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Junior Canoe Polo Takes off at Liverpool Canoe Club

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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 title. Another mixed team entry just had a successful weekend playing in Class 2 in the Scottish Open in Glasgow.  However, as a club in the last few years, we’ve… Read More »Junior Canoe Polo Takes off at Liverpool Canoe Club

2025 Islay and Jura Sea Kayak Trip Day 6 Shian Bay to Kinuachdrachd Harbour

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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 a 5-star to a 2-star campsite was Keith’s summation of the day to come. Would that come to pass? Day 6 plan centred on paddling through the Gulf of Corryvreckan… Read More »2025 Islay and Jura Sea Kayak Trip Day 6 Shian Bay to Kinuachdrachd Harbour

Agenda AGM / Paddler of the Year Awards and club presentations of major trips 2025

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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 room (Access from the bar)Attendance register – please sign in using the sheetsApologies for absence via email, please. Secretary@liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk7:30 – 8:00 pm – Catch up with Members – Slideshow of… Read More »Agenda AGM / Paddler of the Year Awards and club presentations of major trips 2025

2025 Members Survey

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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 less than 2 minutes) Many thanks for supporting your club and helping it to improve.

Open Canoe Progression last Monday

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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 up past the Casino building and into Albert Dock. As the darkness grew, the magic of the lights lit up the water space, and we drifted and paddled around. This… Read More »Open Canoe Progression last Monday

2025 Islay and Jura Sea Kayak Trip Day 5 Nave Island to Shian Bay

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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 seals are still watching the campsite from their vantage point of the water, just off Nave Island also known as Seal Island and Blue Duck Island to the LCC crew.… Read More »2025 Islay and Jura Sea Kayak Trip Day 5 Nave Island to Shian Bay

River Dee changes colour

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River Dee changes colour Well, Stuart suggested a paddle on the Seiont and his new app https://riverpredictor.uk/ suggested that it would be ideal for a paddle on Sunday. On Sunday Morning, we stood around in the Catalyst Car Park. It was still really high, and we doubted if we would get under the bridges. Reports of fallen trees sealed it, and we looked for alternatives. We needed a large river,… Read More »River Dee changes colour

Hilbre Island / West Kirby – Changing Sand Conditions / Top Tips for Safe Paddle

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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 West Kirby has increased significantly – several feet in places – and the nature of the sand/silt appears to be changing too. The coastguard was recently called out to rescue… Read More »Hilbre Island / West Kirby – Changing Sand Conditions / Top Tips for Safe Paddle

2025 Islay and Jura Sea Kayak Trip Day 4 Kilchiaran Bay Beach to Nave Island

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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 and paddled steadily northwards in calm conditions, assisted by the tide. Before long, we had rounded Coul Point and made our first elevenses break in the Saligo Bay area. As… Read More »2025 Islay and Jura Sea Kayak Trip Day 4 Kilchiaran Bay Beach to Nave Island

Anglesey #4 – Wind and Waves

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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 the occupants of the tents and vans were in the pub, and not feeling like braving the rain that started just after my tent went up -phew, I checked the… Read More »Anglesey #4 – Wind and Waves