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2025 09 22 Open Canoe Progression We had six boats out on the water with almost ideal conditions. Dave S took us through several practices on boat control, and then as the sun went down, we paddled against the breeze…

Day 05 Thursday 21st Nave Island to Shian Bay by Christine B A day of crossings and decisions. People heard deer by the tents overnight, the heavy breathing and grunting….  Thursday was another lovely start to the day.  A few…

River Dee changes colour Well, Stuart suggested a paddle on the Seiont and his new app suggested that it would be ideal for a paddle on Sunday. On Sunday Morning, we stood around in the Catalyst Car Park. It…

This may be of interest to anyone who paddles in the Dee estuary in the vicinity of West Kirby and Hilbre Island. Over the last few months, the amount of sand and silt being deposited on the tidal flats around…

Day 04 Wednesday 20th Kilchiaran Bay Beach to Nave Island by Andy B We rose around 7 am, struck camp, carried boats to the water’s edge, packed, and were paddling by 9 am. We left Kilchiaran Bay, crossed Machir Bay…

Anglesey Camping Weekend 12/13/14 September 2025 – Wind and Waves by Francesca Annan The last Anglesey weekend of the season had a rather windy forecast with the likelihood of poor conditions for a sea journey. Having arrived whilst most of…

Anglesey Camping Weekend 12/13/14 September 2025 – Better than expected by Sally Parker Unlike the previous Anglesey weekend (number 3) of scorching sun and calm waters, weekend number 4 was the polar opposite.  Daunted by the Met Office warnings, the…

Day 03 Tuesday 19th Ghillie Brae to Kilchiaran Bay Beach by Ella A 7.00 am start on the water meant that some alarm clocks were set as early as 5.00 am. The early start was to ensure we made it…

Day 02 Monday 18th Eilean Imersay (Ardbeg) to the north end of Laggan Bay (Ghillie Brae – Laggan Estate) by Debbie Packed up and on the water promptly at 9.00, no time for faffing, we are now a fully trained…