Part one of an LCC double weekender – Pembrokeshire by Frankie A Monday Bank holiday Monday meant another opportunity to paddle, but with the prospect of the drive home to follow for most a short paddle was on the cards. Happily the coast line to the left of Dinas Head heading towards Fishguard has some wonderful arches and rock formations, and even a miniature house on the rocks perfect for… Read More »Pembrokeshire Bank Holiday Weekend – Monday

Part one of an LCC double weekender – Pembrokeshire by Frankie A Sunday With the possibility of rain in the afternoon, the trip plan was to head from Porthgain to Abercastle doing a 2 way trip with the option of booking a table for dinner at the Sloop Inn in Porthgain. The harbour was originally built to transport stone from the old works, whose remains overlook the harbour. Car shares… Read More »Pembrokeshire Bank Holiday Weekend – Sunday

Part one of an LCC double weekender – Pembrokeshire by Frankie A Saturday When the calendar was populated with the sea kayaking weekends there were 2 back to back weekends. Immediate annual leave request meant that May was starting with plenty of time on the sea. Arriving just in time on Saturday morning for the 9am briefing – I went to the launch point to make sandwiches and missed the… Read More »Pembrokeshire Bank Holiday Weekend – Saturday

Spring Sea Kayaking Expedition: Ionian Islands 2024 So, there I was. Sitting on a storm beach on Skye, attempting to stay warm under a storm shelter having been literally blown sideways off the water by a F7. My thoughts turned to my ‘happy place’. It’s a particular spot in Southwest Crete at the foot of the White Mountains. Its sun baked, with cooling afternoon breezes caused by anabatic conditions. Oh,… Read More »Spring Sea Kayaking Expedition: Ionian Islands 2024

Pembrokeshire Bank Holiday Weekend bonus trips by Catriona Hare Andy, Ian and I went from Porth Clais to Solva; this was to allow us to hide from the northerly wind which like the rest of the week didn’t blow as predicted, and we weren’t sheltered . We also realised that Solva and Porth Clais are not easily accessible at low tide. Leaving Porth Clais Arriving back there was another 200m… Read More »Pembrokeshire Bank Holiday Weekend bonus trips

The weather proved good with lots of club volunteers providing come and try it sessions for non-members as well as coached sessions for current members. It was great to see the junior club members out on the water and trying lots of different types of kayaks and boats. A big thank you to all involved, volunteers, attendees and prospective new club members. There was a variety of events and activities… Read More »2024 April Open Day

Club Open Day On the last Sunday of April, every year Sunday 28th April 2024 from 10:00 to 13:00 At Our Club Compound at Coburg Dock L3 4EB The Event is Open to All, Members and Non-members, Young and Old. We have a large range of boats and equipment and our friendly members will be on hand to offer advice or answer any questions you may have. For Non-Members, Free taster… Read More »Club Open Day 2024

Easter Sea Kayaking on Anglesey by Ian Bell As there was no Scotland trip this year I instigated a group to paddle with a very flexible agenda. After several emails 9 of us finally committed to meet up on Good Friday. On Thursday we had a panic as the chosen campsite closed due to a waterlogged field. After some internet searching Adya found us an acceptable alternative. Saturday was a… Read More »Easter Sea Kayaking on Anglesey by Ian Bell

A sunny day on The Dee, 0.85m to Erbistock from Ponsonby It was good to go canoeing in a canoe. We got on at a pub and we got off at the pub. We went to The Boat from Ponsonby Arms, running two sections of The Dee. John’s team of eight got on just before us in their kayaks. The river had a good flow as we passed John’s team… Read More »A sunny day on The Dee, 0.85m to Erbistock from Ponsonby by Dave Gentle