Crossing the Little Minch – by Tim Haines Setting off from West Kirby after work on Friday, I arrived at Camas Mor (About 5km north of Uig, Skye) at around 0300 on Saturday morning. After a few hours sleep I set out for Fladaigh Chuain. The crossing is about 10km, and takes you past some… Read More »Crossing the Little Minch – by Tim Haines
Hi All, We have made a few minor tweaks to our paddling, following the easing of guidance today. Details can be found on the link on our website https://liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk/admin/Covid19.php or outlined below: Key Points: Everyone still needs to pre-book the paddle to control numbers. Face coverings around the car park and compound are now optional.… Read More »Covid 19 Guidance (paddling and equipment) From 17th May 2021
The weather has, unfortunately, played a bigger part in the clubs ability to get as many Sea Transition Paddles arranged as we would have liked. That said we have had three groups out with two more groups, involving 5 Leaders/Volunteers and 10 transition paddlers, arranged for this weekend. Additionally, this also gave the Leaders/Volunteers a… Read More »Sea Transition Paddles by Roger Colman
Mersey Estuary Paddle 1st May 2021 – by Keith Steer The weather looked ace, light winds and blue sky so I suggested a paddle – probably the Mersey. People had been telling me of an easy get on at the Rest Rooms Pub / Tranmere Sailing Club ramp on the Wirral. From here we could… Read More »Mersey Estuary Paddle 1st May 2021 – by Keith Steer
River Leven Paddle 25th April 2021 – by Craig Ford The first opportunity for many, many months for paddlers to get out to the Lake District saw an organised group of 24 paddlers arriving early Sunday morning at the River Leven get in. Like turning up to the beach when the tide is out there… Read More »River Leven Paddle 25th April 2021 – by Craig Ford
Improvers trip on the River Dee (Ponsonby to Ty Mawr) – by John Cooke Today saw the first club paddle since the easing of lockdown, 30 paddlers met at the Ponsonby Arms to run the section down to Ty Mawr, the river was low but for some this was their first time on moving water… Read More »Improvers trip on the River Dee (Ponsonby to Ty Mawr) – by John Cooke
Hilbre Island from Dee Sailing Club – Sunday 11th April 2021 – by Clare Brown The paddling plans were sent out on Saturday evening by Keith detailing the schedule for Sunday 11th April. A change of plan to the original paddle details were made due to the ever-changing weather, wind and sea state. Hilbre Island… Read More »Hilbre Island from Dee Sailing Club – Sunday 11th April 2021 – by Clare Brown
Dee Estuary to Flint by Julian Trigg Back on the sea, cold and sunny, with LCC It was good to get back on the sea – and good to meet up with LCC members I hadn’t met before (or for some time). I’ve mapped our track on several maps and it’s interesting to compare especially… Read More »Dee Estuary to Flint by Julian Trigg
River Lune 0.54m great level for intermediate paddlers Low gill viaduct to road bridge on B6256 – Grade 2-3 Strid okay at this level Gorge not too bad, no obvious hazards.
Surfing at Lewsowe Bay Monday 5th April, 4pm. Surf the incoming tide at Leasowe Bay. It gets busy here with the local Dippers. Parking can be an issue. Vehicle needs to be under 2m to get through the barrier. Cracking surf beach. Surf with the boarders! Wind will be around 22mph. Onshore wind with nice… Read More »Surfing at Lewsowe Bay
