Eleven of us got together on the water to discuss coaching and leading skills and to generally have a paddle. We quickly reviewed the use of the docks and compound with groups and then selected our craft to paddle on during the evening. As we were about to get on the water Keith threw us a curveball. He wanted to make us struggle a little, so we were all asked… Read More »Coach and Leaders Session last night at the docks

Anglesey Weekend # 1 – Trearddur Bay to the White Arch After paddling in the morning, we agreed to meet back at the campsite to go for a paddle in the afternoon. The plan was to drive out of the campsite and about 1km down Ravenspoint Road to drop-off the kayaks outside the drive shop. We could then backtrack and use the free road parking at the top of the… Read More »Anglesey Weekend # 1 – Trearddur Bay to the White Arch

Saturday morning and it was clear from just past 6am today was not going to be drysuit weather. The usual pre-sea kayaking faffing began with what are we going to do discussions, first job – identify trip leaders and then fill in the blanks for Keith’s idea of A, B and C trips. The large number of sea kayakers gathered meant 3 groups on the water. Next challenge where to… Read More »Anglesey Weekend # 1 – Trearddur Bay to South Stack by Frankie Annan

Three LCC paddlers made the short journey to Llangollen for some Summer Sunset playboating The water is warm, the sun was shining, and a good couple of hours on the water. Anyone wanting to try it should turn up and give it a go. It’s safe, reasonably shallow, has massive eddy service and a friendly wave…. Callum, Harvey and Paul Paul Harwood

Anglesey Weekend # 1 – Stanley Embankment by Sarah Gille A gaggle of 4 little boats headed to Stanley embankment for a splishy splash. 2 of us got on at Four-Mile Bridge for a quick ride through the tunnel and then we paddled along the inland sea to the wave. From a distance, we could see the white water bubbling away as the tide pushed through the bridge under the… Read More »Anglesey Weekend # 1 – Stanley Embankment by Sarah Gille

Leeds Liverpool Canal, Rufford Branch – Coordinator Allan Blanchard Leisure paddle trip on the Rufford Branch of the Leeds Liverpool Canal from Tarleton Lock to Rufford Lock 14/5/23 A big thank you to everyone who turned up early on a Sunday morning. Only one no-show!Thank you, Alan, for supporting me. The 4 of us met up at Tarleton Wharf by the swing bridge, thankfully opened for us by a local… Read More »Leeds Liverpool Canal, Rufford Branch – Coordinator Allan Blanchard

Pembroke Day 2, Sunday 7th May Surfing at Freshwater West The surf had cleaned-up a lot since the previous day and was lining up well. We parked in the car park at the beach and put on in front of the lifeguard’s hut. There was a rip tide sweeping out on the left-hand end of the beach and we used this to navigate out way out through the surf. The… Read More »Pembroke Day 2, Sunday 7th May Surfing at Freshwater West

Pembroke Bank Holiday Day 1, Sat 6th May to Freshwater East by Andy and Christine Bond Fourteen of us set out from the Kestrel Bunkhouse for the short drive down to Stackpool Quay car park and were on the water fairly efficiently for around 10 am. Once on the water Ian gave us a short briefing and asked us to pair up for the trip. For the two of us,… Read More »Pembroke Bank Holiday Day 1, Sat 6th May to Freshwater East

Leisure paddle trip on the Bridgewater Canal from Bollington Wharf to Grappenhall Monday 8/5/23  A big thank you to everyone who turned up, on a quiet but wet Bank Holiday, Diane Rogan, John Fay, Jacki Jenkins, Alan Peachment, Mick O’Reilly and I. Jackie and Alan were poised to see who could get the best photo for ‘Photo of the month’ competition on the club website.  The 6 of us met… Read More »Leisure paddle trip on the Bridgewater Canal from Bollington Wharf to Grappenhall Monday 8/5/23 

We had two paddles at the docks to view the “Floating Earth” situated in the Albert Dock. Our afternoon paddle was attended by six LCC members who viewed the Globe between 3:30pm – 5:30pm We returned later in the evening with different paddlers – it looked spectacular when lit up at night. All paddlers need to be aware of the hightened security in the area during Eurovision, many roads will… Read More »Floating Earth paddle by John Fay