France 2023 The Ardèche Day 5 – Vallon to Bivouac la Gournier (Grade 2(3)) by Andy Garland The day started with the car shuttle from our campsite at Vallon to the get-out at St Martin, where we would arrive after…

Saturday morning After a beautiful sunny week, the weather turned on Friday and it started to rain as we drove to Anglesey. Luckily it was dry when we arrived and were able to get our tents set up and chat…

France 2023 Tarn Day 4 – Les Vignes to Le Rozier (10 km) Mike Disaster strikes again! Having spent three days tripping in boats that were carrying kit, today was a day for light boats as we were paddling a…

Anglesey Junior Club Weekend by Courtney

France 2023 Tarn Day 3- La Malène to Pas Du Souci (10km) grade 1 After eating out in La Malène the previous night we were up early to inspect the river which had risen a little following the thunderstorm the…

“With the continued great spell of weather we’ve been having – blue skies, sun and gentle breezes, three of us decided to try out some recently gained sea kayaking skills and planned our own trip off Ainsdale. Heavy down pours…

Anglesey Junior Weekend – Marcus’ story… I really liked the Anglesey trip.  I enjoyed jumping off the bridge into water because there was lots of adults to help and make sure it was safe.  There was so much to do…

France 2023 Tarn Day 2 – Castelbouc Montbrun to La Malène (24km) grade 1-2 by Ian After having explored the hilltop village of Castelbouc the night before we were then to paddle below the high walls and buildings as the…

My favourite activity was probably coasteering. On the last day, we went paddling on the sea. When we came back we went coasteering. We were at a sandy beach, so first we walked to the edge of the rocks. Courtney…

Multiday Open Canoe Trip to Massif Central – France 2023 Le LCC Grand Tour of the Gorges of France (AKA – Herg’s Adventures of Spongy) The plan was born, Liverpool Canoe Club open boaters were going to France to paddle…