To the Lennox by James G With the festive period out the way, it was time to get back out and blow away some cobwebs.  The Lennox Gas Platform lies just under 5 miles offshore of Ainsdale and is clearly visible on all but the worst days. I paddled out to it last year and a quick check of the forecast showed this weekend would be an ideal opportunity to… Read More »To the Lennox by James G

2024 Improver WW river trips (x3) and Anglesey Weekends (x4) released for booking – Limited Availability so book now if you are interested. Introductory WW River Trip (Grade 2-3 River) – Coordinator Harry Ruggles Saturday, 27 January ’24   1 day Click here and scroll down to the event to reserve a place……..  Other WW River Trip dates: 24 FEB 2024, SAT All day Introductory WW River Trip (Grade 2-3… Read More »2024 Improver WW river trips (x3) and Anglesey Weekends (x4) Dates Released

Last docks paddle of 2023 by John Fay It was a cold day at the docks on 31st December 2023 but we paddled up to the Canning Half-tide Dock in our last Docks paddle of the year.

River Lune on New Year`s Day There had been a lot of rain about so we decided to head North and do a section on the River Lune. We all met on the M58 junction 3 Starbucks and sorted the cars and boats. The levels were on medium (0,85m) at Killington so the middle section should be full with more than enough water in each of the 3 gorges. Leaving… Read More »River Lune on New Year`s Day

River Dee in Open Canoes It had rained a lot and rivers were high so lots of options were considered for the 31st December paddle. The Seiont, Lune, River Dee, River Goyt and other less serious options were all discussed. Overnight, the rain from the previous day showed a small but steep spike in the gauge and we were a little worried about how high it might eventually go with… Read More »River Dee in Open Canoes

Great level today turned out a great paddle also. Get on from the corner of Kay Street in Summerseat, across the car park on the right and go through the gap turn left. See pin. Would be ok from 0.40m easy to 0.70m at a push maybe 0.8m advanced paddlers – trees down by weir and also the weir was too sticky anywhere except steps at 0.54m This level is… Read More »River Irwell – by John Allerton

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Catriona Hare ‘Twas the week before Christmas’, on the A55, and a cold wind was blowing, ‘twas a grim, icy drive. The kayaks were taken from car rooves with care, But Keith said the open boat must stay up there. The paddlers were nestled all snug in their kit, and in the car shuttle to Menai did sit, towards Y Felinheli, as they put… Read More »‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Catriona Hare

2-Day Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course by Dave Gentle It was good to share the weekend with Andy & Christine Bond, Ian Bell and Fiona on a 2-Day Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course including Emergency First Aid at Work at Yr Hub in Bala. The course was run by Getafix and delivered well by Jason. The course is a necessity for Leaders and Coaches which must be repeated… Read More »2-Day Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course by Dave Gentle

Click or tap for the Autumn copy of the Paddler Magazine…… AUTUMN 2023 ISSUE 74 CONTENTS Ile de BréhatBy Dimitri Vandepoele GB Freestyle Academy Camp 2023By Del Read 2023 freestyle world championshipsBy James ‘Ibbo’ Ibbottson Paddling with a newbornBy James ‘Ibbo’ Ibbottson Greenland solo (part 2)By Mike Keen Are you sure?By Rolf Kraiker Coast to Coast SUPBy Julie Kelly Canoe FocusBritish Canoeing’s Summer 24-page magazine A chat with… Nigel FosterBy Peter… Read More »Autumn copy of the Paddler Magazine