Andy Murphy

Sea-kayak navigation for beginners. A series of 2x2 hrs sessions to be held at Kendal Leisure Centre in Jan/ Feb 2024. The course fee of 1x£10 per person (non-refundable) will cover the cost of Leisure Centre room hire for both sessions. So as to maximise opportunities for club members please sign up only if you are certain you can attend both sessions. This event begins with session 1 on Tuesday 30th January 2024 and is followed (by session 2) on Tuesday 6th February 2024. Tuesday 30th Jan 2024 at 19.15-21.15 Tuesday 6th Feb 2024 at 19.15-21.15 No previous experience of sea-kayak navigation required or necessary. The signing on process is as follows ... RSVP on the calendar in the usual way; you'll need to sign up for both Tuesday evenings since the calendar may not link the two events as one. Pay 1x£10 to the LCC account using sort code 204528 with account number 80558613 using reference SKN2024/1-2 and your initials - e.g. SKN2024/1-2/AM (Andy Murphy) When your name appears on the RSVP list and you have paid LCC, send your email address to me at andymtw@icloud.com and I'll send out additional information (en-bloc) towards the middle of January 2024. I'll set up a WhatsApp group around the 10th of January 2024. Outline general format for the 2 sessions as follows… deck-top navigation equipment and mindset, direction and terminology: bearing, course over ground, track, course to steer, drift, heading, scales: nM, km, M, distance and speed, charts vs. maps, position fixing and transits, tides and tidal streams, simple pilotage passage planning, linear trips inshore <5km crossings Some items will be required for this course: Silva type mountaineering compass, hard copy 2024 tide tables for Dover, Liverpool, Greenock, Oban and Ullapool, (https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/dover-tide-times) , OS Map number 62, pencil and ruler. More information to follow by email / WhatsApp in mid-Jan. No tests, exams or certification - just for fun. Everyone has to start somewhere - go for it. Andy Murphy

Event Details Morecambe Bay crossing, (Roa Island to Knott End return.) Maximum of 4 including AndyM This event is weather dependent so a willingness to be flexible is essential. Plans to be discussed with all group members and then confirmed by agreement (after formation of event WhatsApp group). Current forecast (at 0700 Monday Feb 28th) for Friday 3rd March into Saturday 4th March is stable. Please monitor forecasted conditions and wind-speeds/directions to gauge whether or not your ability and adventure threshold is matched. We will only depart if everyone is happy to do so after discussions on at Roa Island Friday morning at 10.30am. Call me on 07471 890975 if you'd like to chat or have questions before signing up. 4 max. Co-ordinator Andy Murphy 1. Trip type: Sea, Friday 3rd March 2023 - Saturday 4th March 2023 Plan A - Crossing Morecambe Bay from Roa Island to Knott End / Fleetwood. Leaving on Friday 3rd March at HW Liverpool +0300 (0848+0300) =1148 to take last 3 hours of S-going ebb and then first 3 hours of new flood into Knott End/ River Wyre (5-6hr paddle), (HW 2120). Wind is due to lessen further overnight Friday into Saturday so after staying over in Knott End until HW +0300 (2120+0300) =0020 take last 3 hours of W-going ebb and then new morning flood into Walney Channel (LW 0353) arriving Piel / Roa Island ~0630 Saturday. Plan B - to be decided by the group if conditions dictate. Friday 3rd March Liverpool HW 0848, LW 1538, HW 2120 Saturday 4th March Liverpool LW 0353, HW 0937, LW 1627 2. Level of ability: Intermediate - Advanced with willingness to paddle at night. Max 4 including AM. All equipment to be self-contained. 3. Plan A: Return trip Roa Island to Knott End / Fleetwood. 4. Meet location/time: Roa Island Friday 3rd March at 1030 to pack/check gear and finalise plan. 5. Every participant to be self-reliant, self-sufficient and comfortable . Discussions to be held regarding equipment after formation of WhatsApp group. Everyone to bring along compass, bivi-gear, towing system, split paddles, paddle leash, whistle, vhf, emergency strobe, plb and submersible lighting (high-intensity and pin-light ba attachment). I do have some spares. Stove to make warm food/drinks at Fleetwood and full set of spare clothing and safety equipment essential. Sleeping bag and warm 'down-time' equipment essential. 6. Anything else: The bivi experience could be very cold and urban. Neap tides. All VERY weather dependent but at the moment the sea-state forecast with high pressure 1030 on neaps implies a smooth crossing. Paddling at night has its own challenges but these can be planned and equipped for - don't worry if this is a first. An extra layer of paddling gear / oversize/coverall jacket is advised and it will be essential to stay warm for an extended period whilst waiting for the tide to turn in Knott End. Please read notes regarding trip protocols and definitions here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ RSVP on calendar

Sea-kayak navigation for beginners. A series of 2 x 2 hrs sessions to be held at Kendal Leisure Centre. The course fee of £10 per person (=2x £5 ppps) will cover the cost of Leisure Centre room hire for both sessions. Tuesday 31st Jan 2023 at 19.00-21.00 Tuesday 7th Feb 2023 at 19.00-21.00 So as to maximise opportunities for club members please only sign up if you are certain you can attend both sessions. No previous experience of sea-kayak navigation required or necessary. Outline general format for the 2 sessions as follows… deck-top navigation equipment, direction and terminology: bearing, course over ground, track, course to steer, drift, heading, scales nM, km, M, distance and speed, charts vs. maps, position fixing and transits, tides and tidal streams, simple pilotage passage planning, linear trips inshore <5km crossings In session 2 we'll work towards planning trips that you'd eventually like to do (bring along OS 1:50000 maps of these areas). The signing on process is as follows ... RSVP on the calendar in the usual way. Pay £10 to the LCC account using sort code 204528 with account number 80558613 using reference SKN2023/1-2 and your initials - e.g. SKN2023/1-2/AM (Andy Murphy) When your name appears on the RSVP list and you have paid LCC, send your email address to me at andymtw@talktalk.net and I'll send out additional information (en-bloc) towards the middle of January 2023. Some items will be required for this course : Silva type mountaineering compass, hard copy 2023 tide tables for Dover, Liverpool, Greenock, Oban and Ullapool, (https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/dover-tide-times) , OS Map number 62, pencil and ruler. More information to follow by email in mid-Jan. No tests, exams or certificates - just for fun. Everyone has to start somewhere; go for it. Andy Murphy

Event details Add Tag Share Follow1 Event details AILSA CRAIG (2021 trip carried forwards to 2022) Trip Leader Andy Murphy Sunday August 7th - Tuesday August 9th 2022 This trip is now full MAXIMUM OF 3 - Postponed trip from 2021 - this trip is now full - Long-standing commitments from the 2021 signatories and their current availability. (HW Greenock = HW Dover +0112 ±25mins) Sunday 7th Aug (HWGreenock 0728, LWGreenock 1343, HWGreenock 2021) Monday 8th Aug (LWGreenock 0227, HWGreenock 0849, LWGreenock 1454, HWGreenock 2156) Tuesday 9th Aug (LW Greenock 0345, HWGreenock 1023, LWGreenock 1605, HWGreenock 2316) Tidal streams are generally weak (0.6kts) but these run 90° across the proposed track and so the intention, using times above, is to paddle the last 2 hours of flood and first 2 hours of ebb(ish)according to times above. Tide floods NE and ebbs SW. Offshore direct distance (1 way) is 14km. Additional navigation information to be added and shared nearer the time. (Initial projection is to start crossing at HW Greenock Sunday evening 2021 -0200 = 1821.) This event is weather and swell dependent (rocks/boulder coastline landing) and so will go ahead only in settled conditions with a good forecast. Co-ordinator : Andy Murphy 1. Trip type: Sea: Sunday 7th / Mon 8th August 2022 crossing to Ailsa Craig from Lendalfoot. Camp on Ailsa Craig for Sunday 7th overnight. If the forecasted weather is unsatisfactory the group to explore and agree alternative venues and possibilities. 2. Level of ability: Advanced - max 3. All equipment to be self-contained and Covid secure. 3. Dates: Sunday 7th / Monday 8th August 2022: Arriving Sunday evening so allowing 3 days flexibility. Group to decide actual crossing dates and times. 4. Venue : Lendalfoot - Ailsa Craig return. 5. Meet location/time /departure : to be agreed Sunday afternoon evening. The car park at Lendalfoot is ideally placed for van-camping the night before. 6. Meet to share lifts at?: All paddling, camping, cooking and bivis (self-reliant and self-sufficient). 7. Anything else: Ailsa Craig is uninhabited (no safe water supply) and so all equipment for a safe overnight + extras must be carried. The landing at Ailsa Craig is not straightforward in any swell or chop and in the event of being unable to land an immediate return journey may have to be made having had 'no stretch of the legs'. Easterly winds are notoriously fickle in this area with afternoon winds often generated above those forecast so packing extra food / fuel and a willingness to 'ride it out' is required. This may involve a night-paddle return. Pee-bottles useful. Any questions or further information required contact Andy Murphy. Please read notes regarding trip protocols and definitions here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/

Event details Maximum of 3 including AM. This trip is now full. This event is highly weather dependent so a willingness to be flexible is essential. Plans to be discussed with all group members and then confirmed by agreement (after formation of specific event WhatsApp group). Current forecast (at 2100 Saturday Jan 22nd) for Mon24th-Tues25th is stable. Please check forecasted conditions and wind-speeds to gauge whether or not your ability is matched. We will only depart if everyone is happy to do so after meeting and discussions on Monday evening. Call me on 07471 890975 if you'd like to chat before signing up. Co-ordinator Andy Murphy 1. Trip type: Sea, Monday 24th-Tuesday 24th January 2022. Plan A - Crossing Morecambe Bay from Roa Island to Knott End / Fleetwood. Return crossing Tuesday. 5/6 hour paddle using last hours of ebb from Roa Island and first of new flood into Knott End/Fleetwood (River Wyre) departing Roa Island ~1930 arriving Fleetwood Tuesday early morning ~0100. Return Roa Isl. Tues Plan B - Night paddle to "Outer Bar Buoy" SD22493 60392 and/or "Sea 2" SD20290 57886 in Walney Channel and return (Monday). Tides Monday 24th January HW Liverpool 1505, LW 2201, Tuesday 25th January HW Liverpool 0337, LW 1012, HW 1555 2. Level of ability: Advanced - max 3 including AM. All equipment to be self-contained. 4. Plan A: Return trip Roa Island to Knott End / Fleetwood. 5. Meet location/time: Roa Island Monday 24th January 1800 to pack/check gear and finalise plan. 6. All paddling, camping, cooking and bivis must follow Covid guidelines. Every participant must carry equipment to be self-reliant, self-sufficient and comfortable . Discussions to be held regarding equipment after formation of WhatsApp group. Everyone must bring along a compass, bivi-bag, towing system, split paddles, paddle leash, whistle, vhf, emergency strobe, plb and submersible lighting. Stove to make warm food/breakfast at Fleetwood and full set of spare clothing/equipment essential. 7. Anything else: (The bivi experience could be ... very cold, damp and urban.) Neap tides. All VERY weather dependent. Plan A would be to take next outgoing ebb from Fleetwood ~0730 Tuesday for return journey. Please read notes regarding trip protocols and definitions here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ RSVP on calendar

A series of 3 x 1½ hrs sessions at Kendal Rugby Club. 1. Thursday Nov 4th @19.30 2. Thursday Dec 2nd @19.30 3. Thursday January 13th 2022 @19.30 To enable logical progression and content delivery those signing up must be able to do all 3 sessions. So as to maximise opportunities for club members please only sign up if you are sure you can attend all 3 sessions. No previous experience of sea-kayak navigation required or necessary. Outline general format for the 3 sessions as follows deck-top navigation principles and equipment, charts vs. maps, scales nM, km, M, distance and speed, direction and terminology: heading, bearing, course over ground, track, course to steer, drift, simple pilotage /buoyage, position fixing and transits, tides and tidal streams, passage planning, linear trips inshore <5km crossings >5km crossings and considerations for offshore paddling. We'll work towards planning trips that you'd eventually like to do - and maybe even try some out. If there's a demand; GPS fundamentals,... and anything else which occurs to any of us as the series develops. Max of 12 to RSVP in the usual way with each person to pay £10 (3x£3.33+1p) to LCC by BACS to cover room hire. Additional information will be sent out to RSVP individuals prior to Thurs Nov 4th by email. The signing on process is as follows ... RSVP in the usual way. Pay £10 to the LCC account using sort code 204528 and account number 80558613 using reference SKN2021/1/1-3 and your initials - e.g. SKN2021/1/1-3AM (Andy Murphy) When your name appears on the RSVP list and you have paid LCC send your email address to me (andymtw@talktalk.net) and I'll send out additional information towards the end of October. Everyone has to start somewhere ... literally ... so go for it. Any questions or further information required? ...call me on 07471 890975. Andy Murphy

Event details Share Follow2 BE Covid aware Maximum no 6 Windermere Sunday 23rd May Organiser: Andy Murphy 07471 890975 1. Trip type: Morning session in forecasted bad weather to explore knowledge/skills gaps and gain experience paddling and rescuing in realistic conditions. 2. Level of ability: Sea kayak improvers, intermediate, advanced. 3. Date: Sunday 23rd May at 10am. 4. Venue: Meet at Windermere, Fell Foot (south car park) at 10am. 6. Meet to share lifts at = no lifts. Out and back journey which will demand paddling (or towing) against S winds which are forecast to reach 35km/h by 1pm. 7. Anything else: Rescues and capsizes are usually required when conditions are not ideal - weather conditions and water temperatures this Sunday are forecasted to be realistic but do be assured that this session is to be 'developmental' so a willingness to take part to a level which suits the individual and the group is all that's required. Choosing a manageable route, surfing downwind, paddle-leashes, storage of deck-equipment, testing tow systems, optional capsize and rescue training, rolling/capsizing with rescuers nearby and anything else folks would like to try is useful preparation for when situations develop for real. The S end of Windermere on a windy day can provide lots of shelter and it's not a day to go out on to the sea. Bring lots of warm clothing - we won't be paddling far so work on the basis that substantial insulation will be preferable. Dry suits are ideal if you have one but don't worry if not... in fact paddling and rescuing in the kit you regularly wear is good training in itself ... is it fit for purpose? It's worth noting that the human body loses heat to water at a rate 15-20 times faster than it does to air at the same temperature so solid wind protection when the body is wet is crucial; if you can find one in the cellar bring an XXXL waterproof which will fit over all your paddling kit, buoyancy aid included. Warm drinks and lots of food and a mat to sit on. Advisable to have/make some form of paddle leash ... a bungee around the wrist will do for now. A swimming cap to go under your woolly hat adds a layer of waterproofing, warmth and dryness. Towline and throw-line, split paddles, pump, sponge, paddling gloves if you have them. If your kayak has hatches that are not currently tied/secured on to the kayak's deck lines then sort that out before arrival. I envisage we'll all have had enough after 2-3hrs in the wind and rain. If in doubt do give me a call on 07471 890975- 6 places only. Andy Murphy Please make sure you've read the club's (and British Canoeing) guidance regarding kayaking and Covid-19. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ Report Event Download Event

Event details Add Tag Share Follow1 Event details AILSA CRAIG MONDAY AUGUST 16TH - WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18TH 2021 : This trip is now postponed due to unsettled weather. The established WhatsApp group of 6 will remain open and active so as to reschedule the trip at the earliest opportunity. MAXIMUM OF 6 For initial tidal planning times of HW Dover are shown below (HW Greenock = HW Dover +0112 ±25mins) Monday 16th Aug (HWDover 0504, LWDover 1216, HWDover 1740) Tuesday 17th Aug (LWDover 0057, HWDover 0622, LWDover 1326, HWDover 1902) Wednesday 18th Aug (LW Dover 0212, HWDover 0759, LWDover 1449, HWDover 2034) Tidal streams are generally weak (0.6kts) but these run 90° across the proposed track and so the intention, using times above, is to paddle the last 2 hours of ebb and first 2 hours of flood(ish). Offshore direct distance (1 way) is 14km. Additional navigation information to be added and shared nearer the time. This event is weather and swell dependent (rocks/boulder coastline landing) and so will go ahead only in settled conditions with a good forecast. Co-ordinator : Andy Murphy 1. Trip type: Sea: Mon 16th/Tues 17th/Weds 18th August 2021 crossing to Ailsa Craig from Lendalfoot. Camp on Ailsa Craig overnight. If the forecasted weather is unsatisfactory the group to explore and agree alternative venues and possibilities. 2. Level of ability: Advanced - max 6. All equipment to be self-contained and Covid secure. 3. Dates: Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th August 2021: 3 days to allow some flexibility. Group to decide actual crossing dates and times. 4. Venue : Lendalfoot - Ailsa Craig return. 5. Meet location/time : to be agreed. The car park at Lendalfoot is ideally placed for van-camping the night before. 6. Meet to share lifts at?: No lift shares due to Covid. All paddling, camping, cooking and bivis to follow Covid guidelines ( self-reliant and self-sufficient). 7. Anything else: Ailsa Craig is uninhabited and so all equipment for a safe overnight must be carried. The landing at Ailsa Craig is not straightforward in any swell or chop and in the event of being unable to land an immediate return journey may have to be made having had 'no stretch of the legs'. Easterly winds are notoriously fickle in this area with afternoon winds often generated above those forecast so packing extra food / fuel and a willingness to 'ride it out' is required. This may involve a night-paddle return. Pee-bottles useful. Any questions or further information required contact Andy Murphy. Please read notes regarding trip protocols and definitions here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ This trip is full: 2021 signatories have priority. Manage Event

Event details BE COVID AWARE PEER TRIP (Cancelled) THIS TRIP IS NOW CANCELLED DUE TO UPDATED SCOTTISH COVID 19 GUIDANCE Participants use 'Ailsa Craig' WhatsApp group for alternative arrangements. Thurs 17th (HW Greenock 1324): on the water / depart Lendalfoot for 1100. Tidal streams are generally weak (0.6kts) but this trip is to be held during spring tides and these run 90° across proposed track. Last 2 hours of flood and first 2 hours of ebb (ish). Trip to be confirmed/updated on Tuesday evening 15th Sept. Co-ordinator : Andy Murphy 1. Trip type: Sea: Thurs crossing to Ailsa Craig from Lendalfoot. Camp on AC overnight and return Friday. 2. Level of ability: Advanced - max 6. All equipment to be self-contained. 3. Date: Weds 16th to Friday 18th Sept 2020 4. Venue : Lendalfoot - Ailsa Craig return 5. Meet location / time : Lendalfoot 2000 Wednesday 16th. 6. Meet to share lifts at?: No lift shares due to Covid. All paddling, camping, cooking and bivis to follow Covid guidelines ( self-reliant and self-sufficient). 7. Anything else: Ailsa Craig is uninhabited and so all equipment for a safe overnight must be carried. The landing at Ailsa Craig is not straightforward in any swell or chop and in the event of being unable to land a return journey may have to be made having had 'no stretch of the legs'. Easterly winds are notoriously fickle in this area with afternoon winds often generated above those forecast so packing extra food / fuel and a willingness to 'ride it out' required. This may involve a night-paddle return. Pee-bottles useful. Please read notes regarding trip protocols and definitions here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ RSVP on calendar.

Event details Be covid aware PEER trip Plans to be discussed with all group members and then confirmed. Thurs 13th @ 1055 : all good for tomorrow. Meet Roa Island 0900 Friday 14th and on the water for 1030. Will update this evening. Trip to be confirmed/updated on Thursday evening 13th August. Co-ordinators Andy Murphy and Rob Hitchmough 1. Trip type: Sea: Friday 14th Aug crossing Morecambe Bay from Roa Island to Knott End / Fleetwood and Sat 15th Aug return. Overnight bivi site to be agreed. 5/6 hour paddle using middle hours of ebb and first of new flood into Knott End (River Wyre). HW Barrow Friday 14th: 0808 and LW: 14.27. Return Saturday. 2. Level of ability: Advanced - max 6. All equipment to be self-contained. 3. Date: Friday 14th August / bivi / return on Saturday 15th August (at tide time to be agreed). 4. Venue : Return trip Roa Island to Knott End / Fleetwood. 5. Meet location / time : Roa Island Friday 14th August at 0800 to pack gear and finalise plan. 6. Meet to share lifts at?: No lift shares due to Covid. All paddling, camping, cooking and bivis must follow Covid guidelines: self-reliant and self-sufficient. 7. Anything else: (The bivi experience could be... 'urban'.) Neap tides. All weather dependent. Please read notes regarding trip protocols and definitions here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ RSVP on calendar. Report Event Download Event