Dee Estuary Paddle 13th January 2024 Karl was looking at the weather and with high pressure predicted little surf was expected so he suggested a local sea trip to Hilbre Island. 16 of us turned up at West Kirby Slipway but a small front was due about midday and the Arctic NW wind was forecast to be force 4 gusting 5. This would produce lumpy conditions with wind against tide… Read More »Dee Estuary Paddle 13th January 2024
River Levern 7th January 2024 After a warm-up on the River Crake we headed for the River Levern stopping on the way to look at Backbarrow Bridge. The river was high and we talked about the best line down through the rapid. We put on at the top and paddled down to the brick chute. There was plenty of water and the next few drops and rapids all went very… Read More »River Levern 7th January 2024
River Crake 7th January 2024 Rivers were all high but as high pressure was now dominant, levels were dropping. We chose to head for lake-fed rivers to make sure we had plenty of water so we headed north for the Lakes. Meeting at the usual M58 Starbucks at Junction 3 we put all the boats on three cars and headed for Brown Howe Car Park on Coniston Water. A group… Read More »River Crake 7th January 2024
A Story about a Canoe Trip by Fiona Gentle We were out practising our canoe skills, a very good day out on a new section of river for us, from Tebay, down the river Lune. It was misty then sunny, 5 degrees C with a slight breeze, uncommon for early January. Dave P joined us and enjoyed it all, the scenery, Kingfisher, conditions and 0.9m river level. The trip was… Read More »A Story about a Canoe Trip by Fiona Gentle
Friday, 3 May ’24 3 days Dinas Island Campsite and Holiday Cottage, Dinas, Island Farm, Newport, SA42 0SE Details LCC Pembrokeshire Bank Holiday Weekend – Coordinator Elle Jackson and Steve Bond Friday 3 – Monday 6th June May Dinas Island Campsite is situated between Cwm-yr-Eglwys and Pwllgwaelod beaches with views across Dinas Head and Newport Bay. The Old Sailors pub at Pwllgwaelod beach is just a 10-minute walk away… Read More »Pembroke Bank Holiday Weekend – Coordinator Elle Jackson and Steve Bond
To the Lennox by James G With the festive period out the way, it was time to get back out and blow away some cobwebs. The Lennox Gas Platform lies just under 5 miles offshore of Ainsdale and is clearly visible on all but the worst days. I paddled out to it last year and a quick check of the forecast showed this weekend would be an ideal opportunity to… Read More »To the Lennox by James G
2024 Improver WW river trips (x3) and Anglesey Weekends (x4) released for booking – Limited Availability so book now if you are interested. Introductory WW River Trip (Grade 2-3 River) – Coordinator Harry Ruggles Saturday, 27 January ’24 1 day Click here and scroll down to the event to reserve a place…….. Other WW River Trip dates: 24 FEB 2024, SAT All day Introductory WW River Trip (Grade 2-3… Read More »2024 Improver WW river trips (x3) and Anglesey Weekends (x4) Dates Released
Last docks paddle of 2023 by John Fay It was a cold day at the docks on 31st December 2023 but we paddled up to the Canning Half-tide Dock in our last Docks paddle of the year.
River Lune on New Year`s Day There had been a lot of rain about so we decided to head North and do a section on the River Lune. We all met on the M58 junction 3 Starbucks and sorted the cars and boats. The levels were on medium (0,85m) at Killington so the middle section should be full with more than enough water in each of the 3 gorges. Leaving… Read More »River Lune on New Year`s Day
River Dee in Open Canoes It had rained a lot and rivers were high so lots of options were considered for the 31st December paddle. The Seiont, Lune, River Dee, River Goyt and other less serious options were all discussed. Overnight, the rain from the previous day showed a small but steep spike in the gauge and we were a little worried about how high it might eventually go with… Read More »River Dee in Open Canoes
