Tuesday Easy Evening paddle in the Thick and Creepy Fog Tuesday 14th January by Colin Lowndes Temperatures had risen from zero to 9 degrees, resulting in a heavy, very eerie fog. Visibility may have been 20 metres but it was difficult to tell! The Dragon Boats were heard before they were seen, and the rules of the sea (pass to Port/right) were observed, out of necessity/self-preservation. A compass would have… Read More »Tuesday Easy Evening paddle in the Thick and Creepy Fog

A quick pootle around Hilbre.  Tim and I arranged our first paddle of the year together, I suggested just a quick trip around Hilbre as we both had other things to keep us busy with an impending snowstorm. After a quick trip through the tunnel and a brisk walk for Tim, we met at West Kirby Sailing Club, the water probably about 70m-100m from our feet. As I got the… Read More »A quick pootle around Hilbre by James G

It is with great sadness that the club has received news of the passing of club member Irene Jackson. Irene joined LCC with her close friends Bob and Sue Hamilton who after years of diving together decided to take up kayaking. Irene was an independent and lovely lady with a passion and enthusiasm for paddling. Although in her eighties Irene continued to paddle and be an active member of the… Read More »Irene Jackson

2025 01 03 The “Moonshine Run” by Roy M Horseshoe Weir to Overton (30km) Date: 3rd January 2025Participants: Chris and Reece (first part) with Sarah G, Stuart T, Roy M and Keith SDistance: 30kmConditions: Very cold with 0.9 and 0,95 on the Corwen Gauge Our latest club outing took us on an exhilarating 30km journey down the River Dee navigating from the iconic Horseshoe Weir to Overton Bridge. This stretch… Read More »2025 01 03 The “Moonshine Run” by Roy M

2024 12 31 River Eden Lazonby to Armathwaite The final adventure of 2024 was nothing short of spectacular for our club as we braved the crisp winter air to paddle the picturesque stretch of the River Eden from Lazonby to Armathwaite. This 7-mile journey combined serene beauty, camaraderie, and a hint of challenge at Armathwaite Weir, offering the perfect close to the year. 6 enthusiastic members gathered at Lazonby Bridge… Read More »2024 12 31 River Eden Lazonby to Armathwaite by Ian B

Sea kayak trip 28/12/24 – the Ormes by Ella B Five of us met for a final paddle of the year on the North Shore of Llandudno beach with a plan to take a leisurely paddle around both the Ormes. Despite the predicted wintery weather, soon after we set off the sun came out and we all discovered we were soon much too hot in the many layers we had… Read More »Sea kayak trip 28/12/24 – the Ormes by Ella B

River Eden – Langwathby to Lazonby @ 0.75 (Great Corby Gauge) The Aldridges (Martin and Nikki) had kindly offered an end-of-year open boat trip in the Lakes. Unfortunately, I could only make day 1 but, it was a fantastic day anyway. We met at Greggs just off the M6 at the Skersgill Interchange near Penrith. There was a rough plan to paddle the Eden with the most popular section being… Read More »River Eden – Langwathby to Lazonby by Mike M

Surfing Leasowe Sun 29th NEW beach at Leasowe as tonnes of sand have been placed at the shore to create our new wave garden.0830hrs startIncoming tide Wind 14 – 22mph0.8m waves predicted Our NEW Surf Garden at Leasowe did not disappoint. Even in today’s poor conditions decent waves managed to surface. Thanks to Andy, Eamon and Roger for a great session.

Boxing Day Dock’s paddle by John Fay A dry but very misty docks paddle was attended by 14 members in various crafts. Laura Groom took a club paddle board out whilst Jess paddled her brand new for Christmas Red Paddle Co 10’6” in purple. We did the usual tour of the docks and then headed back to the compound for hot drinks, biscuits, Julie’s famous sausage rolls, Titan bars and… Read More »Boxing Day Docks paddle

River Mersey Open Canoe Trip With a reasonably early morning meet at the compound, we met Mike A. and Keith and helped load our chosen open canoe.  In memory of Gary, I wanted his favourite red one and knew he’d approve.  A speedy turnaround meant we were soon at Burnage Rugby Football Club, met by our fellow paddles, Ian and Mike McC.  Together we offloaded canoes and while some took… Read More »River Mersey Open Canoe