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Last Updated: Sunday, 03 July 2022 22:41
Latest Happenings ....
Beware! Shallow areas. The line on the white buoy straight out from the club is a bit long. It's actually shallow for some way around it. You may also find it shallow until you get out as far as the headland to the right of the launch area. Go slow and carefully until you're sure of depths.
Nesting Birds - Please walk near the water's edge if landing in the Nature Reserve to the right of the clubhouse. And if landing on the headland in front of the clubhouse, please walk on the green/brown carpet of vegetation, not the rocks or taller grass.
Wing foiling - check out our new webpage - it's a great guide to getting started!
Paddleboarding resumes as a 3 month trial: United Utilities has now given us formal approval, so we're good to go! We do need to comply with strict conditions though and members have received full details. Please remember to fill in a log sheet (on the foyer noticeboard). See guidelines. We are one of few NW clubs in the trial which RYA and British Canoeing helped to make possible and we've had to carefully review and revise our risk assessments and procedures too.
Booking System - We ask all members and visitors to use our booking system before visiting. Originally brought in due to Covid, members found it useful to see when others are at the Club. So, we're carrying on with it and it's necessary for paddleboarders anyway. We've removed all Covid restrictions, but can't guarantee a truly Covid secure environment, so all users of the clubhouse do so at their own risk.
Anglesey Trip - Here's a short account and plenty of photos from a memorable weekend.
Car Park - We had a contractor scrape vegetation off the stone surface of the car park in May. He'll return in June/July to top up the stone fill where needed and probably repair potholes in the access road.
Weather Info - We've updated the way live weather information for Wardle is shown on the homepage. Unfortunately, it shows wind speed in metres/second -1 m/s is nearly 2 knots or 2.25 mph. It grossly under-reports the actual wind speed though, so we'll probably change again - you're really better using our wind speed icon to see readings at the Club for now.
First Aid - 8 members attended a very good course at the Club on 30th April. In the nicest possible way, let's hope you don't need their services!
What 3 Words - the location of the Club in this app is moss.gladiators.deed.
'For Sale' - Members can post adverts on this new online spreadsheet to advertise any kit they want to sell.
Annual General Meeting - click here for a short summary of what was discussed.
Club Rules - Okay, we know it's not a very sexy topic, but we'd be obliged if members would take a look anyway! We've just updated them too.
Storm Malik - here's some of the action from 2 brave souls on 29th Jan.
3rd January Public Holiday - a good day for a sail/foil/wing .... see here
New Year's Eve session - see here what a cracker 5 of our members enjoyed ....
Windfoiling, beginner to expert - WPWC member, Jennie Roberts is competing in the World Championships in St Moritz, but has taken time out to write a short article for us about her experience to date. This follows on from John Lymer's article about his early attempts at windfoiling. Both articles can be found here.
Wingfoiling - Here is some wingfoiling action and a blog with some useful advice if you're tempted by winging.
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Last Updated: Sunday, 03 July 2022 21:31
Coming Up ....
June/July Activity Night - We'll aim to windsurf if windy, or paddle if not. It could be any night of the week, depending on the forecast 2 or 3 days before. Use the shoutbox around the time to let us know what you want to do.
WiFi - We're going all 21st Century, having updated our phone line and connection! We now have wifi and the access code is displayed in the main clubroom.
Activity Weekend 13/14th August - There'll be camping, a barbecue on Saturday evening and a mix of activities, according to the weather and what members want. We may do a video session, some simple races or some coaching.
Anglesey 23rd to 25th Sept - Our 2nd weekend at the Inland Sea, Four Mile Bridge, Anglesey is a little off yet, but it's best to book early with the Caravan Site. Check it out on the Events page if interested.
YouTube Channel - the Club now has its very own YouTube Channel, all thanks to Graham Snowdon. The channel can be found here. Don't be shy, upload videos to Google Drive here or to iCloud from apple devices here and send Graham an email to let him know. Please keep it to videos relating to activities at the Club (or on your travels if relevant to others) and Graham will then do any necessary editing before uploading them for you.
Wing and Wind foiling insurance - RYA now offers members free 3rd party insurance for both of these sports, as well as windsurfing. See more.
Saturday mornings - please try to avoid arriving 8.45 to 9.10, or you may have wait a few minutes while the parkrun gets started.
Check out our Mountain Biking page here, together with downloadable routes and maps!
Events in 2022 - please look at our programme for 2022/3.
Shoutbox - To register for the shoutbox, if you're new to the club, or a prospective new member, or maybe you've just forgotten your password, then please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so you can get in touch with other members or plan your visit. Scammers need not apply!
WPWC and a better future - during 2020/1 we thought carefully about how to make our Club even better. Take a look at our Club Development Plan's Objectives and Actions. After consultation with members this was adopted at the 2021 AGM.
Video - Check out this short video from United Utilities, made in 2019 or 2020, which promotes recreational activities around Watergrove reservoir. The windsurfer is Jennie Roberts, who is now competing in IQ Foil at World Championship level!
Video - watch this short video of the club made by talented media student, and new member, Zac Harbour!
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