Last docks paddle of 2023

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

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…

River Dee in Open Canoes

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.…

River Irwell – by John Allerton

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…

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Catriona Hare

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‘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…

Autumn copy of the Paddler Magazine

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…