last week and will stay until Friday. I have very limited Internet access -- getting away from it all :) . If anybody is planning a paddle tomorrow Thursday or Friday morning, could you text or call me: 085 Seven 214 Nine 57 I hope to stay around on Monday also :) John
by johnd
Sun Sep 21, 2014 11:14 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: ISKA Meet North Coast 20/21 September
Replies: 45
Views: 32988

Re: ISKA Meet North Coast 20/21 September

My first time paddling this part of the coast. Will definitely be back. As someone pointed out, we don't go up there often enough! Big thanks to all especially Claire and Robin. Also John Ruston, a gold mine of information!

Should be smiling for ear to ear for days now. :) :)