Liverpool Canoe Club Annual Christmas Docks Paddle by Julie Brookes Considering the dismal weather today the turnout was exceptional.  Twenty-nine (I think as I lost count) hardy souls plus one ‘Jug’ alias Penny braved the nonstop rain and cold temperatures to paddle to the Royal Albert Dock.  Apart from varying kayaks, opens, and sea kayaks… Read More »Liverpool Canoe Club Annual Christmas Docks Paddle by Julie Brookes

River Leven Improvers Trip – Saturday 15th December River levels had been dropping all week along with the temperatures. With the threat of storm force winds, cold and freezing rain we decided to head to the River Leven. Windermere would provide decent water levels (just under medium flow) and some shelter from the biting winds.… Read More »River Leven Improvers Trip – Saturday 15th December

Registration for Swim Event Safety Kayak Supervision for Triathlons, Swim-Runs etc. by Jim Duffy Registration for Swim Event Safety Kayak Supervision for Triathlons, Swim-Runs etc. Swim Safety, one of the biggest swim event companies in the country, have published a calendar of provisional event dates for 2019 available to view below. These provisional dates are… Read More »Registration for Swim Event Safety Kayak Supervision for Triathlons, Swim-Runs etc. by Jim Duffy

Winter Rolling Challenge For those of you who are new to the club, each winter we have a rolling challenge. The Aim is to see how many full roll’s (360 degrees) you can make in 30 secs.  Be they paddle, hand, stick, bar or tandem (pairs in the duo) rolls. This quick test gives you a reference… Read More »Winter Rolling Challenge

Paddling Film Festival 21st November 2018 at the Liverpool Marina Last chance to buy a ticket online and join us for tomorrows film festival.  The Alaska Sea Kayaking and Indus WW films are especially good.   Films start at 7:30pm – online tickets will be at the door. See you all there.  Click here to reserve… Read More »Paddling Film Festival 21st November 2018 at the Liverpool Marina

Photo of the Month Congratulations to Michael O’Rourke for his winning photograph for November Photo of the Month – Please vote for your favourite for December Please send any photos to website@liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk December 2018 Click here to see the photos and to vote for your favourite. November 2018 # 1 Sarah Gille swimming Château-Queyras gorge… Read More »December 2018 Photo of the Month

Wigan Top Lock to Chorley by – John Fay Haigh Hall, Fredericks Ice Cream parlour and the Boatyard (double decker) Bus Cafe were a couple of the sites we enjoyed on our 15.5 mile return journey from the Wigan top lock to Chorley.       This part of the Leeds/Liverpool canal was one section… Read More »Wigan Top Lock to Chorley by – John Fay