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September 2016
Gene17's River Flow Newsletter

 



Devonshre delights await with the autumn paddling season soon to start. We have a full line up of clinics and courses, and whilst paddlers are signing up, we have a wide range on offer too. Our well known staff are super keen after a summer away to crack on with some great coaching and paddling. So please check out the full course programme below.

The opening event of the autumn season is our Rivers Source Gathering, a chance for some to sample what we do. There are clinics on offer, with Simon Westgarth, Chris Eastabrook, Andrew Bonney and Amy Elworthy on hand to lead the charge 22/23 October on Dartmoor.

AUTUMN OPENING WEEKEND WITH GENE17
We are known for our top draw, high quality coaching whilst running trips in popular destinations such as Valsesia in Italy, Sjoa in Norway and Soča in Slovenia.  Every autumn a full course programme is delivered in Devon and North Wales, and the Rivers Source marks the start of our residence in the UK.
 
Top Coaches Simon Westgarth, Andrew Bonney & Chris Eastabrook offer a range of clinics over 2 days, plus coaching and guiding on the Upper Dart with local girl and Gene17 Brand Ambassador Amy Elworthy. 


SEVERAL CLINICS & COURSE FROM GENE17KAYAKING 

CLINICS - Saturday
  • Upper Dart Master Class with Simon Westgarth
  • FUNdamentals of white water with Chris Eastabrook
  • Loop Coaching with Amy Elworthy
CLINICS - Sunday
  • Upper Dart Coaching with Chris Eastabrook
  • Dart Loop Master Class with Simon Westgarth
  • Upper Dart Guiding with Amy Elworthy

WEEKEND COURSES
  • BCU 4 Star Training with Andrew Bonney
See BOOKING for details



Along with a chance to learn on the river at the Rivers Source, we'll have an evening of presentation from this year's paddling.  All Gene17's coaches will present a snap shot from their year will 5 images in 20 minutes.  This format allows for a wide scope of tales and inspiration for all.  

The Rivers Source is hosted in Devon at the prime location of the River Dart Country Park.

See Rivers Source Booking for available clinics and courses.



AUTUMN & WINTER COURSE PROGRAMME




Here is our complete Devon course programme for autumn & winter 2016/17.  Check out the dates below.  Many courses have strong bookings.

Fundamental Core Skills - a course to grasp fundamental comprehension & boat control
  • 15/16 Oct 16 Devon
  • 12/13 Nov 16 Devon
  • 3/4 Dec 16 Devon
  • 17/18 Dec 16 Devon
Progressive & Dynamic - moving on to style your lines
  • 29/30 Oct 16 Devon
  • 7/8 Jan 17 Devon
  • 4/5 Feb 17 Devon
LaunchPad - getting you ready to step up to harder white water
  • 29/30 Oct 16 Devon
  • 14/15 Jan 17 Devon
  • 18/19 Feb 17 Devon
Boofs & Drops - starting to run drops, but want the control?
  • 19/20 Nov 16 Devon
  • 1/2 Dec 16 Devon
  • 21/22 Jan 17 Devon
 
BCU 3 Star WW Kayak Training & Assessment
  • 15/16 Oct 16 Devon
  • 12/13 Nov 16 Devon
  • 3/4 Dec 16 Devon
  • 17/18 Dec 16 Devon
 
BCU 4 Star WW Kayak Training
 
  • 22/23 Oct 16 Devon
  • 19/20 Nov 16 Devon
  • 24/25 Nov 16 Devon
  • 12/13 Jan 17 Devon
  • 18/19 Feb 17 Devon
BCU Basic WW Safety & Rescue
  • 20/21 Oct 16 Devon
  • 29/30 Oct 16 Devon
  • 12/13 Nov 16 Devon
  • 26/27 Nov 16 Devon
  • 17/18 Dec 16 Devon
  • 14/15 Jan 17 Devon
  • 4/5 Mar 17 Devon
BCU 4 Star WW Kayak Assessment
  • 3/4 Dec 16 Devon
  • 21/22 Jan 16 Devon
  • 3/4 Nov 16 Devon
  • 19/20 Nov 16 Devon
  • 7/8 Jan 17 Devon
  • 25/26 Feb 17 Devon
BCU Advanced WW Safety & Rescue
  • 5/6 Nov 16 Devon
  • 21/22 Nov 16 Devon
  • 26/27 Nov 16 Devon
  • 17/18 Dec 16 Devon
  • 14/15 Jan 17 Devon
  • 4/5 Mar 17 Devon
BCU 5 Star WW Kayak Assessment
  • 3/4 Dec 16 Devon
  • 21/22 Jan 16 Devon
BCU Moderate Water Endorsement WW Kayak Training
  • 24/25 Oct 2016 Devon
  • 26/27 Nov 2016 Devon
  • 28/29 Jan 2017 Devon
 
BCU Moderate Water Endorsement WW Kayak Assessment
  • 26 Nov 2016 Devon
  • 23 Nov 2016 Devon
 
BCU Advanced Water Endorsement WW Kayak Training
  • 31/1 Oct/Nov 2016 Devon
  • 26/27 Nov 2016 Devon
  • 14/15 Jan 2017 Devon
 
  • 2 Nov 2016 Devon
  • 16 Jan 2017 Devon
Want something else not on the list, Contact Us with a request.

DART LOOP COACHING & UPPER DART GUIDING - AMY ELWORTHY

Last year we offered regular Upper Dart guiding with our Brand Ambassador Amy Elworthy.  For this coming season we'll going to add an extra day's coaching on the Dart Loop for those paddlers wishing to be put through their paces to get ready for their first run down the Upper.  Read all about Amy's kayaking here , and Contact Us for booking.

See you on the river.


 

Best Regards,

 

Simon Westgarth
Gene17 Ltd
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