Summer Isles Saunter:   24th – 31st May by Andy B Andy, Christine, Eamon, Ian, Gary and Roger The origins of this trip are a bit hazy, but the seeds were probably planted on one of the sea kayak day trips organised by Dave and Fi in the latter part of 2023. Andy and Christine fancied a bit of gentle paddling somewhere in the far NW, others showed varying degrees… Read More »Summer Isles Saunter:  24th – 31st May

Day 2 Moelfre to Benllech by Debbie Hughes After Saturday’s trip down the Straits into the wind, a select few were looking for a more laid-back option for Sunday. A start from Moelfre was the less strenuous plan put forward so leaving the campsite at exactly 9.00 we headed off, Keith’s ‘A Team’. It rained all the way there. It did ease off a bit while we unloaded boats and… Read More »Anglesey Weekend #3 by Debbie Hughes

Day 1 Trearddur Bay Skills and Day 2 Trearddur Bay to Four Mile Bridge The first weekend of July found 25+ members convening at the Tyn Rhos campsite for the third Anglesey weekend meet. ‘Damp’ conditions overnight on Friday put the collection of tents through unseasonal(?) waterproof testing. Forecast winds of f4 from the North and veering through to the Southwest meant suitable locations for all abilities were limited, with… Read More »Anglesey Weekend #3 by Eamon Hanlon

River Dee Improvers Kayak Paddle – May 18, 2024 The River Dee Improvers Kayak Paddle on May 18, 2024, was a journey filled with adventure and discovery. The route provided a variety of experiences, from the initial put-in to the final arrival at the Boat Inn. The journey began with a short carry downhill from the Ty Mawr Country Park Visitor’s Centre. As the river passed under the second bridge,… Read More »River Dee Improvers Kayak Paddle – May 18, 2024

Open Canoe Trip – Farndon to Sandy Lane On a beautiful day last Saturday, five paddlers – Mike, Gary, Ben, Derek, and Keith embarked on an open canoe trip from Farndon to Sandy Lane, covering a distance of 18.5 km (12 miles). The team was equipped with four open boats, which were efficiently loaded onto Mike’s trailer at the compound. In an effort to minimise our carbon footprint, we managed to transport all equipment and personnel to the river using… Read More »Open Canoe Trip – Farndon to Sandy Lane

Sea Kayak Rescue practice session Saturday 22nd June – Porth Dafarch Rescue practice – words that possibly don’t inspire us all to sign up for the day, but such important skills. Having been put on the spot at the last Anglesey weekend and having failed to execute a practice rescue I realised I needed to do this session. Hence, at 9.30 am on Saturday morning, I met up with the… Read More »Sea Kayak Rescue practice session Saturday 22nd June – Porth Dafarch

Anglesey Weekend 10 -12th May 24 Sunday 12th Cemaes Bay to Porth Eilian (Point Lynas) The trip was arranged on the Saturday evening with a plan to meet at Cemaes Bay at 9.30 am. The trip was planned as a one-way trip, so car shuttling was the order of the day. Boats and gear were unpacked, and cars were driven up to the finish point (Porth Eilian). I proceeded to… Read More »Anglesey Weekend #1 Sunday 12th Paddle by Ian Bibby

Paddling tales from the south coast – always have a backup plan by Frankie A Late May bank holiday weekend was my 3rd planned weekend on the sea of the month, and the destination was the Isle of Wight. The plan was to paddle from Lee on Solent and circumnavigate the island over 3 days with 2 nights of wild camping. Plan A Plan A however became plan B, C… Read More »Paddling tales from the south coast – always have a backup plan by Frankie A

Part 2 of the LCC double weekender, Saturday 11 May 2024 Anglesey #1 48 hours at home baking and sorting out kit and it was time to head to Anglesey. A Thursday arrival at Anglesey Outdoors to facilitate a little project for work meant I had the opportunity to paddle on Friday. Happily, for me, Neil M also arrived on Thursday, so after trip planning in the Paddlers Return, it… Read More »Anglesey Weekend #1 Anglesey Outdoors by Frankie A