Sea Kayak Session #2 Ainsdale – Tactical  On Friday we returned to Ainsdale for the second in the series of coached sea kayak sessions. This time we looked at what information we can gather prior to paddling to inform our decision-making.  During the week participants were emailed several weather forecasting options and asked to collate wind, swell, tide and surf conditions for the evening. All participated and we could not… Read More »Sea Kayak Session #2 Ainsdale – Tactical 

Flat Water Canal Trip Lydiate to Maghull on Sunday 30th April Great paddle on the canal today – with inflatables and kayaks that fold to the size of a small suitcase. Lydiate to Maghull return probably about 5km and a stop to drink tea. Thanks for the company of Greg Steph plus dog Peppa, Andy, Rich and Tom. Well done for not portaging and doing some back bends to navigate… Read More »Flat Water Canal Trip Lydiate to Maghull on Sunday 30^th April

Club Come and Try it Day on Sunday 23rd April Thank you to all those that attended to either help or take part in the fun events. Go Kayaking were there with their demonstration fleet of kayaks and canoes. The Silver Birch solo canoe and Ranger Canoe (with a Skeg) gave rise to some considered discussion. They also had a range of river and sea kayaks for members to try.… Read More »Club Come and Try it Day on Sunday 23^rd April

Seil Island to Easedale by Terry Smith Seil is one of the Slate Islands, located on the east side of the Firth of Lorn, 7 miles southwest of Oban, in Scotland. Seil has been linked to the mainland by bridge since the late 18th century. The origins of the island’s name are unclear and probably pre-Gaelic. It was a beautiful morning as we set out on our kayaks. The sun… Read More »Seil Island to Easedale by Terry Smith

Club Open Day On the last Sunday of April, every year Sunday 23rd April 2023 from 10:00 to 13:00 At Our Club Compound at Coburg Dock L3 4EB The Event is Open to All, Members and Non-members, Young and Old. We have a large range of boats and equipment and our friendly members will be on hand to offer advice or answer any questions you may have. For Non-Members, Free come… Read More »Club Open Day

The Ferry Wave by Paul Harwood Last night was the year’s first attempt at catching the Novelty Ferry Wave. Every day at 1915hrs, during the summer months, the Sea Cat sets off from Liverpool to the Isle of Man, creating a huge wake from its twin hulls. Two hours before high tide, with absolutely no wind, looked like the perfect conditions. Karl Tattum, Harvey Harwood and I got into the water… Read More »The Ferry Wave by Paul Harwood

A full release on the River Gary by Steve Hitchin On a beautiful sunny morning, 10 paddlers set off from our base at Kinlochleven and headed over to Invergarry, to the river Garry. It had been described to me as being like the river Tryweryn in Wales. It’s a dam release and has water and rocks in it. That’s where the similarity ends in the main part. We ran it… Read More »A full release on the River Garry by Steve Hitchin

Eight paddlers met at the old bridge in Farndon for the paddle down to Chester, 1 sea kayak, 1 sit on top, 2 open boats and 4 crossover boats. Estimated river time 4 hours. After a smooth shuttle we were on the water and heading downstream. The river is grade 1 all the way down but provides some lovely views and time to just enjoy being out and surrounded by… Read More »Farndon to Chester by John Cooke

Kinlochleven to Blackwater Reservoir by Catriona Hare Kayaking is not the only activity from Kinlochleven.  I needed activity at my own speed on Sunday, so I decided to forgo the potentially windy sea kayak trip around Shuna and hike up the north side of the Leven Valley from the hostel to  Blackwater Reservoir; followed the route of the pipe linking Loch Eilde Mor (It would be hard to get lost)… Read More »Kinlochleven to Blackwater Reservoir by Catriona Hare

Sea Kayak Session #1 Ainsdale – Physical Tonight, was the first session looking at the physical aspect of sea paddling. These mini write-ups are for all to see what the main points of the evening were about. Four participants joined me at very short notice for a very pleasant evening’s paddling.  Firstly, we discussed warm-ups, this is an often neglected area of paddling and I have certainly been guilty of not… Read More »Sea Kayak Session #1 Ainsdale – Physical by JG