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CAUSEWAY COAST KAYAK ASSOCIATION
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Updated 22 Dec 09
22/12/09
Meeting Tonight (Tuesday 22 Dec 09) open to all club members to discuss the facts surrounding Stephen Chapman's unfortunate accident on the River Bann. 7.30pm, Coastal Zone Portrush. Please come and find out what really happened from those who were there and remember Stephen as a friend and great coach.
18/12/09
The members of the Causeway Coast Kayak Association would like to express their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Stephen Chapman one of our coaches who lost his life in a tragic canoeing accident on the River Bann. Stephen was active member and highly respected coach who held the position of treasurer within the club. He had led numerous trips on the River Bann and was often accompanied by his son Duncan who shared his enthusiasm for the sport. On Sunday afternoon Stephen was leading a CCKA outing from Kilrea to the Agivey Bridge and had safely led the group to Carnroe where they portaged the boats around the Lock missing out the weir. Stephen then made a conscious decision to shoot the weir on his own and unfortunately experienced difficulties.
We would like to thank everybody who participated in the rescue attempt including the group members, local landowners and members of the emergency services. The entire Paddling community is in shock at the loss of such a perfect gentleman and family man. Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen’s family at this difficult time.
CCKA secretary
Matt Pothecary
CLUB AGM
The annual AGM will be held on Fri 15th Jan at Coleraine Leisure Centre at 7pm
Election of club Officers – get involved - come and offer your services or nominate your friends!
There will be reviews of last year followed by a fresh agenda – any suggestions for this agenda contact Matt Pothecary |
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