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December 2023

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Catriona Hare

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Catriona Hare ‘Twas the week before Christmas’, on the A55, and a cold wind was blowing, ‘twas a grim, icy drive. The kayaks were taken from car rooves with care, But Keith said the open boat must stay up there. The paddlers were nestled all snug in their kit, and in the car shuttle to Menai did sit, towards Y Felinheli, as they put… Read More »‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Catriona Hare

2-Day Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course by Dave Gentle

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2-Day Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course by Dave Gentle It was good to share the weekend with Andy & Christine Bond, Ian Bell and Fiona on a 2-Day Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course including Emergency First Aid at Work at Yr Hub in Bala. The course was run by Getafix and delivered well by Jason. The course is a necessity for Leaders and Coaches which must be repeated… Read More »2-Day Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course by Dave Gentle

Autumn copy of the Paddler Magazine

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Click or tap for the Autumn copy of the Paddler Magazine…… AUTUMN 2023 ISSUE 74 CONTENTS Ile de BréhatBy Dimitri Vandepoele GB Freestyle Academy Camp 2023By Del Read 2023 freestyle world championshipsBy James ‘Ibbo’ Ibbottson Paddling with a newbornBy James ‘Ibbo’ Ibbottson Greenland solo (part 2)By Mike Keen Are you sure?By Rolf Kraiker Coast to Coast SUPBy Julie Kelly Canoe FocusBritish Canoeing’s Summer 24-page magazine A chat with… Nigel FosterBy Peter… Read More »Autumn copy of the Paddler Magazine

For Sale Open Canoe £1900

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For Sale Open Canoe £1900 WE NO NAH ADVANTAGE. ULTRA LIGHT KEVLAR just 15 kg The boat is classed as a Performance touring canoe single, its lightweight and fast, but still very stable. It has a sliding tractor seat for sit and switch paddling, although I have also set it up for kneeling. The boat is in good condition with just some scratches on the hull but no repairs.  The… Read More »For Sale Open Canoe £1900

Under Instruction: LCC Sea Paddling with Mirco Goldhausen – Day 2

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Under Instruction: LCC Sea Paddling with Mirco Goldhausen – Day 2 by Chris Bolton Three of us met Mirco at the Paddlers’ Return for a day’s coaching in ‘dynamic water’. Meeting there, rather than at a launch point, means that the choice of put-in is unconstrained. The previous day’s session had been based around North Stack. Today we had a more experienced group, and more wind from the South, so… Read More »Under Instruction: LCC Sea Paddling with Mirco Goldhausen – Day 2

For Sale Kari-Tek roof rack for sale with 3 cradles £340

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For Sale Kari-Tek roof rack for sale with 3 cradles £340 NOW SOLD Kari-Tek for sale with 3 cradles – 2 standard and one SOT larger cradle. One of the support bars behind the SOT one is missing but we’ve regularly carried a sea kayak on it without issue. £340 Currently fitted to a VW T5. Can sell with a set of Thule roof bars and feet included for £375… Read More »For Sale Kari-Tek roof rack for sale with 3 cradles £340