Today has been one of the best whitewater trips that I have been on! It was well coached but there was still time for your own fun in the stoppers. The groups were well balanced and the coaches made sure that everyone was comfortable. At the start we went over what to do on the river (including important hand signals) and we practised honing some basic skills. Throughout the paddle… Read More »River Dee WW Trip – Ponsonby Arms to Tŷ Mawr Country Park by Oliver Groom

Laura asked us for a mild sea trip. We arranged it, invited everyone and off we went. Five met at a remote garage and we had refreshments and a chat about plans along with a safety brief. After arriving at the beach, we were soon on the water led by Eamon, around a large island, through the flow and off hugging the coastline going around rocks and seeing the sights.… Read More »Moelfre Sea Kayak Paddle – Dave & Fiona

Pont Rhythallt pylons to Caernarfon The River Seiont flowed gently from its start at Pont Rhythallt, its waters murmuring secrets of ancient times as it wound its way through the rugged landscape of North Wales. Among the kayakers who dared to traverse its tranquil yet captivating waters were Nick and Oscar, two adventurous souls eager to explore the historic beauty of Wales and it was good to see them on… Read More »River Seiont with Nikki and Martin

It’s official! British Canoeing has begun a new era for the organisation with the launch of the our new Paddle UK name and brand identity. They are extremely excited to share this new chapter with our members, so take a look below and welcome to Paddle UK membership. https://paddleuk.org.uk/ We’re sure you have plenty of questions and we are excited for you to find out more. Head over to our new… Read More »British Canoeing changes it branding / name to Paddle UK

It was a cloudy start over the serene waters of the River Dee, two groups of club paddlers gathered at the top car park at Horseshoe Falls. Most were experienced paddlers drawn by the allure of the river’s twists and turns, from the majestic Horseshoe Falls to the thrilling rapids of the Serpent’s Tail and Town Falls in Llangollen. With their kayaks bobbing gently in the calm waters (river was… Read More »Making kayaking great again

Seals and Serenity: A Sea Kayak Trip Around the Great and Little Orme It was a crisp March morning, Andy and I set out for an exhilarating sea kayak paddle around the majestic Great and Little Orme in Wales. The sun peeked through the clouds, promising a day of adventure and discovery on the shimmering waters of the Irish Sea. As we launched our sea kayaks from the tranquil shores… Read More »Seals and Serenity: A Sea Kayak Trip Around the Great and Little Orme