Royal Dee Descent October 2024 by Graham Rowe Day 1 There’s a time to go to the river when it is right to do the river, not fix a date then complain it was either flooded or way too low. The season was right, a significant volume of rain had drenched the watershed, and the weather looked generally favourable for an opportunity to descend the Aberdeenshire Dee, the Royal Dee.… Read More »Royal Dee Descent October 2024 by Graham Rowe

An interview with Tim and Laura, two club members who are hoping to do the Devizes-Westminster Canoe Race next year. What is the DW? Laura: The Devizes to Westminster canoe race is held over the Easter weekend every year, and runs—as the name would suggest—from Devizes in Wiltshire, down the Kennet and Avon canal to Reading, and then down the river Thames to Westminster. It’s 125 miles long, with  77… Read More »The DW next year

Hilbre Island Paddle 2nd Nov 2024 With high pressure set for the weekend emails went out asking for paddlers to join for either the Saturday or Sunday paddles on the sea. The tides were right for an early morning dart out to Hilbre from West Kirby. Six club members met up at the slipway and waited for the tide to reach the tarmac. It was an enjoyable paddle out with… Read More »Hilbre Island Paddle 2nd Nov 2024

Festival of light with a twist…by James G Paddling on the sea at night can be a phenomenal experience. Not being able to see the sea around you as it passes under your boat encourages you to relax, absorb what is going on, and allow the boat to move while you provide the propulsion. In the right conditions, it can be hugely beneficial.  As per the golden rule of sea… Read More »Festival of light with a twist…by James G

Soldiers Point to Porth Dafarch 3/11/2024 Wind 6-7 mph, S/E, high tide 11am, height 5.5m. After a few late cancellations, Keith, Ian and I met at Porth Dafarch to organise the car shuttle, for our one-way trip from Soldiers Point. With hardly any wind and the tide ebbing for most of the day, the conditions were right for a safe trip around the Stacks and Penrhyn Mawr. We set off… Read More »Stacks of Caves by Catriona Hare

Saturday 2nd November 2024 Junior Evening Paddle – River of Light It was getting dark as we met at the docks on Saturday evening. We checked all our headlights were working and there were glow-in-the-dark pumpkin balloons to attach to our boats. It was a calm, dry evening and by the time we were on the water, it was dark. We paddled down the docks before some limboing in Salthouse… Read More »Junior Evening Paddle – River of Light

Bloodvein River, Canada Day 12: The End by Nikki Aldridge The final day. Not quite as planned given that we had already reached the get-out a day early but hey… We woke up to the sound of rain on the tents. Thunderstorms had been forecast to come in at 6 am and stay all day. They got the 6 am part spot on but by the time we emerged from… Read More »2024 Bloodvein River, Canada Day 12 by Nikki Aldridge

Bloodvein River, Canada Day 11: Lagoon Run to Camp After The Bridge (10km) By Graham Rowe The massive camp on the north bank of the Lagoon run offered a fine place to relax into the sunny morning. The little tent drying that was necessary was easily achieved. There was no rush today, and even less than expected it turned out. Still, we were on the water at a respectable time… Read More »2024 Bloodvein River, Canada Day 11 By Graham Rowe

Last night, we joined Liverpool SUP Co`s Halloween paddle at the docks and paddled around to see the various “festival of light” installations. The Albert Dock was crowded, and we turned into part of the light festival with our various head torches and lights.