The 2018/2019 summer season is over. Come and join a BugPolo team and keep those Bug handling skills honed, or take the opportunity to improve your rolling technique in the comfort of the heated pool.
Next summer’s trips will posted here and on the Facebook group around October.
The RiverBug season runs over summer, usually November to March. If you have trip ideas or want more information contact the RiverBug Officer.
Here’s what we did over summer…
2018
| DATES – WEEKENDS | RIVER | GRADE | TRIP LEADER | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th October | Upper Boyle | 3 | Dale | Intermediate |
| 27th October | Leaders / Seconds Trip | 3-4 | Graeme | Intermediate |
| 3rd-4th November | Upper Waiou Weekend | 3-4 | Graeme | Advanced |
| 11th November | Hurunui | 2-3 | Henry | Beginner |
| 24th November | Okuku, Upper Boyle | 3-4 | Graeme | Advanced |
| 1st-2nd December | West Coast Weekend (Backup Option: Murchison) | 3+ | Nixie | Intermediate |
| 16th December | Hurunui | 2-3 | Denis | Beginner |
2019
| DATES – WEEKENDS | RIVER | GRADE | TRIP LEADER | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th January | Lower Boyle | 2 | Denis | Beginner |
| 2nd February | Hurunui | 2-3 | Ben | Beginner |
| 24th February | Hurunui | 3 | Simon | Beginner/Intermediate |
| 1st-3rd March | Murchison Weekend | 3+ | Nixie | Intermediate |
| 16th-17th March | West Coast Wilderness Weekend | 3+ | Dale | Intermediate/Advanced |
| 30th-31st March | Advanced Day or Weekend Trip TBC | 3+ | Graeme | Advanced |
Grading system
Beginner – For complete beginners who have never been in a bug and anyone wanting an easy trip to master the basics. Typically grade 2 and 2+.
Intermediate – For those who have been on beginner trips and are confident in the Bug. Check with the trip leader to see if this is you. Grade 2 to 3+.
Advanced – For those who have mastered rolling and like a challenge. You know who you are. Grade 3+.