The new rack for our canoes at Speke Pook

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Preparation for our move to Pool Speke Ian and I spent the morning building a frame to help store the kayaks at our new pool session at Austin Rawlinson Pool Speke. Our first session is next Wednesday at the much…

Rannoch Moor to Perth by Chris Bolton Part 1

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Rannoch Moor to Perth by Chris Bolton Part 1 My friend Andy wanted a canoe trip to commemorate a significant birthday, so we settled on the Rannoch Moor crossing and descent of the Tummel system. This classic route starts at…

Sheltered Home Waters Course 16th & 21 Nov 24

Sheltered Home Waters Course 16th & 21 Nov 24 We ran a sheltered or home waters training and assessment course last weekend. Four candidates practised rescues and towing in many different scenarios. It was generally felt that technique and not…

White Water Leaders Trip – Swellies on 17 Nov 24

There had been nothing in the rivers for over three weeks and we wanted to get out and do something different. The only river running was the Dee and it was on a scrape, Tryweryn was not releasing and someone…

2024 11 10 River Dee paddle

2024 11 10 River Dee paddle Following a last-minute Google group from an email from Chris for a paddle on a very low river Dee, A group of 9 club paddlers met at the top car park. A short shuttle…

The DW next year

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…