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Meet The CKC Team
Our volunteer committee is committed to prioritising the well-being of our members and guests, as well as maintaining the efficient operation of the Crouch Kayak Club at all times.
Together, they collectively offer a broad and diverse range of experience and knowledge, enriching our clubs activities and ensuring a fulfilling experience for everyone involved.
& Paddle Point Blogs
Preparing for the year ahead - 2 Day First Aid course completed by 9 members of CKC. Across 2 days in late February, 9 members of CKC took part in a 2 day activity lead first aid course, provided by Helen Toser. Over the 2 day course everyone was able to get hands on with all elements of first aid, including practising the vital skills required for CPR and wound care, as well as being able to find the best ways to approach the initial triage of a patent and plan out the best course of action required for their assessment and treatment. We also took the opportunity as part of this course to review the CKC first aid kits, ensuring these have everything we need for this years paddles. Including the purchase of some additional non-standard items that will make our paddles even safer in the event that our members need to perform any first aid at the club, on away paddles or out on the River Crouch. The 2 day course was concluded with a number of practical scenario assessments and a short multiple choice exam paper. We are pleased to confirm all 9 members passed the course and now have a 3 year First Aid Certification. This is a great achievement for the club and will ensure that all paddles have additional qualified first aiders on them now. We look forward to taking the knowledge and experience learnt from this course and applying it to a number of "On the River" sessions that we will be holding for members in the Spring to Summer paddles. Additional to these type of yearly courses, we also hold a number of pool sessions across each year that aim to provide safety training for the afloat elements of a paddle, focused on solo self recovery into a kayak and also group managed rescues that may be required out on open water. Pictured, Mark being supported by Sue as part of the practical exercises we undertook over the 2 day course. Well done to all involved in this weekend and congratulations on your new qualifications for the club. We look forward to welcoming Helen back to CKC in the future more courses when required. Cheers Dan Photos Supplied: Andy , featuring Mark and Sue
Common Dolphin spotted by members of CKC on a recent paddle towards the mouth of the River Crouch. Members of a recent winter paddle managed to spot a common dolphin as they headed back to base near the entrance to the River Roach, without warning a dolphin was spotted as it swam close by members of the paddle on its way out the mouth of the River Crouch. Cheers Dan Photos Supplied: Dan and Lee
Anti Clockwise Lap of Bridge Marsh Island On the 17th January, members of CKC, hosted by Adrian / Dan, did a anti clockwise lap of Bridge Marsh Island. Due to the conditions on the day we got to the westerly entrance to Bridge Marsh Creek in quick time, so we decided to paddle further up the river to Fambridge for a lunch spot and to stretch our legs before the return leg with the assistance of the outgoing tide. Cheers Dan Photos Supplied: Dan & Lee
Winter Sun Paddle on 13th December, Heading out the mouth of the River Crouch A small group of paddlers took advantage of a break in the miserable winter weather to paddle out to the mouth of the River Crouch for some well deserved winter sun, with enough time between the tides changing the group was able to have a coffee and cake on the sands before head back to base with a lovely sunset all the way home. Cheers Dan Photos Supplied: Dan
