River Tweed, 29 April to 1 May 2023 by Chris Bolton Paddlers Keith Steer (Co-ordinator), Ian Bell, Nikki Aldridge, Graham Rowe, Gareth L Jones, David Smith, Zoë Maynard, Chris Bolton. I’ve been keen to get more involved in club ‘expedition’ type trips, so I signed up for the Tweed descent. The Tweed is an interesting river that I’d paddled once before, 12 years ago, but every trip is different as… Read More »River Tweed in Open Canoes, 29 April to 1 May 2023

Sunday 30th April The Mersey Ferry was more successful today. A sea kayak, a surf kayak, a sit on top and a canoe were all out to try and get the wave. Four boats lined up waiting for the wave to hit them. I was on the beach slightly worried that I was going to get washed away. As it came it was amazing to see the canoe actually take… Read More »SeaCat ferry wave by Paul Harwood

Sea Kayak Session #2 Ainsdale – Tactical  On Friday we returned to Ainsdale for the second in the series of coached sea kayak sessions. This time we looked at what information we can gather prior to paddling to inform our decision-making.  During the week participants were emailed several weather forecasting options and asked to collate wind, swell, tide and surf conditions for the evening. All participated and we could not… Read More »Sea Kayak Session #2 Ainsdale – Tactical 

Flat Water Canal Trip Lydiate to Maghull on Sunday 30th April Great paddle on the canal today – with inflatables and kayaks that fold to the size of a small suitcase. Lydiate to Maghull return probably about 5km and a stop to drink tea. Thanks for the company of Greg Steph plus dog Peppa, Andy, Rich and Tom. Well done for not portaging and doing some back bends to navigate… Read More »Flat Water Canal Trip Lydiate to Maghull on Sunday 30^th April