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
For Sale – Islay adventure 14 SOT £425 Used Islay adventure 14 SOT for sale Comes with seat and Carlisle day tripper paddle. Very good condition looking for £425 ono. Thanks John Whaley 07850466436
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
Dee Estuary to Flint by Julian Trigg Back on the sea, cold and sunny, with LCC It was good to get back on the sea – and good to meet up with LCC members I hadn’t met before (or for some time). I’ve mapped our track on several maps and it’s interesting to compare especially… Read More »Dee Estuary to Flint by Julian Trigg
River Lune 0.54m great level for intermediate paddlers Low gill viaduct to road bridge on B6256 – Grade 2-3 Strid okay at this level Gorge not too bad, no obvious hazards.
Surfing at Lewsowe Bay Monday 5th April, 4pm. Surf the incoming tide at Leasowe Bay. It gets busy here with the local Dippers. Parking can be an issue. Vehicle needs to be under 2m to get through the barrier. Cracking surf beach. Surf with the boarders! Wind will be around 22mph. Onshore wind with nice… Read More »Surfing at Lewsowe Bay
For Sale – Pyranha Fusion crossover kayak £475 Now Sold I am selling my Pyranha Fusion crossover kayak due to lack of use and a worn-out shoulder; I thought I would give LCC members first dibs before I advertise it elsewhere, if you could add it to the website please. 3.1m model, Comfort Seat, 2… Read More »For Sale – Pyranha Fusion crossover kayak £475
Open canoe trip – Farndon to Chester The weather was too good to miss, and we had agreed to meet up in Farndon to paddle down to Chester. We had agreed to paddle as two groups on the river with social distancing made easy in the opens. Put-In: Holt (Roman) Bridge in Farndon, Bridge Street, LL13… Read More »Open canoe trip – Farndon to Chester
Training sessions in the Docks It was good to see lots of group out on the water over the first week after lockdown. Along with the many paddle start sessions, distance paddling, skills sessions and general docks paddles were the open canoe sessions and sea kayak leaders and transition paddles. Some photos below. To see… Read More »Training sessions in the Docks
