2023 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday Day 11 Monday Ubaye Race Course by Sara B The six of us who had relocated to Le Bois des Hoches campsite by the racecourse, began our day with a relaxed start. We headed to the get-on at Le Martinet where we were joined by Sarah, who had come over to join us on the river, and Helen who on seeing the low levels was… Read More »France Day 11 Monday Ubaye Race Course by Sara B
Last Tuesday’s polo session at Duke Dock Every week the polo players play and train at the docks. Club equipment is available and they welcome players of all abilities. You just need to contact Callum for a place so please email him at: Click or tap for more information……… Click for more photos of the session……. (Photos by Jason Belcher)
Day 6 Friday – Return to Mallaig by Garry Bunting LCC Scottish Trip Day 65, Friday 28th July The Friday paddle was a short, uneventful, one to finish before the forecast ‘bad weather’ arrived. We set out from the ‘Stag / Sandy’ beach on Sandaig Bay, Knoydart and paddled around into the narrows across the mouth of Loch Nevis. Then along the North facing coast and into Mallaig landing by… Read More »Scotland Day 6 Friday – Return to Mallaig by Garry Bunting
2023 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday Day 12b Tuesday La Fresquière to Race Course Campsite by Mike F After the morning’s run down the Ubaye Gorge and a bite to eat for Lunch; it was time to get wet again!! A small group took to the water paddling from La Fresquière to the Race Course Campsite. The get-in at La Fresquière is just above the bridge near to the Maison du… Read More »France Day 12b Tuesday La Fresquière to Race Course Campsite by Mike F
Day 5 Thursday – Return to Torr Mor, Sandaig Bay by Andy Bond LCC Scottish Trip Day 5, Thurs 27th July Day 5 of our navigation around Knoydart proved to be quite an eventful day, with plenty of weather to soak up and a birthday to celebrate in the evening. We left our Loch Hourn overnight campsite at Poll a ‘Mhuineil around 9:30 in overcast conditions and began the paddle… Read More »Scotland Day 5 Thursday – Return to Torr Mor, Sandaig Bay by Andy Bond
2023 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday Day 12a Tuesday Ubaye Gorge (Gorge Royale of the Ubaye River in France) by Kurt T Backflips = 26 High Braces = 724Rolls = 5Swims = 0 We embarked on our perilous journey from the campsite (Le Bois Des Hoches) on river left. After paddling the racecourse section on the previous day, we were well up to speed with the river and current levels 7… Read More »France Day 12a Tuesday Ubaye Gorge by Kurt T
Day 4 Wednesday Torr Mor, Sandaig Bay to Eilean a Mhuineil by Dave Brown A beautifully, sunny morning on Sandaig Bay. I had just 1 question to ask today – do you wear a cag? All of us opted for the no-cag deal, it was that hot, what a start. Gliding along the flat calm sea was just so good, blue skies. It’s all going well when Ian asked the… Read More »Day 4 Wednesday Torr Mor, Sandaig Bay to Eilean a Mhuineil by Dave Brown
2023 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday Day 09a Saturday: Slalom Course by Cameron Fletcher Adjacent to the campsite at l’Argentière is the l’Argentière la Bessée Slalom course. Early on Saturday morning, a number of us got up early and went to paddle it. We walked up alongside the water to the get-in at the top of the course. We got on and did some ferry gliding across the top flow before… Read More »France Day 09 Saturday: Slalom Course, Glacier Blanc and Flea Market
2023 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday Day 08 Friday: Lower Guisane Harry R After the Upper Guisane, the A team decided to tackle the Lower Guisane. Keith and Roy led the way for Harry, Lewis and Ollie. The first crux of the river, “Shelob’s Weir”, was no trouble for such a talented team. In lower water, it was easy to navigate but with a syphon on the left and large pinning… Read More »France Day 08 Friday: Lower Guisane Harry R
2023 Scottish Sea Kayak Week from Mallaig Day 3 South East shore of Loch Nevis to Torr Mor, Sandaig Bay by Catriona Hare We had rain overnight and woke up to a damp campsite. Following a blissfully short carry we were on the water for a relaxed 9:30 start. The conditions were benign as we paddled through the narrow part of the Loch to the former Tarbet church bothy. Some… Read More »Day 3 South East shore of Loch Nevis to Torr Mor, Sandaig Bay by Catriona Hare
