Sea Kayak Leader Sessions, Day 5 – Bull Bay by Eamon Hanlon Our penultimate sea kayak leader skills session with Dave and Fi took us to the north coast of Anglesey, with a planned trip from Bull Bay to Hells Mouth. As with previous sessions, the preceding days had been used to research weather and tide forecasts to help us decide individually where we would take the group. Other tasks… Read More »Sea Kayak Leader Sessions, Day 5 – Bull Bay by Eamon Hanlon

Woodchurch Pool

Lancaster Canal Paddle – Garstang to Lancaster We were sent directions and details of the paddle by email from Carl who was coordinating the paddle – his knowledge, fantastic planning and detail made the day a breeze for us all. We all arrived promptly and unloaded the kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. Three cars set off towards Lancaster to shuttle so that we only had to paddle one way. We were… Read More »Lancaster Canal Paddle – Garstang to Lancaster

White Water Leaders Paddle in North Wales (Afon Seiont and Afon Ogwen) by Harry Ruggles After a successful trip the week before, we decided to venture out again, this time for some North Wales treats. After looking at levels, it was decided the Afon Seiont would be the river for us today. After a short shuttle, we’re soon on the river. The first main rapid of the river went mostly… Read More »White Water Leaders Paddle in North Wales (Afon Seiont and Afon Ogwen) by Harry Ruggles

Sea Kayak Leader training session 4: Gallows Point to Puffin Island by Ian O’Connor Participants: Dave and Fiona Gentle, Andy, Christine, Eamon and Ian.  I suppose the story of this trip starts way back in 1980. It was quite a year. The Olympics was controversially held in Moscow (the XXII Olympiad). We sadly and tragically lost two icons of the music industry, John Lennon (aged 40) and Ian Curtis (aged… Read More »Sea Kayak Leader training session 4: Gallows Point to Puffin Island by Ian O’Connor

WW leaders paddle on the River Lune by Harry Ruggles We met up at Starbucks at junction 3 of the M58 and loaded all the boats into Chris`s van. We paddled from Beckfoot down to the Killington Bridge and then on down over the two weirs to the confluence with the River Rawthey. We then went to the Casterton Golf Course cafe that is open to the general public for… Read More »WW leaders paddle on the River Lune by Harry Ruggles

Sea Kayak Leader Skills Day 3 of 6 by Dave Gentle Fuelled on Greggs’ doughnuts, we met at the Anchorage Hotel, Holy Island to discuss leadership skills. We could see the Inland Sea through the hotel windows & the sun shining. After a coffee we headed to Porth Dafarch. The team did their own briefing to each other with no assistance. David took a big step forward to lead the… Read More »Sea Kayak Leader Skills Day 3 of 6 by Dave Gentle

Day 15 Saturday – The trip home on the Norbay by Gary B The final day started with a 5:30 alarm call, a quick final pack up and off by 6:30 to a drive through Dublin, alongside the Liffey, to the ferry terminal. Early Saturday morning meant it was quiet, so we arrived with plenty of time to board the Norbay; which was just as well as it sailed 15 minutes early! The… Read More »2023 LCC Celtic Sea Kayaking Trip Day 15 Saturday – The trip home on the Norbay by Gary B

Sea Kayak Leader Skills Day 2 of 6 by Dave Gentle Such an enthusiastic group, sponging up all the information we can provide and eager to lead their sections of the trip. We met at Premier Inn to discuss leadership responsibilities, requirements and equipment. Lots of Q&A and coffee. The sun was shining at the put-in at Pwll Fanogl. We saw and chatted with David Cutts and later saw and… Read More »Sea Kayak Leader Skills Day 2 of 6 by Dave Gentle

Day 14 Friday – Boulder beach camp on Bere Island to Castletownbere Harbour by Frankie A I was awake before the alarm I set to ensure I made it on the water by 8.30am. Camping mostly on the concrete of the road wasn’t anywhere near as comfortable as pebble/stone beaches. Despite my early start, I was last on the water at about 8.15 am. A drizzly damp morning turned into… Read More »2023 LCC Celtic Sea Kayaking Trip Day 14 Friday – Return to Castletownbere Harbour by Frankie A