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February 1998 |
Open meeting at Watford Squadron to gauge feasibility & level of
interest |
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August 1998 |
All-comers training day on the Thames to introduce people to open
canoes and provide information about the trip |
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September 1998 |
All-comers training weekend in North Wales, providing 2 days of
open-water canoeing on lakes and estuaries, and briefings on our plans |
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October 1998 |
Open meeting at Watford Squadron to provide an update and allocate
roles and responsibilities within the expedition team |
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December 1998 |
Newsletter sent to all Squadrons to
report progress and invite further candidates to come forward |
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March 1999 |
Open briefing at Chalfont Squadron. Issued Training
plan to all candidates |
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May 1999 |
One week expedition on the River Wye, attended by some team members |
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June 1999 |
Training weekend on the Thames |
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June 1999 |
Briefing letter sent to everyone who had
attended any training session, or expressed an interest during the
previous 18 months, asking them to confirm their interest |
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July 1999 |
Reconnaissance trip to Canada by John
Smith and Allen Cox |
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July 1999 |
Team training weekend in North Wales |
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October 1999 |
Briefing for parents at Chalfont Squadron |
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November 1999 |
Briefing letter sent to the team with payment schedule and kit list.
Budget set at £1100 per head |
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March 2000 |
Briefing letter and meeting at Chalfont
Squadron |
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May 2000 |
First aid course for all team members at Chalfont Squadron |
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May 2000 |
Team training weekend on the Wye |
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July 2000 |
CANADA !!! |
