River Goyt Loop on 30th December We met at Life Leisure Pool in Romiley and shuttled the cars down to Chadkirk Country Park car Park. We seal launched into the canal and headed out for the paddle to Marple Viaduct. We met two canal barges along the way and kept well over to the right to keep clear as they passed. The strong winds blew one of the old trees… Read More »River Goyt Loop on 30th December

Leasowe Bay Surfing on 28th December The winds were strong and the waves large but it was good to see the old guard out along with some of the new paddlers taking advantage of the opportunity to get out.

LCC Safety Kayakers support Liverpool Open Water Swim on Boxing Day by Jim Duffy Liverpool Open Water Swim on Boxing Day The air temperature was merely 5 Celsius and the water temperature was only 4.2 Celsius but that didn’t deter Liverpool Open Water Swimming Club taking part in their annual Boxing Day ‘dip’ in the Salthouse Dock. Just over 70 swimmers took part in front of several hundred spectators and supporters… Read More »LCC Safety Kayakers support Liverpool Open Water Swim on Boxing Day by Jim Duffy

The Third Club Christmas Paddle on Christmas Eve The third Christmas paddle finally got underway on Christmas Eve, 24th December. The previous week was postponed due to strong winds, freezing temperatures and a wind chill of minus 6 degrees Celsius. We turned up at the docks, selected a boat for the paddle and chatted in the morning sunshine. It was a bright day with little or no wind. We paddle… Read More »The Third Club Christmas Paddle on Christmas Eve

LCC Rolling Competition Round 7 Thursday 22nd December This was the final round of the annual rolling competition. Paddlers had 30 seconds to do as many full 360-degree rotations as possible either with the paddle, side of the pool or with their hands. Congratulations to Harvey for his incredible 14 paddle rolls especially as it was in a C1. Poppy manged a spectacular 12 bar rolls blowing away the opposition… Read More »LCC Rolling Competition Round 7 Thursday 22nd December

Just found some bits of footage from Scotland 2022 trip, not sure if posted these clips so here we go. Next trip is only like 16 weeks away, can’t wait ! We ran more rivers and more slides but I just found these clips on a SD card.

Christmas Freestyle Competition by Paul Harwood Monday 19th December saw the Liverpool Canoe Club Christmas Freestyle champion crowned. With only six competitors on the water, it was anybodys for the taking. Adrian kicked things off with some Bow Stalls and stern squirts. Paul went for a party trick, which is upside down to bow stall in one smooth movement, Steve managed to get some cartwheels in there, and Harvey was… Read More »Christmas Freestyle Competition by Paul Harwood

LCC Rolling Competition Round 6 Tuesday 20th December Last week of the Annual Christmas Rolling competition. You have 30 seconds to do as many full 360-degree rotations as possible either with the paddle, side of the pool or with your hands. Paddle Rolls: No. Side or Bank Rolls: No. Hand Rolls: No. Keith S 10 Keith S 10 Harvey H 5 Stuart C 5 Harvey H 9 Richard C 13… Read More »LCC Rolling Competition Round 6 Tuesday 20th December

LCC Rolling Competition Round 5 Monday 19th December Last week of the Annual Christmas Rolling competition. You have 30 seconds to do as many full 360-degree rotations as possible either with the paddle, side of the pool or with your hands. Paddle Rolls: No. Side or Bank Rolls: No. Hand Rolls: No. Keith S 10 Keith S 10 Harvey H 5 Stuart C 5 Harvey H 9 Richard C 13… Read More »LCC Rolling Competition Round 5 Monday 19th December