Reece Marsden and Harvey Harwood selected for GB Freestyle Academy Great news for Reece Marsden and Harvey Harwood. They have both been selected for the GB Freestyle Academy.  Here they will get some great coaching and a it is great platform to get into the GB Freestyle Team. Well Done!

Sea Kayak Essentials Live Coast Navigation session Friend of the club Nick Cunliffe Nick gave an online sea kayak navigation session on Thursday evening. If you missed it, you can watch it here to find out about tides and races etc around Anglesey. https://www.facebook.com/Kayakessentials/videos/3179919622019278/

Hi all, LCC Virtual Canoe Club talk on Zoom – Every Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm until paddling resumes. Next Tuesday we intend to have a Virtual Canoe Club talk on Zoom and hopefully this will allow members to keep in touch as currently the guidance means the club has cancelled all upcoming physical events until further notice. This week it is Turner Tours Ltd Open Boat Expedition to Canada (the hardest trip I have ever undertaken) You do not need a zoom account to join the talk but it is easy to create one if you want.   https://zoom.us/ You can join via a browser, download the software for PC or App on your phone.  Ideally you will have access to a webcam and microphone, but this is not essential. Please feel free to interact and ask questions either during or at the end of each talk. Please use the Meeting ID *** *** **** next Tuesday at 7:30 pm to join in or simply click the weblink provided in the Google Group Email. We hope to have a different talk each week so if you have a set of photos or can talk about some aspect of the sport for about 20 minutes please contact website@liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk Kind regards LCC

First Virtual Sunday morning Gathering / Paddling Session Hi all, This Sunday saw 27 paddlers join us for our first Sunday morning paddle on Zoom.   Many were seen wearing paddling attire.  Trevor and Jill were in kayaks, John had Protective Paddling Equipment (PPE) covering his head – very sensible for sofa surfing.  Craig was in his kayak protecting his supply of emergency energy biscuits.  We even had a pirate turn up for the gathering!  It would be great to see more club members at next Sundays gathering. You do not need a zoom account to join the gathering, but it is easy to create one if you want.   https://zoom.us/ You can join via a browser, download the software for PC or App on your phone.  Ideally you will have access to a webcam and microphone but this is not essential. Please use https://zoom.us/join or click join with the Meeting ID ***-***-*** next Sunday at 10:30 to join in. This code is the same each week and will be sent again via googlegroup email.

Long-time member of the Club, John Pegram sadly passed away today at Aintree Hospital The club is saddened to pass on the news that John Pegram died peacefully this afternoon at Aintree Hospital. He had Covid-19 and had been battling with advanced cancer for several years. We understand that Judith was able to be there at his side. John joined the club in March 2010 and took part in all disciplines. He paddled in the French Alps, Scotland, Wales and England. John obtained his Level 1 Coach Award in 2012 and helped introduce many new members to the sport, including his son Matthew. He loved camping and joined us on many of the Anglesey and Pembrokeshire weekends. More recently John has been an active member of the Stewardship Group and has also taken many fabulous photographs and videos of members paddling all over the country with the club. John was an inspiration to all and will be dearly missed by all his friends in the club. John paddling in the Hilbre Island Race John paddling in the French Alps Pembroke Bank Holiday Weekend with the club Some of John`s many YouTube Videos of club Trips

Day 8 of the World Back Yard Rolling Championship. We’ve had so many entries. Can we get any more? There’s a few LCC members sneaking in there. Check out the video below or add your own contributions…

Hi All, Next Sunday we intend to have a Virtual Canoe Club gathering on Zoom an hopefully this will allow members to keep in touch as currently the guidance means the club has cancelled all upcoming physical events until further notice. You do not need a zoom account to join the gathering but it is easy to create one if you want.   https://zoom.us/ You can join via a browser, download the software for PC or App on your phone.  You will need a webcam and microphone. Please use the Meeting ID sent to all members via googlegroup email next Sunday at 10:30 to join in or email Nadia for a personal invite. P.S buoyancy aid or similar canoeing kit is suggested for this gathering. We want to try to bring a bit fun to are lives at this strange time. If you want to be in a kayak or canoe people are welcome to do that. Kind regards  Nadya Ford

Paddling with a few friends on Anglesey by Vic Leather Day 1 – Mermaid pub to old Menai bridge. We had all travelled to Anglesey in our own cars and had observed impeccable social distancing at all times. This often felt over the top compared to many others we observed but ultimately was proved the correct thing to do as BoJo announced further restrictions a week later. We descended down in the cars onto the south bank of the Straits to the get in at the Mermaid Pub, the sun was up but there was not too much wind. Ideal conditions for a paddle. We set off, crossing over to the far shore. The wind started to pick up but not too much … the tide was still dropping but usefully had turned in the straits and we would use it to carry us up towards Menai Bridge. We paddled up past Port Dinorwic and pulled in for lunch. We had our butties on the beach by church island all with our own rocks 4-5 metres away from each other. After lunch we paddled through the ‘Swellies’ which were thankfully flat (no whirlpools this time !!)  then on through the old Menai Bridg. (No ferry gliding /swimming this week!) portaging at the ramp by Menai Bridge. Then back to Anglesey outdoors an early night in our individual rooms. Day 2 – Porth Dafarch to North Stack and back. Launching from Porth Dafarch with the sun high up in the sky we paddled around the headland rock hopping are way towards South Stack taking in some amazing sea caves and one huge wave eroded crack. We all ventured in about 100 metres. Then only to realise we couldn’t turn around inside as it was a kayaks width in places (good opportunity […]

Liverpool Canoe Club – Suspension of all club paddling. Sadly, we will now have to stop all paddling with LCC, this includes paddling at the docks. Following the government restrictions announced tonight we are forced to stop all paddling at the docks for at least 3 weeks or until the restrictions are lifted. Many thanks for all your support but I think we all knew this was coming. LCC

Liverpool Canoe Club – Update on Sunday Paddles Numbers NOW restricted to 15 who MUST book using bookwhen  (even if you paddle your own boat) This is now independent paddling so only for those who are experienced and happy to paddle on their own but in sight of other paddlers! Independent Paddling at the Docks – Supervisors Julie Brookes, Roger Colman, David Allanson, Martin Sinnott and Nadia Ford Where is it? Location map During this difficult time this session is NOW only for experienced paddlers who can paddle independently but within sight of other paddlers for safety (minimum of 3)  IF IT IS CLEAR YOU DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA YOU WILL BE ASKED TO RETURN HOME. Numbers are limited to 15 plus session supervisors (Key Holders). You must book a free place to paddle to facilitate “social distancing” using the bookwhen booking system….. You must be there in time as the compound is only open from 9:45 to 10:00am.  You must quickly get changed and select you boat and get on the water – There is to be no gathering around in a group before or after the session.   When you have finished paddling please leave the area quickly.  Members should ensure they always follow all social distancing guidelines. These include not sharing lifts with people outside your immediate family or using public transport, to keep 2 metres apart and to wash your hands regularly. Do not park on any of the roads in the area. This includes roads without markings, single or double yellow lines. Click for more information and full map……..

Hi All, As the current situation develops, we have been forced to cancel more and more club trips and courses. It is looking more likely that we may have to stop most if not all club activities as further advice is given over the coming week(s). In addition to suspending all pool sessions, upcoming courses and residential trips from this weekend onwards we are also suspending all sessions involving team sports (eg no rules polo / canoe polo games and sessions) until further notice. We are using the latest advice to clubs given by British Canoeing: Clubs are advised to consider if and how they are able to run activities which adhere to the government advice, specifically regarding travel and social distancing recommendations. For some clubs and in some circumstances, club committees might assess that some activities can continue safely. However, the way that clubs operate and the facilities available to each club varies greatly which means that some club activities will need to be suspended for the time being. Currently, we still allowing small groups of members who live very locally to attend distance paddling sessions at the docks and individual surfing at locations like Crosby. This effectively means that you will be paddling on your own but within sight of others on the water. Members should ensure they always follow all social distancing guidelines. These include not sharing lifts with people outside your immediate family or using public transport, to keep 2 metres apart and to wash your hands regularly. We will continue to monitor the situation as it develops and update our calendar and advice accordingly. LCC

Hi All, I am sure you are all keeping up with the current situation.   British Canoeing released a statement late last night cancelling all British Canoeing Events until at least the end of April 2020.  https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2020/british-canoeing-coronavirus-covid-19-update   This may have been a little premature given that schools etc are still fully open but they were thinking of big events with people travelling from all around the country.   Last night we cancelled all pool sessions going forward until the end of April.  Members spent some time returning boats to the docks ready for May.  Our junior club will be suspended for the time being but hopefully will return to the Docks on the 5th May 2020 as normal. For our outside events (Docks / paddles etc) we intend to continue as normal for now until more specific advice is given.   Members should still continue to follow good practise, refrain from any unnecessary contact and try to keep 2 meters space between people / paddlers.  Fortunately, this is relatively easy to do in a canoe however we probably should not hand out any food or cake etc.   Any no rules polo should now be no contact polo! In addition to the above, advice is not to spend more than 15 minutes talking or socialising with others even with the 2 meters rule so you should return home soon after the session.   Members may also wish to take their own 99.9% hand sanitiser or fresh water and soap to wash their hands before and after the session.  It goes without saying that if you or your family have any of the symptom’s or you are in a high risk group (over 70 or with underlying health problems) your should not attend any club session. All paddles and docks sessions will be dependent on a key […]

Photo of the Month Please send any photos to website@liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk March 2020 Click here to see the photos and to vote for your favourite.

Sunday 8th March WW skills session change the location from The River Dee to Afon Llugwy A fun Whitewater Intro Skills Transfer Day on The Afon Llugwy with Nic, Vic, Enda and Jonathan. Briefing in the Plas y Brenin cafe. Debrief in the Siabod Cafe with hot drinks and scones.  

A few photos from last Saturday on the Dee and Sunday’s trip on the Lower Tryweryn – great weekend, thanks to all – by Nikki Aldridge 

White Water Kayak Improvers Trip – Saturday 14th March LCC on the Lower Tryweryn. Lots of upstream play and many good experiences today. Ace team ! Ian Colwyn  Cracking day on the river. Little apprehensive at first as haven’t paddled moving water for several months. Thanks for everything Dave and Fi. See you next time. Jenna Katherine  A fantastic day. Felt like I practiced lots of skills. Thanks Dave and Fi x