Showing 10 of 306 logs from Mon 06 Jun 2011 to Thu 18 Aug 11 for @JonnyC
Interesting little trip into Goatchurch @RichM: A reflective bimble to the end of the drain pipe. Good trip ++ - wasn't that keen on Goatchurch but looked at it through different perspective this trip.
@RichM: At risk of failure due to inactivity saw the three of us undertaking boyancy tests on the three craft. We paddled upstream to the weir and after a quick photo session paddled down to the Jolly sailor weir. A very sedate paddle due to external constraints which gave Callum a good opportunity to develop his technique, he did fantastically well, tiring towards the end going against the current so reluctantly elected for a tow from Jon for the last leg. Test successfuly completed - all craft go ...
@AndyI: Proof I was there! I don't remember there being any photos of me? :) @RichM: After succesfully loading 4 Kayaks on Jon's van, we prepared for our first trip out in the newly aquired craft. G borrowed one and lent his to Kyle - J & R sporting identical kayaks. All in the water ok and paddled up to wier, then portaged to top side and paddled up to dissused railway bridge trying various paddling techniques, rafting etc. On return to the weir confidence grew and the fun started, no one was wet yet so Kyle jumped in, Rich shot the weir followed by another intrepid paddle ...
Nice trip into Rods to look at the dig face @JonnyC: After taking the wise but tough decision to forgo Lionels for the evening we bounced our way up the track to Rod's. At first, Rod's felt like a first visit, I could barely remember the entrance series, but as we started the descent it soon started to come back. After no time at all we had reached the connection which had been such a big deal before, but this time it was little bother. When in Bath, Rich directed me on through various passag ...
JC leading into Sidcot, some squeezes defeated the party @RichM: A late start due to busy callendars, we ventured into Sidcot led by JC, but alas the first squeeze appears to have shrunk with the dry weather. Despite much evaluation this proved to elusive for DG [whilst R was lured into some less popular areas] and the three of us retreated pausing for a while to debate the finer details of our cave leading aspirations.
@RichM: Needs update - just logging date as reminder
Exploration of Sallys Rift in Wiltshire @RichM: An adventure into Wiltshire, after some searching only able to find one entrance. Dropped down through rift and explored both directions. Further details required
@RichM: Early start after much preparation [for some] saw the four of us limbering up for cycling out from Portland Square to the start of BBBR planning to do the 38 mile route in pouring rain. Before we started Karl broke his chain which was probably an omen for the day. Unable to repair we set off with 3 bikes and 1 scooter!Going through the bear pit I rounded the corner following everyone forgetting that Karl would be getting off I braked sharply couldn't get my feet out in time and fell off [big ...
Pacey trip in Swildons to try and develop efficient cave movement @JonnyC: A jaunt down to sump 2, unfortunately Darren was unwell thus unable to join us. Swildon's was stupidly dry (and thus very quiet), got to sump one in 28 minutes and sump two in 38 minutes. Slightly more relaxed pace on the way out, inluding a quick trip up to the top of the fourty. Ploughed straight past the water chamber on the way out to find myself mildly confused in the old grotto, so came out of the short dry way.
Walk Swim Meal Bothy QHWD