24 – 15 = 9 or “Lose the pie paddle” on the River Dee by John Cooke With the thought of strong winds, force 4/7  and temperatures of -2 forecast, the drive to the get-in was filling me with dread. As the reduced group assembled, we had a couple of options and chose to start at Sandy Lane and paddle against the current, perhaps down to Eccleston and then return.… Read More » 24 – 15 = 9 by John Cooke

2025 12 23 Paddle fit 🚣 Paddle Fit Kayak Session – Liverpool Docks 🚣Ready to take your paddling to the next level? Join us for a coached session designed for improvers+ (minimum 6 months paddling experience). ✅ When: Tuesdays – Compound opens at 9:30 AM✅ Where: Liverpool Docks✅ Who: Confident paddlers who can forward paddle and use a spray deck What we’ll cover: This session will boost your fitness and… Read More »2025 12 23 Paddle fit

Rhosneigr paddle We met at Bangor services, where we agreed on the trip plan over coffee.  As the wind was coming from the east and there was potential for F4 gusts, we decided to paddle on the west coast for shelter, which would also hopefully allow us to stay warmer. We had paddled around Treardur quite a lot last year, so we decided to head south from Rossneigr towards Eglwys… Read More »2025 12 28 Rhosneigr paddle

Exploring the Great Orme by Sea Kayak – Liverpool Canoe Club Adventure Date: 29 December 2025  |  Route: Rhos-on-Sea → Llandudno Pier (lunch) → West Shore → Great Orme cliffs  |  Conditions: Cold, overcast, NE wind (F3) We set out from Rhos-on-Sea on 29 December 2025—four paddlers, Eamon, Mike, Keith, and Catriona—leaning into a winter day that felt colder than the forecast suggested. The sky was sealed with grey and… Read More »2025 12 29 The Great Orme

Leisurely Docks Paddle 22.12.25 Liverpool Canoe Club – Paddle Report: Liverpool Docks Adventure Our latest club outing took us on a calm and scenic paddle through Liverpool’s historic docks, and what a day it turned out to be! The water was glassy, the winter air crisp, and the city skyline shimmered in the low afternoon light. We set off in a cheerful group, weaving our way past the familiar landmarks… Read More »Leisurely Docks Paddle 22.12.25

Junior Pool SessionsWe have had lots of fun at the junior pool sessions over the Autumn term. We have had new juniors, having their first go at kayaking and many experienced juniors attending sessions. The juniors have enjoyed developing their kayaking skills and water confidence through fun games and skills activities. The last sessions also included the annual rolling competition, with juniors demonstrating determination and competitiveness as they tried to… Read More »Junior Pool Sessions

Christmas Rolling Competition – Results Update 2025 12 16 Name Bar Roll Paddle Roll Hand Roll Ball Roll Belle 8 – – – Finn C 6 5 – – Josh B – – 9 – Klara 8     9 – 3     7 7 Dominic 8     10 – – – Finn B – – 3 – Fraser 5 – – – Clara 7     10 8     10 7     8 9 Lola – 11… Read More »Christmas Rolling Competition – Results Update 2025 12 16

Despite a predicted windy day, the Festive paddlers faced gentle breezes and odd gusts, which were perfect for a Sunday afternoon out on the docks.  John tried his best to fill us up with mince pies and cakes, but we still left room for our Christmas meal at The Anchor.   Balloons and tinsel turned the event room into a festive scene as we seated ourselves around 3 tables, and with… Read More »Christmas at The Anchor

2025 12 14 River Dee Open Canoe Corwen to Horseshoe River Dee Open Canoe Trip Report – Corwen to Horseshoe Falls Section: Corwen to Horseshoe Falls (finishing via the canal to Pavilion car park) Liverpool Canoe Club enjoyed a classic open canoe trip on the River Dee from Corwen to Horseshoe Falls, paddled at a good, high but fun water level that gave the river plenty of energy without making… Read More »2025 12 14 River Dee Open Canoe Corwen to Horseshoe

2025 12 13 River Ribble, Edisford Bridge to Ribchester – Progression to White Water Section: Edisford Bridge to RibchesterLevel: 0.616 m on the gauge Kayaking the River Ribble from Edisford Bridge to Ribchester proved to be a popular and scenic winter paddle, ideal for intermediate paddlers. Although the river level was slightly lower than expected at around 0.616m, there was still ample water for a largely scrape-free and enjoyable trip.… Read More »2025 12 13 River Ribble, Edisford Bridge to Ribchester