2025 Islay and Jura Sea Kayak Trip Day 9 Tarbet and Lochgilphead So we woke early after a sheltered night from the remains of Storm Erin. The Crinnan Canal campsite next to lock 10 was our favourite overnight stop. (There…

Great Orme Sept 2025 by Mike Alter Aside from one day of the most recent club trip to Anglesey, I haven’t been in a kayak/sea kayak for several years. As such, Keith’s recent advert for a great weather trip really…

Day 08 Sunday 24th Jura Hotel to Port Askaig and back to Lochgilphead by Ian Bell The timing of the tide made for a sensible start on water at 10 to catch the last of the ebb tide south to…

Day 07 Saturday 23rd Kinuachdrachd Harbour to the Jura Hotel by Dave Brown Finding a place to put up my tent was fun, as I was competing with people who were changing their real estate very fast. However, we all…

Junior Canoe Polo Takes off at Liverpool Canoe Club by Richard Clews Liverpool Canoe Club has long had committed –  and occasionally successful adult Canoe Polo teams. Our mixed team entry into this year’s National Division 2 League won the…

Day 06 Friday 22nd Shian Bay to Kinuachdrachd Harbour by Frankie A The paddlers were still Frankie A, Andy B, Christine B, Dave B, Ella B, Ian B, Catriona H, Debbie H and Keith S Distance paddled 19 miles From…

Agenda AGM / Paddler of the Year Awards and club presentations of major trips Thursday 23rd October 2025 Please reserve a place so we have an idea of the number attending Location – Liverpool Marina – Anchor Bar and conference…

2025 Members Survey We really need help to fill out a short survey enquiring about our members’ aspirations and needs to progress in paddlesport. Please click or tap on the link below and answer the very short survey. (should take…

2025 09 22 Open Canoe Progression We had six boats out on the water with almost ideal conditions. Dave S took us through several practices on boat control, and then as the sun went down, we paddled against the breeze…

Day 05 Thursday 21st Nave Island to Shian Bay by Christine B A day of crossings and decisions. People heard deer by the tents overnight, the heavy breathing and grunting….  Thursday was another lovely start to the day.  A few…

River Dee changes colour Well, Stuart suggested a paddle on the Seiont and his new app suggested that it would be ideal for a paddle on Sunday. On Sunday Morning, we stood around in the Catalyst Car Park. It…

This may be of interest to anyone who paddles in the Dee estuary in the vicinity of West Kirby and Hilbre Island. Over the last few months, the amount of sand and silt being deposited on the tidal flats around…

Day 04 Wednesday 20th Kilchiaran Bay Beach to Nave Island by Andy B We rose around 7 am, struck camp, carried boats to the water’s edge, packed, and were paddling by 9 am. We left Kilchiaran Bay, crossed Machir Bay…

Anglesey Camping Weekend 12/13/14 September 2025 – Wind and Waves by Francesca Annan The last Anglesey weekend of the season had a rather windy forecast with the likelihood of poor conditions for a sea journey. Having arrived whilst most of…

Anglesey Camping Weekend 12/13/14 September 2025 – Better than expected by Sally Parker Unlike the previous Anglesey weekend (number 3) of scorching sun and calm waters, weekend number 4 was the polar opposite.  Daunted by the Met Office warnings, the…

Day 03 Tuesday 19th Ghillie Brae to Kilchiaran Bay Beach by Ella A 7.00 am start on the water meant that some alarm clocks were set as early as 5.00 am. The early start was to ensure we made it…