14.14 km / 8.79 m Bathhampton, Claverton, Dundas aquaduct, Avon cliff & return @RichM: We ventured out in rather foggy conditions leaving from Bathhampton by the George. I think we both had an air of nervous anticipation following our first experience in light of our first experience in the swimming pool. After rather a shaky start we got into a bit of a rhythm heading up the canalover the Dundas aquaduct towards Avoncliff. After an hours actual paddling we paused for a drink but being unable to acc ...

Bathhampton - Claverton pumping station and return in K1 @RichM: An exploratory paddle to look at launch and exit plans. A good dry run having repaired my K1 which remained water tight. Good parking by church reasonable launch about 40cm drop, fairly slow paddle owing to Paul being hungover!

Short dry, 20, inclined rift, sump 1 & return via wet way @RichM: After a 9 week enforced break the lure of underground over came me. Managing to recruit a buddy for this trial run we set off across the fields to Swildon's. Following the recent rains water levels were not to high but nicely envigorating. In an attempt to stay dry we entered via the zig zags and on down short dry, rigged the 20 and headed down to sump 1 in about 24 mins. After a brief pause we started to head back out - Jude commentin ...

Evening paddle in the docks practicing technique @JonnyC: Setting out at dusk from Bristol Marina we paddled along the floating harbour, after passing the lit bridge we decided to press on to the Feeder Canal, and onward to Netham Lock. Having decided not to accept the social advances of the lock keeper, we paused briefly at the bridge to search for water and observe the wildlife before paddling back. Some difficulties with my control meant I deprived RM of his paddle for most of the journey. 6.2 m ...

Longbottom, Rowberrow Forest, Beacon Batch, East/ West Twin, Swan - Churchill @RichM: Issues with balance once dark

Longbottom, tracks through wood to derelict house [rv with Paul] track up to Blackdown, trig point, radio masts, Burrington, East / West Twin, Link Lane, Rowberrow Bottom Swan, Longbottom Farm - Home @RichM: First decent ride for sometime - completed and felt well for first time for two years

An introduction to coast steering in a very sheltered cove nar Torquay. NB - log not technically Kayaking.

Basic climbing wall with six top roped climbs with varrying technical difficulty. Followed by crate stacking and zip wire at same site @RichM: Activities provided by Essential Adventure. Observation - the climbers were protected by a rope through a krab at the top and back to a krab anchored on a log - belayed using only an Italian hitch. Sub optimal group briefing, with poor explaination of climbing calls. Ropes and holds need maintenance. Near miss with belaying - each system should include a self ...

A circular walk from Venford Reservoir, through Hone Woods to Combestone Tor, Lunch at Horns Cross and back to reservoir. Rain, sun, wind, hail

An activity day including raft building and racing in small groups on a man made lake. When not rafting time was spent with small bore rifle / pistol shooting and Archery