We had a wonderful day at Llyn Padarn, under the gaze of Mount Snowdon with mild weather, a light breeze and a few clouds overhead. 11 of us were on the water in our sea kayaks at 10.45am (someone forgot to book their kayak (me), same someone couldn’t find the carpark – thankfully Vic, Dave… Read More »Llyn Padarn 5th June by Kirsty McAvoy
Circumnavigation of the Llyn Peninsula by Catriona Hare Circumnavigation of the Llyn Peninsula, with a bonus trip to Bardsey Island, an awful lot of really bad puns, and our own talking guidebook. There were five young folk from LCC Who went to the Llyn for the sea Kayaking was fun Despite the odd pun And… Read More »Circumnavigation of the Llyn Peninsula by Catriona Hare
Dove Point Weekend. Over Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of May two groups paddled out from Dove Point to Leasowe on Sea Transition paddles. SAT 29th – By Roger Colman Dave and I paddled with, Cornelia; Mike; Jim; John and Sharon. It was the first sea paddle for three of the group and we all… Read More »Dove Point Weekend by Roger Colman and Andy Smith
Crossing the Little Minch – by Tim Haines Setting off from West Kirby after work on Friday, I arrived at Camas Mor (About 5km north of Uig, Skye) at around 0300 on Saturday morning. After a few hours sleep I set out for Fladaigh Chuain. The crossing is about 10km, and takes you past some… Read More »Crossing the Little Minch – by Tim Haines
Hi All, We have made a few minor tweaks to our paddling, following the easing of guidance today. Details can be found on the link on our website https://liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk/admin/Covid19.php or outlined below: Key Points: Everyone still needs to pre-book the paddle to control numbers. Face coverings around the car park and compound are now optional.… Read More »Covid 19 Guidance (paddling and equipment) From 17th May 2021
The weather has, unfortunately, played a bigger part in the clubs ability to get as many Sea Transition Paddles arranged as we would have liked. That said we have had three groups out with two more groups, involving 5 Leaders/Volunteers and 10 transition paddlers, arranged for this weekend. Additionally, this also gave the Leaders/Volunteers a… Read More »Sea Transition Paddles by Roger Colman
Mersey Estuary Paddle 1st May 2021 – by Keith Steer The weather looked ace, light winds and blue sky so I suggested a paddle – probably the Mersey. People had been telling me of an easy get on at the Rest Rooms Pub / Tranmere Sailing Club ramp on the Wirral. From here we could… Read More »Mersey Estuary Paddle 1st May 2021 – by Keith Steer
River Leven Paddle 25th April 2021 – by Craig Ford The first opportunity for many, many months for paddlers to get out to the Lake District saw an organised group of 24 paddlers arriving early Sunday morning at the River Leven get in. Like turning up to the beach when the tide is out there… Read More »River Leven Paddle 25th April 2021 – by Craig Ford
Improvers trip on the River Dee (Ponsonby to Ty Mawr) – by John Cooke Today saw the first club paddle since the easing of lockdown, 30 paddlers met at the Ponsonby Arms to run the section down to Ty Mawr, the river was low but for some this was their first time on moving water… Read More »Improvers trip on the River Dee (Ponsonby to Ty Mawr) – by John Cooke
Hilbre Island from Dee Sailing Club – Sunday 11th April 2021 – by Clare Brown The paddling plans were sent out on Saturday evening by Keith detailing the schedule for Sunday 11th April. A change of plan to the original paddle details were made due to the ever-changing weather, wind and sea state. Hilbre Island… Read More »Hilbre Island from Dee Sailing Club – Sunday 11th April 2021 – by Clare Brown
