Chester Weir by Paul and Harvey Harwood Harvey and I went to Chester Weir for some social distanced paddling. We met a few LCC club members whilst we were there.

Paddle up the Mersey, Monday 15th June by Jill Barlow I was one of the lucky ones who saw Keith’s email in time to snag two places on his trip up the Mersey. These days you need to get in there fast to join a paddle! We met at 6.30 by the dock compound –… Read More »Paddle up the Mersey, Monday 15th June by Jill Barlow

A nearly summer solstice paddle round Hilbre Island 20th June 2020 by Catriona Hare Although there were quite a few beards around and some unruly hair styles, there were only a few people who looked like they could pass for druids, and no longest day rituals ensued. Although there was talk of the use of… Read More »A nearly summer solstice paddle round Hilbre Island 20th June 2020 by Catriona Hare

Tale of Two Paddles – Trevor Strain and Jill Barlow We’ve enjoyed two paddling trips recently in contrasting locations, both with good weather. On May 27th we spent a day paddling almost 14 miles from Farndon to Sandy Lane (via Chester Weir) in an open boat on the River Dee. The other was an 8… Read More »Tale of Two Paddles by Trevor Strain and Jill Barlow

Paddling sessions at the Docks by Liz McCreery Out again at last! All safely distanced, boats & equipment cleaned afterwards. We got to see the lock at the end dock open and close (first time for me). The sun shone. First time out for our new member Jimmy in canoe. Thanks to Marty for organising… Read More »Paddling sessions at the Docks by Liz McCreery

“Constrains led approach in coaching” by Matt Giblin Tuesday at 7:30pm If you missed tonight’s excellent talk by Matt you can now watch it on the Club YouTube Link…. If anyone has any follow-up questions or would like to contact Matt Giblin about any coaching needs at Sea Kayak Essentials his email address is matt.giblin@icloud.com… Read More »“Constrains led approach in coaching” by Matt Giblin Tuesday at 7:30pm

The use of club equipment and the compound – An update to our Covid-19 Guidance The club is now moving to Stage 3, where some paddles at the docks are now promoting the use of club equipment. However, please be aware that some Dock paddles may still require the use of your own equipment –… Read More »The use of club equipment and the compound – An update to our Covid-19 Guidance

First Polo Session after Lockdown by Josie Moss The first Polo session post lock down was done in the company of Dean, Craig, Aleksander, Josh and Josie on a rather grey looking Wednesday evening. After a quick catch up on dry land it was straight into our own boats and round to the polo pitches.… Read More »First Polo Session after Lockdown by Josie Moss

Sheltered Water Paddles, The Bridgewater Canal from the A56 – By Jim Krawiecki The Bridgwater Canal provides some great venues for an easy paddle. Between Dunham and Lymm there is a convenient Layby on the A56 next to a pub called Ye Olde Number 3 (postcode WA14 4TA). From the layby there is easy access… Read More »Sheltered Water Paddles, The Bridgewater Canal from the A56 – By Jim Krawiecki