Junior Winter Pool sessions and upcoming dates

We have had a great season of junior pool sessions. The juniors have been amazing – enthusiastic and resilient. They have been practising skills and trying new things; everyone has achieved so much. The juniors have developed incredible confidence on…

Moelfre Sea Kayak Paddle – Dave & Fiona

Laura asked us for a mild sea trip. We arranged it, invited everyone and off we went. Five met at a remote garage and we had refreshments and a chat about plans along with a safety brief. After arriving at…

River Seiont with Nikki and Martin

Pont Rhythallt pylons to Caernarfon The River Seiont flowed gently from its start at Pont Rhythallt, its waters murmuring secrets of ancient times as it wound its way through the rugged landscape of North Wales. Among the kayakers who dared…

British Canoeing changes it branding / name to Paddle UK

It’s official! British Canoeing has begun a new era for the organisation with the launch of the our new Paddle UK name and brand identity. They are extremely excited to share this new chapter with our members, so take a look…

Making kayaking great again

It was a cloudy start over the serene waters of the River Dee, two groups of club paddlers gathered at the top car park at Horseshoe Falls. Most were experienced paddlers drawn by the allure of the river’s twists and…

Sunday Paddle on the Vyrnwy 25th February 2024

Sunday Paddle on the Vyrnwy 25th February 2024 This is a dam-released river – the gauge was 0.44m. It was a little low for the upper, but this section of the river is also overhung by lots of trees. However,…

Saturday Improvers River Trip by Daniel Leather

Saturday Improvers River Trip by Daniel Leather Carrog to Eisteddfod Car Park The plan was to paddle the Grade 2 section of the Dee from Pont Carrog (B5437, Corwen LL21 9EH go past the Carrog railway station and campsite to…

2024 British Canoeing AGM

2024 British Canoeing AGM Registration is open to attend the virtual British Canoeing AGM (British Canoeing Members only). However, some club members might find the British Canoeing Annual Report 2023 or other AGM documents interesting, not least, as you may…

Docks Paddle – Sunday 18th February by John Fay

Docks Paddle – Sunday 18th February by John Fay Still in February and we had 20 members out on Sundays Dock paddle. There was a mixture of craft from Sea kayaks, crossovers, whitewater Kayaks and also four SUPs out. Like…

Liverpool Canoe Club Core Coaching Course January and February 2024

Liverpool Canoe Club Core Coaching Course January and February 2024 As part of LCC’s commitment to support the training and progression of its volunteers and club members, the club organised a British Canoeing ‘Core Coach Training’ course. This course is…

The paddler Magazine Winter 2024

Winter Paddler issue 75

WINTER 2024 ISSUE 75 CONTENTS A chat with… David Bain By Peter Tranter How we became the first to kayak the Northwest Passage By Mark Agnew How to always have other paddlers to paddle with By Del Read Five of…