STREAM Gorge (Spean Gorge) by Sarah Gille With bellies full of morning chocolate from the Easter bunny delivery, we arrived at a very, very, very low Spean Gorge, for what only can be described as a team-building exercise. Of the floating boat to scraping and climbing ratio we were probably hitting 60% in favour of the latter. We set off with a bump and a scrape and even a drag… Read More »STREAM Gorge (Spean Gorge) by Sarah Gille

Equipment repairs at the compound We are busy repairing and making good some of our canoes and kayaks. Please remember some of our fleet gets used 3 or 4 times a week and although basic are ideal for use by all club members. Below is a selection of some of the repairs undertaken by Aaron and Alex Peacock earlier this week. If you notice any significant defect in any of… Read More »Equipment repairs at the compound

Camping Trip to Ullswater by Diane Rogan On the Sunday morning Most of us departed Before we even got there The fun had already started. John was not impressed As Diane sang so loud To lots of Joyful music He just rolled his eyes and frowned. Then the sat nav decided To take us all around the place Even driving through a farmers field Hopping out to get the gate. Eventually… Read More »Camping Trip to Ullswater by Diane Rogan

River Dee paddle Saturday 1st April by John Allerton Ponsonby to TyMawr Level 0.9m Manley – Thanks all for gracing me with your presence. 13 unlucky for some people turned out for a mellow grade 2 run. Good to see some old faces – River was moving fast a few tree hazards but easily navigable if eyes were kept open. Sun came out and finally, it felt a little like… Read More »River Dee paddle Saturday 1st April by John Allerton

Boat maintenance sessions at the docks Tuesday 4th April Many thanks to all the members who turned up to help check, repair and sort the kayaks, canoes and equipment. We managed a tremendous amount today – many hands make short work of any task.  It is amazing what 16 people can do in a couple of hours. As we move to our official summer opening and general open day on… Read More »Boat maintenance sessions at the docks Tuesday 4th April

Walney Island Circumnavigation 1st and 2nd April by Gary Bunting Six becomes two! Following on from a last-minute suggestion by Keith, what was originally 6 became 2 of us doing what was an ideal start-of-season circumnavigation of Walney Island with an overnight er on Piel Island. On Saturday afternoon after packing our boats and a long carry out across the sand, we set out from Earnse Point and paddled down… Read More »Walney Island Circumnavigation 1st and 2nd April by Gary Bunting

Club Open Day Sunday 23rd April 2023 from 10:00 to 13:00 At Our Club Compound at Coburg Dock L3 4EB The Event is Open to All, Members and Non-members, Young and Old. We have a large range of boats and equipment and our friendly members will be on hand to offer advice or answer any questions you may have. For Non-Members, Free come and try it and Junior sessions. (please note… Read More »Club Open Day

Canoe Polo – the two final tournaments of the winter season on 25th March by Callum Cook On Saturday 25th both teams played their final tournament of the Northwest and Central League. At Collingwood dock in division 2 LCC B won 2 and lost 1; to then get a draw against eventual league winners Pennine in what was a very closely fought match. Due to the draw, the team placed… Read More »Canoe Polo – the two final tournaments of the winter season on 25th March by Callum Cook