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Canoeing At Hungerford |
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10R spent a wet
weekend at the Croft Centre, Hungerford, in Spring 1996 (I think). We set
off on the Friday afternoon, arriving in plenty of time to put up tents
and explore the site.
Two large green tents provided accommodation for pupils; Nicola and Miss Thompson came along to give support. As I recall, Friday night was fairly quiet, year 10 being far too grown up to indulge in the usual late night fun and games. |
 Paddling
was on the Kennet and Avon Canal, distinguished by a large number of
locks. Without a key to open them, carrying was the only option.
We had also picked a weekend when the banks were lined by fishermen - not the best time to find out that you don't know how to steer. |
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 Fortunately,
people soon got the idea, although everyone wasn't quite as laid back as
Laura.
L to R: Natalie, Laura, Jo, Chris |
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 The
other problem with canoeing on canals is the narrow width. Clare
discovered how easy it is to hit the bank. In the centre of the boat is instructor
Nicola.
Nicola P and Clare both continued their canoeing with the Duke of
Edinburgh's Award.
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