On the 16th of June we went on a junior kayaking weekend. We went to a bridge and kayaked through a little gap in the bridge. I enjoyed it the most when I got to swim through it and paddleboard at the other side where it had waves. At the very end I jumped off the bridge twice and Marcus jumped of three times. The next day we went to… Read More »Anglesey Junior Club Camping Weekend by Maddison
West Kirby to Hilbre Island and back by Anthony V Seven of us left the ramp at 9.30 two hours before high water for this none coach-led trip put together by Mike Alter. With the wind behind us we made good progress up to the top of and around Hilbre Island with no tide race this time to play in we landed on the beach for a quick lunch as… Read More »West Kirby to Hilbre Island and back by Anthony V
Skerries Peer Paddle (non-club organised paddle) by Gary E Paddlers: JG, Kris, Shane, Thomas & Gary. On Sunday (11th June), five club paddlers met up for a peer paddle to the Skerries, a small island off the north-west coast of Anglesey. The paddle was planned by JG, who was using it as an opportunity to build planning experience as he works towards his Advanced Sea Leader. You wouldn’t have believed… Read More »Skerries Peer Paddle (non-club organised paddle) by Gary E
Multiday Open Canoe Trip to Massif Central – France 2023 Tarn Day 1 – Le Pont du Tarn down to Montbrun grade 2(3) Having all arrived at the Le Pont du Tarn campsite within an hour or so of each other the day before and shuttled the cars to the get-out at Pas de Souci, we woke up Sunday morning refreshed and raring to go. After some discussion (while eating… Read More »France 2023 Tarn Day 1 – Le Pont du Tarn down to Montbrun grade 2(3)
Inspired to paddle a canoe? Or just enjoy paddling videos? After reading the upcoming tales from the LCC Grand Tour of the Gorges of France, you may be interested in some great online instructional canoeing videos that also show all paddlers how to read the river to identify the route to go and the problems to avoid. Please note, these videos were made in the 1970s, and whilst the skills… Read More »Inspired to paddle a canoe? Or just enjoy paddling videos?
Multiday Open Canoe Trip to Massif Central – France 2023 Le LCC Grand Tour of the Gorges of France (AKA – Herg’s Adventures of Spongy) Well, we are all back after 1 or 2 weeks of fabulous canoeing in France – plus lots of delicious bread and cheese. The write-ups will be appearing soon, and these will hopefully give a flavour of the great canoeing in France. We did day… Read More »Multiday Open Canoe Trip to Massif Central – France 2023
For Sale Pyranha Karnali Size Medium. £300 NOW SOLD Really good condition. Has the usual river rash but no deep scratches or gouges. Never been split or welded. Has front and rear airbags Connect 30 outfitting Great river boat and lovely to paddle on big water. Steph Murray 07515454611
British Canoeing (BC) performance, leadership and coaching system by James G I have been asked on numerous occasions about the British Canoeing (BC) performance, leadership and coaching system and heard many people say they don’t understand it. I have been through a few of the qualifications recently and feel like I have a reasonable grasp of the system, so will try to explain its current version. It is worth saying,… Read More »British Canoeing (BC) performance, leadership and coaching system by James G
For Sale – Venture Kayaks 2022 model Islay sit-on-top kayak. £525 Venture Kayaks 2022 model Islay sit-on-top kayak. I’ve only had this 20 months and used it 6 times on fresh water only (Scottish Lochs). ILL health forces sale. It’s had the ( hard to find ) watertight centre binnacle added to it and an upgraded seat with a detachable 10 litre bag in the back. The front watertight locker… Read More »For Sale – Venture Kayaks 2022 model Islay sit-on-top kayak. £525
2023 June photo of the month Please send any photos for next month`s competition to website@liverpoolcanoeclub.co.ukBe sure to include a short description.
