Chilly but a blue sky greeted us at the canal launch point. Fast unpacking of the kayaks got us on the union canal, apart from a delay. The kayak I used just fitted me and I got the spraydeck on with some voluntary help. Tonight was a really well run session, not much coaching required. Some paddlers are doing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, one section is Physical. Another is Volunteering with the school club for her Duke of Edinburgh Silver. The group were keen to learn about the depth of canal and why it doesn’t drain out or empty.

Teamwork -getting the spraydecks on

How deep is the canal ?