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Canoe.ie NewsOctober 12, 2017
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Canoe.ie NewsOctober 11, 2017
Blueway 10K Funday – GraigenamanaghThe Blueway 10K Funday event is on Saturday 14th October and will take place on a section of the River Barrow between Graiguenamanagh and Clashganny. The 10Km course will involve 2 laps of this river section. To book into the event, go to events on canoe.ie website and book in through your profile. The morning registration for the Funday Event is at 9am at the Quay, next to the Scout Den. Click Here for the location. The event starts at 10am. Participants can meander along the stunning section of river or they can race their friends to see who the fastest paddler over 10Km. You will also have the chance to travel up through a series of canal locks as they fill up and carry you on your journey up river. For the more adventurous paddler, on the return leg there is also the option to experience some white water and paddle over the weir and down through the rock garden at Clashganny. Anyone wishing to take this option MUST WEAR A HELMET. The event can be completed on a Kayak / Canoe / SUP. Participants must hold a level 2 skills award or higher to take part in the event. If you do not own a kayak or have any equipment, it can be rented for the event (see below). This must be done prior to the event and cannot be done on the day All participants will receive an event T- Shirt and and sports headwear on the day. For novice paddlers there will be FREE taster sessions at Graiguenamanagh, where you can try out Kayaking, Canoeing and SUP. Please fill in the form below to make sure you secure your place for the Taster Session! https://goo.gl/forms/KsvXxCuLlATJaxkf1 The Blueway 10K Funday taster sessions will take place on a section of the River Barrow called Graiguenamanagh. The Taster Sessions will run from 10am to 4pm. The Taster sessions will be on a Kayak / Canoe or SUP and will last 1 hour. Please bring spare clothes and old runners that can get wet. We will provide a buoyancy Aid, Helmet, boat/board and paddle. Please note there is a limit of 8 persons per session so book early to avoid disappointment. The tasters will happen at the following times: 10:00 Kayak 10:00 SUP 11:30 Kayak 11:30 SUP 13:00 Kayak 13:00 Canoe 14:30 Kayak – Final Session of the day 14:30 Canoe – Final Session of the day Please fill in the form below to make sure you secure your place! https://goo.gl/forms/KsvXxCuLlATJaxkf1 PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR GEAR WITH REGARDS THE PLAGUE AFFECTING THE CRAYFISH POPULATION The Crayfish plague is now on the Barrow from Royal oak. For people operating on the Barrow, stick to you local area and if you have to move gear and boats, wash and dry for at least 48 hours before going to another water course. Drain water from watercraft. Inspect watercraft (inside and out) and other gear. Remove and safely dispose of all attached plant and animal material, mud or debris. Rinse and disinfect all gear thoroughly this should be followed by a 48 hour drying period. Milton can be used as a disinfectant, either make a solution or a spray. Or by washing gear in water over 40 degrees. Disinfecting kayaks/canoes/paddles with (Virkon / Milton Solution or power hose with hot water over 40 degrees Celsius this should be followed by a 48 hour drying period. Try to avoid paddling in the Barrow and Suir if they are not your local river. This will help prevent the spread of Crayfish plague to other waterways. For anyone travelling to compete in any Canoeing Ireland competition or event please wash and dry your gear before competing and make use of wash stations at events before you leave. Ireland is one of the last preserves of the white clawed crayfish. For further information and if you spot any dead crayfish Biodiversity Ireland Bio-security and the Barrow Crayfish Plague – Emergency Containment Measures – River Suir & River Deel ... Read more...
Canoe.ie NewsOctober 6, 2017
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Canoe.ie NewsOctober 4, 2017
Canoeing Ireland Policy ReviewDear member, Canoeing Ireland is currently undertaking a review of its policies, procedures and manuals in line with ‘The Code of Good Practice for Good Governance of Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations in Ireland’. As part of this process, the Board of Management of Canoeing Ireland is seeking to form a panel of members who have the relevant experience / qualifications in one or more of the below policy areas and are willing to assist with this review. Garda Vetting Policy Governance Policy Communications and Media Policy Financial Control Procedures Public Relations Strategy Social Media Policy Data Protection Policy Child Protection Policy Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures Audit Committee Terms of Reference (TOR) and Rules of Procedures (ROP) Code of Conduct for Board Members Complaints and Disciplinary Rules and Procedures Performance Management Guidelines Fixed Asset Control Policy and Procedures Governance Code – Type C Companies Only Human Resource Handbook – Irish Canoe Union Code of Ethics and Good practice for Children Travel and Subsistence Policy The Board of Management would be grateful if members who wish to volunteer could contact the Honorary Secretary secretary@canoe.ie outlining their expression of interest and indicating which policy documents they would like to be involved in. Could you please have your response in before Monday 23rd October. Yours sincerely, Brian Ogilvie Honorary Secretary Canoeing Ireland... Read more...

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