Leisure paddle trip on the Bridgewater Canal from Bollington Wharf to Grappenhall Monday 8/5/23  A big thank you to everyone who turned up, on a quiet but wet Bank Holiday, Diane Rogan, John Fay, Jacki Jenkins, Alan Peachment, Mick O’Reilly and I. Jackie and Alan were poised to see who could get the best photo for ‘Photo of the month’ competition on the club website.  The 6 of us met… Read More »Leisure paddle trip on the Bridgewater Canal from Bollington Wharf to Grappenhall Monday 8/5/23 

We had two paddles at the docks to view the “Floating Earth” situated in the Albert Dock. Our afternoon paddle was attended by six LCC members who viewed the Globe between 3:30pm – 5:30pm We returned later in the evening with different paddlers – it looked spectacular when lit up at night. All paddlers need to be aware of the hightened security in the area during Eurovision, many roads will… Read More »Floating Earth paddle by John Fay

River Tweed, 29 April to 1 May 2023 by Chris Bolton Paddlers Keith Steer (Co-ordinator), Ian Bell, Nikki Aldridge, Graham Rowe, Gareth L Jones, David Smith, Zoë Maynard, Chris Bolton. I’ve been keen to get more involved in club ‘expedition’ type trips, so I signed up for the Tweed descent. The Tweed is an interesting river that I’d paddled once before, 12 years ago, but every trip is different as… Read More »River Tweed in Open Canoes, 29 April to 1 May 2023

Sunday 30th April The Mersey Ferry was more successful today. A sea kayak, a surf kayak, a sit on top and a canoe were all out to try and get the wave. Four boats lined up waiting for the wave to hit them. I was on the beach slightly worried that I was going to get washed away. As it came it was amazing to see the canoe actually take… Read More »SeaCat ferry wave by Paul Harwood

Sea Kayak Session #2 Ainsdale – Tactical  On Friday we returned to Ainsdale for the second in the series of coached sea kayak sessions. This time we looked at what information we can gather prior to paddling to inform our decision-making.  During the week participants were emailed several weather forecasting options and asked to collate wind, swell, tide and surf conditions for the evening. All participated and we could not… Read More »Sea Kayak Session #2 Ainsdale – Tactical 

Flat Water Canal Trip Lydiate to Maghull on Sunday 30th April Great paddle on the canal today – with inflatables and kayaks that fold to the size of a small suitcase. Lydiate to Maghull return probably about 5km and a stop to drink tea. Thanks for the company of Greg Steph plus dog Peppa, Andy, Rich and Tom. Well done for not portaging and doing some back bends to navigate… Read More »Flat Water Canal Trip Lydiate to Maghull on Sunday 30^th April

Club Come and Try it Day on Sunday 23rd April Thank you to all those that attended to either help or take part in the fun events. Go Kayaking were there with their demonstration fleet of kayaks and canoes. The Silver Birch solo canoe and Ranger Canoe (with a Skeg) gave rise to some considered discussion. They also had a range of river and sea kayaks for members to try.… Read More »Club Come and Try it Day on Sunday 23^rd April

Seil Island to Easedale by Terry Smith Seil is one of the Slate Islands, located on the east side of the Firth of Lorn, 7 miles southwest of Oban, in Scotland. Seil has been linked to the mainland by bridge since the late 18th century. The origins of the island’s name are unclear and probably pre-Gaelic. It was a beautiful morning as we set out on our kayaks. The sun… Read More »Seil Island to Easedale by Terry Smith