LCC uses WhatsApp as an informal communications channel between members for paddling related topics. It is a way of testing if there is interest in a potential trip, but all club trips must be listed on the calendar and made open to all members.
To join a WhatsApp group, email the club, listing the groups you want to join or WhatsApp John Speakman to be added to or removed from any group
To make it easy for trip leaders to contact trip participants please consider configuring your WhatsApp to show your full name.
Current groups:
- Paddler chat
- LCC Sea kayaking
- LCC River kayaking
- LCC Open boating
- Canoe Polo
The use of each group is outlined at the top of each group page and is included here for reference. Some guidelines are applicable to all the groups:
- Remember not everyone wants to be informed of your private chat.
- Not intended for arranging your own peer trips.
- Divergence from guidance will result in warning by group admin, suspension from group is possible.
Paddling Chat
A group for LCC members to share questions and thoughts about paddling adventures.
- Share pics or video clips from trips.
- Enquire about or sell kit.
- Not for advertising commercial matters.
For the discipline specific groups, please keep contributions related to LCC calendar events.
Use these groups to:
- Notify others of new events added to calendar
- Find others interested, then add event to calendar
- To advise of last-minute changes to event details.
LCC River Kayaking
A group for LCC members with an interest in river paddling at any ability level.
LCC Sea Kayaking
A group for LCC members with an interest in sea kayaking at any ability level.
LCC Open Canoe
A group for LCC members with an interest in paddling open boats at any ability level.
Canoe Polo
A group for LCC members with an interest in playing Canoe Polo at any ability level.
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in sanctions as given in Section 7 of the Constitution.
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