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July 2025

2025 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday Day 1 Saturday: Espace Eau Vive de l’Isle de la Serre

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2025 07 19 Isle De Serre by Nick C 005

2025 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday Day 1 Saturday: Espace Eau Vive de l’Isle de la Serre This year was to be a three-campsite trip with paddlers dropping in and out at different times. We started at the Isle de Serre White Water Centre, just outside Lyon, which breaks up the outbound journey. We then moved on to l’Argentière la Bessée to camp next to the Durance River. There is a… Read More »2025 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday Day 1 Saturday: Espace Eau Vive de l’Isle de la Serre

2025 07 17 SUP Session at the docks

2025 07 17 SUP by Adya 004

2025 07 17 SUP Session at the docks Last night was calm and very warm, so we had nine people out on SUPs. After finding a discarded football, we played a little SUP polo before going into the Albert Dock for some balancing skills (jumping in). Adya, Emily, Emma, Kate, Joyce, Brian, Keith, Ellie and Amanda

A Lush Weekend in Wales by Frankie Annan

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Anglesey #3 – A Lush Weekend in Wales by Frankie Annan Anglesey weekend number 3, 11th -13th July, was a scorcher. A weekend of sea kayaking with light winds and sunshine, almost too good to be true. I was fairly sure that would mean a hideous journey from the South East after work, I was pleasantly surprised to arrive at Tyn Rhos campsite just before 11 pm to see several… Read More »A Lush Weekend in Wales by Frankie Annan

2025 05 31 Day 7 Prades – Chanteuges

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2025 05 31 Day 7 Prades – Chanteuges by Ian B The get-on at Prades is one of the most spectacular you’ll find anywhere – a lush grassy launch spot, a sandy beach, a charming arched bridge, and towering basalt cliffs dominating the far bank. It’s a place that makes you pause and soak in the beauty before even dipping a paddle in the water. We launched beneath the bridge… Read More »2025 05 31 Day 7 Prades – Chanteuges

2025 07 06 Progression to Open Canoe – River Dee

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2025 07 06 Progression to Open Canoe – River Dee by Chris I We had lots of people book onto this trip following several sessions on a Monday at the dock. Mike A used his trailer to offer lifts for those without suitable roof racks. We had 10 boats on the water. We ran the section from Ty Mawr Country Park to the Boat Inn and enjoyed a very good… Read More »2025 07 06 Progression to Open Canoe – River Dee

2025 05 30 Day 6 Chaperoux – Alleyras

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2025 05 30 Day 6 Chaperoux – Alleyras (18km) grade 2(3) by Ruth and Mike A Special Day on a Special River Last time we visited the area, this section of river had been the best run of the trip. Indeed, the guidebook refers to this run as the “The Jewel in the Crown” for open boating in the Massif Central. With 18 km from put in to get out,… Read More »2025 05 30 Day 6 Chaperoux – Alleyras

2025 07 05 Progression to Sea Kayak – Great Orme

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2025 07 05 Progression to Sea Kayak – Great Orme A sunny and eventful day saw the progression to sea kayak group (Adya, Keith, Dan, Roger and Christine) launching for a scenic paddle along the Great Orme cliffs. Spirits were high as we explored the stunning coastline, with playful seals making an appearance and even giving a few of our kayaks a curious nibble! We stopped at the stony beach… Read More »2025 07 05 Progression to Sea Kayak – Great Orme

Junior Anglesey Weekend 27th – 29th June 2025

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Junior Anglesey Weekend 27th – 29th June 2025 The Junior club has arrived at Tyn Rhos.  People are just settling in for a windy night. The campsite and location are ideal for our Junior club, which has had this camping and paddling weekend for 11 years now. Before 2014, families and juniors just attended the full club weekends. This is still a possibility with the two remaining Anglesey weekends this… Read More »Junior Anglesey Weekend 27th – 29th June 2025