A full release on the River Gary by Steve Hitchin On a beautiful sunny morning, 10 paddlers set off from our base at Kinlochleven and headed over to Invergarry, to the river Garry. It had been described to me as being like the river Tryweryn in Wales. It’s a dam release and has water and rocks in it. That’s where the similarity ends in the main part. We ran it… Read More »A full release on the River Garry by Steve Hitchin
Eight paddlers met at the old bridge in Farndon for the paddle down to Chester, 1 sea kayak, 1 sit on top, 2 open boats and 4 crossover boats. Estimated river time 4 hours. After a smooth shuttle we were on the water and heading downstream. The river is grade 1 all the way down but provides some lovely views and time to just enjoy being out and surrounded by… Read More »Farndon to Chester by John Cooke
Kinlochleven to Blackwater Reservoir by Catriona Hare Kayaking is not the only activity from Kinlochleven. I needed activity at my own speed on Sunday, so I decided to forgo the potentially windy sea kayak trip around Shuna and hike up the north side of the Leven Valley from the hostel to Blackwater Reservoir; followed the route of the pipe linking Loch Eilde Mor (It would be hard to get lost)… Read More »Kinlochleven to Blackwater Reservoir by Catriona Hare
Sea Kayak Session #1 Ainsdale – Physical Tonight, was the first session looking at the physical aspect of sea paddling. These mini write-ups are for all to see what the main points of the evening were about. Four participants joined me at very short notice for a very pleasant evening’s paddling. Firstly, we discussed warm-ups, this is an often neglected area of paddling and I have certainly been guilty of not… Read More »Sea Kayak Session #1 Ainsdale – Physical by JG
Junior Club Winter Pool Sessions By Amy Newnham We have had a really successful winter season of junior sessions at Dixons Broadgreen School swimming pool. The juniors have had loads of fun developing their kayaking skills and their confidence, both in boats and in the water. We have played lots of games in kayaks, including tag, ball tag and stuck in the mud, bull-boat, Simon says and catch the tail.… Read More »Junior Club Winter Pool Sessions by Amy Newnham
An Awesome Day on the River Awe The River Awe is a short river (6km) in the Southwest Highlands of Scotland by which the freshwater Loch Awe empties into Loch Etive, a sea loch. The river flows from a barrage which stretches across the end of a deep arm of the loch which protrudes north-westward through the Pass of Brander from the northeast–southwest aligned Loch Awe. The river is accompanied… Read More »An Awesome Day on the River Awe
The River Leven and Blackwater Hostel Kinlochleven is a village located in Lochaber, in the Scottish Highlands and lies at the eastern end of Loch Leven. To the north lie the Mamores ridge; to the south lie the mountains flanking Glen Coe. The village was formed from two previously separate small communities – Kinlochmore to the north of the River Leven in Inverness-shire and Kinlochbeg to the south of the… Read More »The River Leven and Blackwater Hostel
Easter Trip to Scotland Salty Seadogs Day 1 – Sound of Arisaig (by Andy Garland) The weather forecast for our first day of paddle-faffing was good – a light southerly breeze and reasonable temperatures. The paddle-faff got off to a tremendous start as we had decided to drive for two hours to Glenuig Bay, where we were to launch into the Sound of Arisaig. The car-faff was very scenic, but… Read More »Salty Seadogs Day 1 – Sound of Arisaig (by Andy Garland)
Expressions of interest in Nepal Easter 2024 trip Two weeks over Easter – 29th March to 14th April 2024 I am planning a trip to paddle the River Karnali in Nepal. This is Nepal’s longest river and has big roller coaster sections of grade 4 so you should be capable of attempting these to get the most out of the trip. It will be raft-supported with everything included. https://www.paddlenepal.com/kayaking-karnali-river-10-days/ If… Read More »Expressions of interest in Nepal Easter 2024 trip
Loch Linnhe and Shuna Island by Adya Misra On Easter Sunday we woke up to dramatic views of swaying trees near our hostel. Strong winds were building all morning and the prospect of being out at sea wasn’t too appealing to the group. We knew this weather was coming, even though we checked everyday on multiple apps in the hopes that the weather front was delayed or cancelled. Catriona decided… Read More »Loch Linnhe and Shuna Island by Adya Misra
