Rocket Launch

A group of U12s made the annual trip 9 mile round trip to Banbury and back at the weekend in the Rocket K4, escorted by assorted adults/parents and slightly older juniors.  Thanks to Tom L for some great photos – and catching them all paddling in...

Psychology of Success

We were very luck to have top sports psychologist Richard Hampson (British Canoeing and Changing Minds UK) talk to us last night.  He covered Developing talent – What does ‘being excellent’ actually require, and execution under pressure.  Hopefully everyone went home...

Sunday Funday

Taking advantage of a rare race-free Sunday this weekend, the Social Reps, Andy and Sophie, aided and abetted by Steph, laid on a football and rounders tournament.  Just in case no one was completely exhausted, they finished it off with a juniors v seniors...

Fairport Feeding Frenzy

It’s that time of year when we swap paddles for pans, and raise money for the club.  With Fairport Convention having their annual festival in Cropredy, we have the wonderful opportunity to convert the clubhouse into a kitchen, and cook and serve breakfasts for...

MR PRESIDENT

We often wonder how much paddling our members do when they go off to university – turns out some of them do quite a bit.  Dan O’Donnell and Joseph McCracken have both taken it even further, by becoming presidents of their university canoe clubs.  Dan...