2025 Open Canoe Trip to Central Massif, France – Day 1 by Sue L Liverpool Canoe Club open boaters were going to France again to paddle in the sun and explore the Central Massif, a large lump of rock that has been uplifted to the West and South of the French Alps. We had a wide choice of rivers, most were multiday trips with excellent riverside campsites with good toilets… Read More »2025 Open Canoe Trip to Central Massif France – Day 1 by Sue L

2025 06 17 Monday night at the docks Monday nights have become the “progression to Open Canoe” session of choice. Each week, members paddle solo or tandem (double) to develop their paddling skills and progress to where they can hopefully undertake one of the upcoming Open Canoe Trips on the River Dee or other local slow-moving rivers. The next outing is fast approaching, and only a few places are left.… Read More »2025 06 17 Monday night at the docks

Anglesey Camping weekend – Sunday Adventure by Elena Bejenaru Today marked our last day in Anglesey, a perfect blend of adventure, stillness, and a deep reconnection with nature and the layered history of this windswept Welsh island. The morning greeted us with soft sunshine and a light breeze, though the temperature stayed below 15°C, a gentle reminder that summer here is often brisk and wild. We began packing our tents… Read More »Anglesey Camping weekend – Sunday Adventure

The Magic Weekend in Anglesey – Part Two: Waves, Caves, and Campfire Stories by Elena Bejenaru After a night where the rain tapped steadily on my tent like a metronome, thunder rolled over the hills like grumpy giants, and lightning lit up the sky (and frankly, felt like it had snuck into the tent with me), the morning greeted us with the scent of salt and the promise of adventure.… Read More »The Magic Weekend in Anglesey – Part Two: Waves, Caves, and Campfire Stories

Part one: Far from the Crowd: Notes from a Rainy Night in Anglesey by Elena Bejenaru Yesterday, we arrived in Anglesey and pitched our tent at Thyn Ross. Naturally, we chose the most remote corner of the campsite — so far out, you’d think we were planning to start our own off-grid commune. People kept asking us, “Why on earth did you camp all the way over there?” Well, the… Read More »Far from the Crowd: Notes from a Rainy Night in Anglesey

Defibrillators along South Liverpool Docks. I enclose details of the locations and access times to defibrillators along South Liverpool Docks. These defibrillators are easily accessible from the water and casualty evacuation points are highlighted. Only 4 defibrillators are available 24/7: The Marina Yacht ClubThe Holiday Inn ExpressAlbert Dock SecurityThe Pullman Liverpool Hotel. Please click on this interactive map for more details. https://liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk/wp/kayak-safety-cover-lifeguards However, I enclose, as an attachment, a simpler… Read More »Defibrillators along South Liverpool Docks

“Walney Island Camping and an Audience with the King” by Ian Bibby This trip, organised by Keith, was to allow us to experience camping out of our kayaks. Including Keith, four of us decided to give it a go. The party consisted of Keith, Rachael, Andy and myself. Due to the changeable weather conditions leading up to the event, a number of alternative options were in the mix. The final… Read More »Walney Island Camping and an Audience with the King

Cups of tea on the Dee by Sarah Gille 4 peer paddlers had kept an eye on the changeable weather and decided on a paddle down the Dee from Horseshoe Weir to the pavilion. It was really busy given there was no Tryweryn release and the she paddles event was on. We all had a great time surfing, rolling and playing as usual. We even got a few spins on… Read More »Cups of tea on the Dee

Today’s Big Paddle Clean UpSaturday 7th June 2025 A group from the canoe club joined forces today at the Liverpool marina to participate in ‘The Big Paddle Clean Up’. Eric the Goldie & Rosie the labradoodle also helped out. Armed with large rubbish bags, gloves & grabbers, the group took to the water in various crafts to see what rubbish they could find. Despite the huge downpour of rain, this… Read More »Today’s Big Paddle Clean Up

A quick dash North ..River Spey Neil Thompson, John Cairns and Sam Bean.     Three of us had set aside a few days at the end of March 2025 during which to paddle the Spey, ideally from Newtonmore to the sea. As it was, the weather gave us 3 dry days, so we dropped a car at the golf club at Spey Bay, buying a coffee from the kind people… Read More »A quick dash North ..River Spey