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	<title>Jersey Kayak Adventures</title>
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		<title>3 Star training</title>
		<link>http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/blog/2008/07/04/3-star-training/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Derek</dc:creator>
		
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  Saturday 12 July.


  The 3 star is part of the British Canoe Union personal performance awards. Thanks to my input will now enable sit-on-top as well as closed cockpit kayaks to gain this award.


  The training day will consist of skills required for the 3 star assessment. There is an optional [...]]]></description>
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  <strong>Saturday 12 July.</strong>
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  The 3 star is part of the British Canoe Union personal performance awards. Thanks to my input will now enable sit-on-top as well as closed cockpit kayaks to gain this award.
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  The training day will consist of skills required for the 3 star assessment. There is an optional assessment date on 2 August.
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  This course will give you the opportunity to develop and identify the skills you need for 3 star. It will also enable you to improve your kayak skills.
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  To pass 3 star assessment you need to demonstrate the ability to skilfully control your kayak in prescribed conditions through blending the body, boat and blade positions.
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<p>
  3 star training. Saturday July 12. 1000-1500<br />
3 star assessment. Saturday August 2. 1000-1500
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<p>
  £93 if we supply all kit.<br />
£73 if you have all your own equipment
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  For more information on the BCU personal performance awards visit <a href="http://www.bcu.org.uk/bcu/2265-5-bcu-1---3-star-tests-.aspx">http://www.bcu.org.uk/bcu/2265-5-bcu-1&#8212;3-star-tests-.aspx</a>
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<p>
    I can arrange training and assessment for any of the BCU 1,2,3,4 personal performance star awards.
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    Contact Derek for more information.
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<p>
    07797853033
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    Office.01534 853138
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    Email. info@jerseykayakadventures.co.uk</p>
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		<title>New Adult Introduction to kayaking course</title>
		<link>http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/blog/2008/06/13/new-adult-introduction-to-kayaking-course/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Derek</dc:creator>
		
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 For anyone who wants to discover kayaking. It is also suitable for anyone who has bought a kayak and wants to improve their skills. All equipment including wetsuits is provided. We will cover rescues, solo paddling and explore our fantastic coastline.


 We are running this extra slightly shorter course of 6 weeks instead of [...]]]></description>
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 For anyone who wants to discover kayaking. It is also suitable<img src="http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/pinicle-rock-30dpi.jpg" alt="Learn to kayak and explore jersey" title="Learn to kayak and explore jersey" width="189" height="252" align="right" /> for anyone who has bought a kayak and wants to improve their skills. All equipment including wetsuits is provided. We will cover rescues, solo paddling and explore our fantastic coastline.
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 We are running this extra slightly shorter course of 6 weeks instead of our normal 8 week course. It means that it will not run into the Summer holiday season.
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 Dates: Wednesday 2 July to 6 August. 1815-2045
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 Cost:<br />
£233
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 Includes sit on top kayak manual.
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 E mail or phone to book.</p>
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		<title>Les Ecrehous by sea kayak</title>
		<link>http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/blog/2008/05/31/les-ecrehous-by-sea-kayak/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 23:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Derek</dc:creator>
		
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 For a change we decided to paddle across to Les Ecrehous using closed cockpit sea kayaks. A 6-mile open sea crossing which is subject to cross-tide streams of up to 3 knots. About 2 hours paddling time if you are an experienced kayaker.


An easier option is to opt for our boat supported tours of [...]]]></description>
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<img src="http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_3633-cropped-to-use-for-blog-227-25dpi.jpg" alt="Kayaking to les Ecrehous by sea kayak" title="Kayaking to les Ecrehous by sea kayak" width="227" height="152" align="right" /> For a change we decided to paddle across to Les Ecrehous using closed cockpit sea kayaks. A 6-mile open sea crossing which is subject to cross-tide streams of up to 3 knots. About 2 hours paddling time if you are an experienced kayaker.
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An easier option is to opt for our boat supported tours of this amazing reef. We travel over by charter boat and then go of to explore by kayak.
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  You can see dates on our tours page or contact us to arrange a private charter.</p>
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		<title>Kayaking les Ecrehous</title>
		<link>http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/blog/2008/05/28/kayaking-les-ecrehous/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
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       We recently kayaked around les Ecrehous. Here is a great blog on this trip posted by Amelia


http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=10737


   The big storm in March 2008 destroyed or badly damaged many huts. Even in May 08 the visibilty in the water is still below average as a result of the storm. These [...]]]></description>
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       We recently kayaked around les Ecrehous. Here is a great blog on this trip posted by Amelia
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<a href="http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=10737" target="_blank">http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=10737</a>
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   The big storm in March 2008 destroyed or badly damaged many huts. Even in May 08 the visibilty in the water is still below average as a result of the storm. These photos show before and after the storm.<img src="http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_0797-hut-before-storm-227-25dpi.jpg" alt="Les Ecrehous hut before the storm" title="Les Ecrehous hut before the storm" width="227" height="170" align="left" />
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<img src="http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_3646-hut-after-storm.jpg" alt="After the storm" title="After the storm" width="227" height="170" align="right" /></p>
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		<title>Round the island kayaking by sit on top.</title>
		<link>http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/blog/2008/05/19/round-the-island-kayaking-by-sit-on-top/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 20:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
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    Sunday 13 July.


    A great challenge. All equipment supplied.


    You will need to have got some training paddles in before this event. Email for details.


 Note. A good level of fitness is required. Allow up to 10 hours. We will stop on route for breaks.


    [...]]]></description>
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    Sunday 13 July.<img src="http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_0973_10_1-227-25dpi.jpg" alt="Round jersey by kayak. The 2007 crew" title="Round jersey by kayak. The 2007 crew" width="227" height="170" align="right" />
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    A great challenge. All equipment supplied.
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    You will need to have got some training paddles in before this event. <a href="mailto:info@jerseykayakadventures.co.uk">Email</a> for details.
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 Note. A good level of fitness is required. Allow up to 10 hours. We will stop on route for breaks.
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    £60 per person.</p>
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		<title>Children&#8217;s school summer holiday kayak classes</title>
		<link>http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/blog/2008/04/30/childrens-school-summer-holiday-kayak-classes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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   For more information about our summer activity programme for children click here.


  The courses booked directly with us operate in the afternoons from 1400-1630.


  The morning classes (1000-1230) which are advertised in the Summer Activity Programme are booked by contacting Sports Development at Fort Regent.


    The full Summer activity [...]]]></description>
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   For more information about our summer activity programme<img src="http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/img_6254-30dpi.jpg" alt="kayaking courses for children" title="kayaking courses for children" width="227" height="170" align="right" /> for children<a href="http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/coursesprices/"> click here.</a>
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  The courses booked directly with us operate in the afternoons from 1400-1630.
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  The morning classes (1000-1230) which are advertised in the Summer Activity Programme are booked by contacting Sports Development at Fort Regent.
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    The full Summer activity programme produced by Education Sport and Culture can be downloaded<a href="http://www.gov.je/ESC/Sport+and+Leisure/default.htm"> here.</a></p>
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		<title>Improver group kayaking dates</title>
		<link>http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/blog/2008/04/29/improver-group-kayaking-dates/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      Here are the dates for our improver groups.


     Choose when you want to paddle with others of a similar standard.


     For those who have completed our courses (or have reached a similar level of ability) and want to continue kayaking in [...]]]></description>
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      Here are the dates for our improver groups.
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     Choose when you want to paddle with others of a similar standard.<img src="http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/img_5564-30dpi.jpg" alt="caves of jersey" title="caves in Jersey" width="189" height="252" align="right" />
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     For those who have completed our courses (or have reached a similar level of ability) and want to continue kayaking in company with experienced   local instructors.
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     This is not a formal course. It is a chance to get afloat with others of a similar skill level when it suits you.
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     Instructors are always happy to give you handy hints and tips to improve your kayaking. Extra dates will be added.
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<strong>Saturdays:</strong>     14 June 1400, 28 June 1000, 12 July 1000, 26 July 1400, 9 August 1000, 23 August 1400, 6 September 1000.
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<strong>Sundays</strong>: 21 Sept 1400, 12 October 1400.
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<strong>Cost</strong><br />
£37.50 per session with all kit supplied.<br />
Buy 4 vouchers and choose when you want to paddle £130
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<strong>Own kit option on improver groups.</strong><br />
If you have all your own kit and have completed our level one course (or are of a similar ability) you can join the improver events for £25 per paddle or £100 for a block of 4.</p>
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		<title>Tours restart</title>
		<link>http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/blog/2008/04/26/level-one-course-venue-tours-restart-and-improver-groups/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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    Our Tours are now operating at 1000, 1400 and 1800 each day.
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    Our Tours are now operating at 1000, 1400 and 1800 each day.</p>
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		<title>Easter kayaking with a difference</title>
		<link>http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/blog/2008/03/27/easter-kayaking-with-a-difference/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      While most of us were grumbling at the cold and stormy Easter  weekend John Richardson and Dave  Priddis were out kayaking.


   Not just  a couple hours afloat. Instead they were competing in the Devizes to Westminster 125 mile kayak race.


   Their time of 24 [...]]]></description>
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      While most of us were grumbling at the cold and stormy Easter<img src="http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/dave-and-john-r-devizes-to-westminster-227px-25dpi.jpg" alt="Kayaking in Jersey. Dave and John on Devizes to Westminster kayak Race 2008" title="Kayaking in Jersey. Dave and John on Devizes to Westminster kayak Race 2008" width="227" height="151" align="right" />  weekend John Richardson and Dave  Priddis were out kayaking.
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   Not just  a couple hours afloat. Instead they were competing in the Devizes to Westminster 125 mile kayak race.
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   Their time of 24 hours 25mins 50secs placed them 34th out of 60 pairs who completed the race.  Two thirds of competitors retired due to the appalling weather conditions. Overnight temperatures dropped to -6 degrees and snow
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   This was John and Dave&#8217;s&#8217; first long distance kayak race but it&#8217;s not their last.
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   In June they are off to Canada to paddle the Yukon challenge starting in Whitehorse. A mere 460 miles in 4 days.</p>
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		<title>JKA staff get WiSe</title>
		<link>http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/blog/2008/03/22/jka-staff-get-wise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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   Gary Kemp, Krista Hairon, Chantal Quaeck and Derek Hairon  are the first to be accredited Wild Life Safe (WiSe) guides.


   The course  was a joint initiative between Planning and Environment and Jersey Tourism. It was run by Stephen Westcott and Colin Speedie  of Wildlife Safe (WiSe) UK.


   [...]]]></description>
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   Gary Kemp, Krista Hairon, Chantal Quaeck and Derek Hairon<img src="http://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/dsc_0173-227-by-152-25dpi.jpg" alt="Wild Life Safe training for Jersey Kayak Adventures staff" width="227" height="152" align="right" />  are the first to be accredited Wild Life Safe <a href="http://www.wisescheme.org/html/whatis.html" target="_blank">(WiSe)</a> guides.
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   The course  was a joint initiative between Planning and Environment and Jersey Tourism. It was run by Stephen Westcott and Colin Speedie  of Wildlife Safe (WiSe) UK.
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   The WiSe scheme is the only programme in the UK offering training and accreditation to  outdoor activities specialists interested in the development of sustainable marine eco-tourism. The course is the national standard for companies running eco-tours to observe marine wild life.
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   This was a great opportunity to learn about  good practice and to obtain nationally recognised training. We are one of the first companies to obtain this award in Jersey.</p>
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