“Walney Island Camping and an Audience with the King” by Ian Bibby This trip, organised by Keith, was to allow us to experience camping out of our kayaks. Including Keith, four of us decided to give it a go. The party consisted of Keith, Rachael, Andy and myself. Due to the changeable weather conditions leading up to the event, a number of alternative options were in the mix. The final… Read More »Walney Island Camping and an Audience with the King

Cups of tea on the Dee by Sarah Gille 4 peer paddlers had kept an eye on the changeable weather and decided on a paddle down the Dee from Horseshoe Weir to the pavilion. It was really busy given there was no Tryweryn release and the she paddles event was on. We all had a great time surfing, rolling and playing as usual. We even got a few spins on… Read More »Cups of tea on the Dee

Today’s Big Paddle Clean UpSaturday 7th June 2025 A group from the canoe club joined forces today at the Liverpool marina to participate in ‘The Big Paddle Clean Up’. Eric the Goldie & Rosie the labradoodle also helped out. Armed with large rubbish bags, gloves & grabbers, the group took to the water in various crafts to see what rubbish they could find. Despite the huge downpour of rain, this… Read More »Today’s Big Paddle Clean Up

A quick dash North ..River Spey Neil Thompson, John Cairns and Sam Bean.     Three of us had set aside a few days at the end of March 2025 during which to paddle the Spey, ideally from Newtonmore to the sea. As it was, the weather gave us 3 dry days, so we dropped a car at the golf club at Spey Bay, buying a coffee from the kind people… Read More »A quick dash North ..River Spey

The swing bridge by the Watersports Centre is closed for roadworks. Please use the diversion to get to the compound at the docks – use the road opposite McDonald’s, go around the “Keel Building”, and to the compound and Liverpool Marina.

The weather wasn’t as sunny as forecast but it was warm and very pleasant to paddle in.  We had 16 paddlers in total in a mix of sea kayaks, ww boats, crossover boats and a SUP. We shared the beach area with SUP inflatables who were having a demo day with lots of Red co., Gladiator and Shark boards to try. We did the usual tour of the docks at… Read More »Docks paddle – Saturday 31st May – 11:00 until 13:00 – John Fay

Ian’s boat has a misadventure – a valuable teaching experience After a very windy night, the wind dropped as forecast and the weather and tide were suitable for a return trip from Dale, round St Annes Head to West Dale Bay. We chose to paddle against the tide from Dale, to avoid launching or landing at Marloes which is a well-known surf beach. We were also near neap tides and there is very… Read More »Pembroke Day 4 Ian’s boat has a misadventure

Hi All, This weekend, the Splash Tours Water Taxi will be exiting the water and driving up the slipway and through the barrier next to the compound.  Please leave lots of room for the amphibious vehicle to get past our compound.   Can session leaders please ensure a very wide and clear route is left when members park? He had L plates on last weekend!!!!!

2025 05 18 Sea Kayak Leader Training Many thanks for submitting your plans and Risk Assessments.   I have thrown in a couple of curveballs as options for Sunday.  We can do any and will go with majority votes, or I will decide if a tie.  The weather is looking good with 9-12mph NNE winds. Option 1 – Midday – 6 pmPrestatyn Sailing Club slipway – take the flood tide East… Read More »2025 05 18 Sea Kayak Leader Training

Sunny Sunday on the River “T” by Sarah Gille What better thing to do on a sunny day than a few laps of the upper “T”. Stuart and I met our Welsh kayaking buddies Helen and Dan at the Centre. It was Dan’s first paddle in his new Raptor kayak. Lots of surfing, eddy hopping and smiling in the sunshine, followed by a lovely slice of cake from the cafe… Read More »Sunny Sunday on the River “T”