It was a cloudy start over the serene waters of the River Dee, two groups of club paddlers gathered at the top car park at Horseshoe Falls. Most were experienced paddlers drawn by the allure of the river’s twists and turns, from the majestic Horseshoe Falls to the thrilling rapids of the Serpent’s Tail and Town Falls in Llangollen. With their kayaks bobbing gently in the calm waters (river was… Read More »Making kayaking great again

Seals and Serenity: A Sea Kayak Trip Around the Great and Little Orme It was a crisp March morning, Andy and I set out for an exhilarating sea kayak paddle around the majestic Great and Little Orme in Wales. The sun peeked through the clouds, promising a day of adventure and discovery on the shimmering waters of the Irish Sea. As we launched our sea kayaks from the tranquil shores… Read More »Seals and Serenity: A Sea Kayak Trip Around the Great and Little Orme

Sunday Paddle on the Vyrnwy 25th February 2024 This is a dam-released river – the gauge was 0.44m. It was a little low for the upper, but this section of the river is also overhung by lots of trees. However, this was the ideal level for the lower section which apart from one tree across the whole river at the first major rapid (Portage River right) was wide and deep… Read More »Sunday Paddle on the Vyrnwy 25th February 2024

Saturday Improvers River Trip by Daniel Leather Carrog to Eisteddfod Car Park The plan was to paddle the Grade 2 section of the Dee from Pont Carrog (B5437, Corwen LL21 9EH go past the Carrog railway station and campsite to the bridge) [code to paste into google = XMMJ+97 Corwen] to (Eisteddfod Car Park in Llangollen LL20 8SW) [code to paste XRFF+R2 Llangollen].  This section requires a small portage around… Read More »Saturday Improvers River Trip by Daniel Leather

2024 British Canoeing AGM Registration is open to attend the virtual British Canoeing AGM (British Canoeing Members only). However, some club members might find the British Canoeing Annual Report 2023 or other AGM documents interesting, not least, as you may recognise a current club member on page 41. British Canoeing will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the evening of Tuesday 12 March 2024. Immediately following the AGM,… Read More »2024 British Canoeing AGM

Sunday 18th February – River Seiont (grade 3(4)) – White Water Kayak We made an early start and met at Bangor Services on the A55 for coffee and breakfast before heading to the Seiont. The level was medium and had stopped going up so we were feeling happy. It was mine and Martin’s first time on the Seiont, but (spoiler alert) it won’t be our last. We moved all the boats… Read More »Sunday 18th February – River Seiont (grade 3(4)) – White Water Kayak

Saturday 17th February – River Lune (grade 2/3) – White Water Kayak Three of us met at services on the M6 and decided on the River Lune from Beck Foot down to Kirkby Lonsdale, taking in 2 sections from the guides. River levels were looking a little low but not too bad. We put all the boats on one car, left one car at the get out and drove up the… Read More »Saturday 17th February – River Lune (grade 2/3) – White Water Kayak

Docks Paddle – Sunday 18th February by John Fay Still in February and we had 20 members out on Sundays Dock paddle. There was a mixture of craft from Sea kayaks, crossovers, whitewater Kayaks and also four SUPs out. Like the old Sunday paddles the group stayed together and enjoyed chatting with other members and enjoying flapjacks provided by Colin and Sue Lowndes. Some had instruction on rolling from John… Read More »Docks Paddle – Sunday 18th February by John Fay

Liverpool Canoe Club Core Coaching Course January and February 2024 As part of LCC’s commitment to support the training and progression of its volunteers and club members, the club organised a British Canoeing ‘Core Coach Training’ course. This course is a prerequisite for all BC Coaching Qualifications. The course can be delivered either in person over 2 full days, or online with 4 x four-hour sessions. Our course was online,… Read More »Liverpool Canoe Club Core Coaching Course January and February 2024

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS at Albert Dock Friday 9th – Sunday 11th February 2024 No paddling Thursday to Sunday evening (4:30pm onwards) this week into Salthouse Dock (Dragon Fire show) – see below: For a full listing of what’s on and when during the weekend please visit www.lcba.net or https://www.cultureliverpool.co.uk/liverpool-lunar-new-year/ ROAD CLOSURES This year marks the year of the Dragon. In order to compliment this event there will be a number of performances… Read More »LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS at Albert Dock Friday 9th – Sunday 11th February 2024