Last weekend on the  7th -8th July the LCC  youth polo team went to  the Joy Davis Hull International Polo tournament playing in Division  4 . With  8am  start on the Saturday the lads won all four  of their games (as well as fitting in the England game in the pub  between games  ) scoring 14 goals without conceding and finishing the day with another tight game against Kingston Youth and finishing top of their mini league . Another early start on the Sunday saw all  the winners of Saturdays mini leagues play against each other and they started the day badly with their first defeat of the weekend against Pennine B losing 3-2 . Their next game  and for a place in the final up for grabs (and potential  revenge  against Pennine) was against  Manchester Wildcats ( who were also defeated by Pennine  3-2  )  who were quickly swept aside with five nil  . Then onto the Final and despite  going 2-0 down  and with some unsporting behaviour from Pennine fought back to get a 2-2 draw with 30 seconds left on clock .After  a short break we were  into extra time and  golden goals .With both teams lined up Luke won the sprint ( yet again ) and after a couple of passes the ball was received by Dean under the goal who fired it home to win the final and a great victory  . A big well done to Aaron , Callum , John , Luke , Dean and Myles . Norman Cook ( U18 team coach ) More Photos………  

Hilbre Island Sea Kayak Race. Sunday 15th July from Dee Sailing club. Mass start 1:00pm – you will need to be there at 12 midday if paddling. As the Sunday Morning Paddle at the docks has been replaced by this event why not borrow a club boat and come and paddle the shorter 4km course. We already have several juniors paddling. If you really do not want to enter just wear a hi-visibility yellow vest and paddle behind the main fleet. The forecast is the best it has been for many years – do not miss this opportunity to paddle. The compound will be open from 10:00 to 10:30am for people picking up boats but please ensure you book them….. Andy Lees from “Go Kayaking / Pyranha” will be there with the van, lots of demo boats and small items from the shop. If you would like to try a particular kayak contact them and they will bring it to try. If you are interested at looking at an item let them know and they will put it on the van. https://www.go-kayaking.com/  Telephone 01928 710770 Email info@go-kayaking.com We would welcome more club members to take part so please click the links to find out more and enter; before all the remaining places are gone. Click here for more information……. Little Eye Race (All Kayaks) 9km Paddle from the beach (causeway), clockwise around the Little Eye and back to the finish line. West Kirby Race (All Kayaks, under 16s and Open Canoes) 4km (Approximately twice round the docks) Paddle from the beach (causeway), along the shore to West Kirby and around the turn buoy by the slipway and return. Hilbre Island Sea Kayak Race & BBQ Post Code CH61 0HN  

Plastic Fantastic – Plastic clean-up at the Docks – Sunday 8 July 2018 Just sending you a few photos from this morning showing the noble efforts of some of the Sunday Morning Paddlers. Craig Ford & Ian Bibby Dom Fahy, Craig Ford & Keiron & Luca Martin Page & Ian Bibby Best wishes. Julie  

The club`s major event of the year is on Sunday 15th July at Dee Sailing club. We organise the Hilbre Island Sea Kayak Race. It is great to watch so please come across and support the event, but it is even better to take part. If you do not feel confident going around Hilbre Island, then we have two shorter distances. These are ideal for all and we have support boats and safety kayaks following all events. Club kayaks are available, and the compound will be open Sunday morning and later in the afternoon to collect and return boats. We would welcome more club members to take part so please click the links to find out more and enter; before all the remaining places are gone. Click here for more information……. Little Eye Race (All Kayaks) 9km Paddle from the beach (causeway), clockwise around the Little Eye and back to the finish line. West Kirby Race (All Kayaks, under 16s and Open Canoes) 4km (Approximately twice round the docks) Paddle from the beach (causeway), along the shore to West Kirby and around the turn buoy by the slipway and return.  The Race  How to Enter  List of Entrants  Information  Safety  Map of the Start  Registration   Registration   The Course (s)  Results  Poster   Photos…   Movie of Start    Race Report  Feedback                                       Next Race – Sunday 15th July 2018 Hilbre Island is the largest of a group of three islands at the mouth of the estuary of the River Dee, and lies about 1.6 km from Red Rocks, the nearest part of the mainland on the Wirral Peninsula. The Start is at Dee Sailing club (CH61 0HN) START TIME 13:00 pm with a beach (Le Mans […]

For day 2 of the Anglesey weekend, 11 LCC members decided to head around the stacks on the ebb tide. The wind was blowing strong as we headed to North Stack, giving choppy confused waters, but everyone coped superbly as we surfed into Gogarth bay. Once in Gogoarth, we explored all the caves and crevices, even finding one cave that we could all paddle into and then come out another entrance.       With the tide having eased at south Stack, we entered the chop and went far outside of the headland – the birds were nesting so it was important not to disturb them. A quick lunch, and then it was back to more rock hopping and cave exploring, all the time marveling at the fabulous jellyfish and amazing geology. Another great LCC day on the sea. Mike

The summer heat wave brought a crowd to Rhosneigr for a weekend of camping at Bodfan Farm. A few came early on Friday and went for a paddle at the beach. Tony went for a 70 mile cycle round the island. The majority arrived in the evening after work as the sun set and a huge red moon shone. On Saturday the sea kayakers set off for a day’s paddling, the little boats went to Stanley wave and others went to do the Forest Coaster and Giant Swing at Zip World. In the afternoon some went out on their road bikes and others tested the club’s new stand-up paddle boards on the Swellies. The BBQ was lit in the evening and the group sat out in the evening warmth. On Sunday 3 groups of sea kayakers headed out on the water and the little boats went back to Stanley for a second go. On the way home Chris called in at Surf Snowdonia to ride the wave before finishing the weekend.

Great Anglesey Weekend Number 3.  Thanks to Jenny for organising and coordinating it all.   Lots of sea trips, sea caves, Skerries and stacks.  4 Mile Bridge and Stanley Embankment saw some epic paddling and firsts. Many thanks to Mike and Ruth for picking up the clubs new SUP`s from Pete Baars at Summit to Sea in Holyhead…   Some of us even got to use them at the beach and on the Straits.   If you fancy an introduction to Stand Up Paddle boarding why not check the courses on offer from our booking page………   “SUP it up while its hot”. If anyone has any pictures of the weekend or can offer short accounts of the trips or details, please forward to website@liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk  

Anglesey #2 Junior Camping Weekend by Ellie Gavin I really enjoyed the 4-mile bridge!! It was sooooo cool!! I was the first to go down it, even if it was accidentally, and backwards…and occasionally flip over… and lose a shoe…that’s it. I went in the tunnel on a bodyboard, flipped over and almost got swept out!!! When we went coasteering, we found a cave with a minute gap that we all had to squeeze through, only to find a (terrifying) blue jellyfish! All in all, we all had a great time thanks to everyone’s hard work. I can’t wait to go there again! More Photographs………….  

River Weaver Weaver – Leigh Arms to Hunts Cross lock. By John Fay Phil Edwards and myself met at the Leigh Arms pub to paddle the main stretch of the Weaver heading towards Northwich. It was a mile to the first lock where we knew we had to portage. Actually, the canoe get out spot was quite a walk from the lock so we climbed out at the high docks wall. Good practice. We carried our kayaks past the lock to the canoe get in point which had obviously, due to it being so overgrown, not been used in a while. After fighting through the reeds to launch we continued on our journey. Eventually we arrived at the impressive Anderton Boat lift where people lined the edge of the river taking photos and waiting for their trip on the pleasure cruiser which was just returning. After it’s new set of passengers boarded the boat was off with us following it up the Weaver. After a few hours we travelled through Northwich and arrived at the Hunts Cross Lock. This was our destination and point for lunch. The lock is well tended to with mown grass and painted steps. A lovely spot for relaxing. Phil and I were joined by a red-haired chap carrying a bright red flower pot he has found during his walk. He chatted with us and shared our Cherry Bakewell cakes which he had spotted in Phil’s bag. After a nice break we headed back to the Leigh Arms where we enjoyed a nice cold drink. Unfortunately, this time we were too late for chips. Paddle faster next time Phil!! Report by John Fay More Photos…..  

Here a video link to our fun on the Tees Barrage. Special thanks to Sarah for sorting the trip. It was great fun and i’m already looking forward to re-running it. https://youtu.be/0SwTgyMQBDQ

Sunday, 8 July 16:00 – 18:00 I’m the regional rep for Surfers against Sewage (haha) and we intend to head around the waters of the dock and pick up whatever we find. All craft welcome. We had a few kayaks out with us last time, it’s great! The more the merrier 🙂 We can all go for a pint at the marina afterwards, Please come along if you can – bring a bin liner. Jayne Rigby  

Introduction to Stand Up paddle Boarding – SUP Instructor Jayne Rigby Thursday, 28 June 18:30 – 20:30 The introductory session is designed to show you the basic strokes and give you the confidence to take a club SUP during a club night and paddle with other club members to develop your skills further. The course is primarily for adult members of the club – juniors are encouraged to attend junior club (Tuesdays) where coaches are provided for free. Accompanying adults can also attend the session for free. Course is free but limited places.  If you have your own SUP you can attend without booking provided you use it. Members can book a place on this course Please go to our booking page and scroll down to the date and click on the event to find out more and reserve a place. Our booking page…….     Introductory Course for new members / Novice Paddlers 1 x six hour  session Coach Carl Leungs Saturday, 7 July 09:00 – 15:00 Members can book a place on this course Please go to our booking page and scroll down to the date and click on the event to find out more and reserve a place. Our booking page…….  

Thanks to you and everyone else who was involved in the brilliant organisation of the junior Anglesey weekend. Our whole family had a great time, especially the paddlers; Rich, Ella and Poppy. It was great to see them looking so confident in the water and trying new things for the first time! Thanks again, Amy More Photographs…………. I really liked going down the hole at Four Mile Bridge, especially when it was really wavy. It was fun, and I got really wet! It was a bit scary the first time, but the second time it was easier, and I really liked it, but I got more splashed as the tide was much higher. From Poppy aged 9 I really enjoyed going to the beach and going coasteering. When we jumped in the sea it was very exciting and very cold. We found the big cave and we had to squeeze through little holes inside it. We also saw a blue jelly fish (and I freaked out)! It was great because it was something new, something that I have never done before. From Ella aged 12 More Photographs………….

Early Bird Surf Session. Just Karl and me at the beach at 0550hrs. Great to see some waves again. Not the biggies I was expecting ting but really good to be on the water. Camera ran out of memory.  

Introductory Course for new members / Novice Paddlers 1 x six hour session (Colin Muse + 1) Course 1 Saturday, 23 June, 2018   9am – 3pm Course 2 Sunday, 24 June, 2018   9am – 3pm Click here for more information and to book a place…….. You need to be a member The introductory course is designed to show you the basic strokes and give you the confidence to take a club boat during a club night and paddle with other club members to develop your skills further. The course is primarily for adult members of the club – juniors are encouraged to attend junior club (Tuesdays) where coaches are provided for free. Accompanying adults can also attend the session for free. Most people on the introductory courses gain their LCC 1 Star. We do not charge for coaching or the use of our equipment but there is a £10 booking fee to ensure the course runs. Please either use the changing rooms just inside the canoe compound or come changed ready for the water. You need warmish things etc old trainers, tracksuit bottoms and several warm layers on top. http://liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk/QandA/What%20to%20wear.html It really helps if you have a wind / waterproof jacket or cagoule. A simple walking type one will be fine. Any glasses should have a string or retainer cord on. Course may include 1 = Selecting gear, getting in / out, going straight, simple strokes 2 = recap / journey 3 = different boats, fun session and optional capsize practice More information and syllabus……