River Weaver Peer Paddle by Jacki J

River Weaver Peer Paddle by Jacki J Sunday, 15th 2026, was one of the first bright days this year. It’s been a gloomy, grey, long winter and sometimes difficult to get out for a paddle. But I decided after a…

Paddle UK – Leaders for clubs

There has been some discussion on the LCC Message Board about requirements for club leaders (the initial post was originally about requirements for the sea). We all need to be very careful with social media posts from others.  A commercial…

Junior Paddle to Farndon and Back

We arrived at Farndon and had a good look at the river to decide on our route. As it was very cold and raining heavily, we decided to paddle upstream as far as we could, then turn around and float…

Sea Kayak Leader Training Course with Nick Cunliffe – Sunday 10th May 2026

Nick Cunliffe Sea Kayak Essentials

Sea Kayak Leader Training Course with Nick Cunliffe – Sunday 10th May 2026 Nick Cunliffe Sea Kayak Essentials If you are a committed Sea Kayak paddler who would like to continue your journey into leading on the Sea, please contact website@liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk with expressions…

An Opportune Trip on the Banwy – Mike Alter

River Map of Wales – Banwy

An Opportune Trip on the Banwy – Mike Alter. It’s important to practice personal skills, so I took the opportunity today to get out on a semi-new river to me – the Banwy. I say “semi”, as I had only…

Kendal Junior Canoe Polo Tournament

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Kendal Junior Canoe Polo TournamentSaturday 24th January On Saturday, 8 of our juniors made the journey to Kendal for a Junior Canoe Polo tournament. We were one of several clubs participating, with more than 30 juniors playing altogether. Our juniors…

Progression to Open Canoe trip on the Mersey

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River Mersey Trail – Grade 1–2 Sunday 25th January 2026 Seven open canoes took to the River Mersey Trail for an enjoyable Grade 1–2 paddle, starting with a short portage at Burnage past the rugby fields to access the river.…

A gorgeous day on the Lune by Sarah Gille

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After the snow and ice of recent weeks had died off, six LCC paddlers planned for what was likely to be a bit of a scrape down the Lune. We were, however, treated to an unexpected rise in levels due…

 24 – 15 = 9 by John Cooke

Iron Bridge – Lose the Pie

 24 – 15 = 9 or “Lose the pie paddle” on the River Dee by John Cooke With the thought of strong winds, force 4/7  and temperatures of -2 forecast, the drive to the get-in was filling me with dread.…

2025 12 23 Paddle fit

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2025 12 23 Paddle fit 🚣 Paddle Fit Kayak Session – Liverpool Docks 🚣Ready to take your paddling to the next level? Join us for a coached session designed for improvers+ (minimum 6 months paddling experience). ✅ When: Tuesdays –…

2025 12 28 Rhosneigr paddle

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Rhosneigr paddle We met at Bangor services, where we agreed on the trip plan over coffee.  As the wind was coming from the east and there was potential for F4 gusts, we decided to paddle on the west coast for…

2025 12 29 The Great Orme

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Exploring the Great Orme by Sea Kayak – Liverpool Canoe Club Adventure Date: 29 December 2025  |  Route: Rhos-on-Sea → Llandudno Pier (lunch) → West Shore → Great Orme cliffs  |  Conditions: Cold, overcast, NE wind (F3) We set out…

Leisurely Docks Paddle 22.12.25

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Leisurely Docks Paddle 22.12.25 Liverpool Canoe Club – Paddle Report: Liverpool Docks Adventure Our latest club outing took us on a calm and scenic paddle through Liverpool’s historic docks, and what a day it turned out to be! The water…

Junior Pool Sessions

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Junior Pool SessionsWe have had lots of fun at the junior pool sessions over the Autumn term. We have had new juniors, having their first go at kayaking and many experienced juniors attending sessions. The juniors have enjoyed developing their…