Mike Hayward

In the absence of water, a chance to get together and look at options for repairing a crack in a plastic kayak. Meet at the club container at Kendal rugby club at 9.30. should be about 2 hours. Bring the things( if any) you currently carry to repair a cracked plastic kayak. We can share ideas and try some out on our damaged club kayak, kindly donated by Matt Butel. Need at least 4 to make session worthwhile. RSVP by Friday noon.

Trip is going ahead. Details on WhatsApp group for this trip. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: easy river( easy rapids up to grade 2) 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe not suitable for beginners. 5. Date: Thursday, March 30th 6. Venue : River Liddle, Newcastleton to Penton Linns Bridge 7. Meet location/time: 10.15 a.m. meet here at the arrow on the map. 8. Meet to share lifts: 08.45 at M6 junction 37, west side at the arrow on the map. 9. Anything else: We will meet at egress and then shuttle to ingress. If you are going directly to meet place rather than junction 37 please let me know beforehand. The trip is 16km and should take 4 hours, including a lunch break. It may be very cold so dress warm and bring a flask and lunch. If you intend to paddle an open boat solo or tandem can you post a message below. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river( likely to be a section of the Eden) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. Expect rapids up to grade 2+. RSVP limit is 10. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.

I will confirm trip Tuesday evening at 6pm 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: easy river( easy rapids up to grade 2) 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe 5. Date: Wednesday 22nd Feb. 6. Venue : River Irthing, Lanercost bridge to Newby East bridge 7. Meet location/time: 10.00 a.m. meet here at the arrow on the map. 8. Meet to share lifts at 8.45 M6 junction 37, west side at the arrow on the map. 9. Anything else: We will meet at egress and then shuttle to ingress. If you are going directly to meet place rather than junction 37 please let me know beforehand. The trip is 16km and should take 4 hours, including a lunch break. It may be very cold so dress warm and bring a flask and lunch. If you intend to paddle an open boat solo or tandem can you post a message below. The event is subject to a suitable water level, else it will be cancelled or moved to a different river( likely to be a section of the Eden) You should have a basic idea of how to read moving water and break in and out and ferry glide. Expect rapids up to grade 2. RSVP limit is 12. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.

Trip confirmed going ahead as planned Event coordinator Mike Hayward Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward Trip type: Sea kayak 4 days 3-night wild camp Level of ability: Improver or better Date: Monday 3rd April to Thursday 6th April Venue: Loch Striven, Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne Meet location/time: 14.00 just north of Craigendive 050.836 Meet to share lifts at: TBC due to fuel costs lift share desirable Anything else: The trip is in relatively sheltered waters so suitable for those with less experience or who want to try a kayak/ camping trip. N0 beginners. We may decide to do the trip in the reverse direction, dependent upon wind direction. The trip may slide a day either way or be reduced to 3 days, move to a different venue or be cancelled. It all dependent upon the wind forecast. Forecast here https://www.metcheck.com/WEATHER/16days.asp?zipcode=Rothesay&locationID=61218&lat=55.8&lon=-5.1 The aim is to drive to Craingendive at the north end of Loch Striven and unload boats. It is a long drive around via Arrochar or take the ferry to Dunoon ( 2 possible routes) https://www.western-ferries.co.uk https://www.calmac.co.uk/gourock-dunoon-service We will then shuttle cars to Otter Ferry ( about 25minutes each way) Paddle 5 km Night 1 camp in Loch Striven paddle about 20km Night 2 camp North end of Bute paddle about 20km Night 3 camp around Portavadie paddle about 20km End at Otter Ferry then drive home. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP 6 unless another leader comes along RSVP at least 2 days before the event No Guests

Location west of Inverness, rivers flat water and up to grade 2/3. List to possibly include, Beauly, Glass, Conan, Nairn*, Ness, Bran*, Enrick*. Those with * will need suitable rainfall/snowmelt. Have found accommodation at £76 per twin room, per night, which includes a continental breakfast. You can come along for all or some of the days, but rooms booked in twin room basis per night. If you are interested contact the coordinator before your RSVP. Event co-ordinator: mike Hayward Trip leader(s): LCC or BC approved leader Trip type: rivers Level of ability: improver or better Date 18th to 24th March Venue Meet location / time: Tbc Meet to share lifts at: Tbc Anything else Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com The trip will be led by a BC qualified or an LCC approved leader, however we will paddle as a team taking joint responsibility for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. No guests

3 days in Galloway. Paddling rivers up to grade 4. Please do not RSVP unless you have made payment to the trip coordinator. Event coordinator Mike Hayward Trip leader(s) BC or club-Approved leaders each day Trip type: river Level of ability: advanced Date Friday 24th to Sunday 26th February Venue Galloway Meet location / time: TBC Meet to share lifts at: TBC Anything else 3 days of paddling, water levels will determine which rivers. Accommodation is booked at https://www.corriehall.co.ukall other arrangements will be sorted via a WhatsApp group Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ Or sea trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ The trip will be led by a BC-qualified or an LCC-approved leader, however, we will paddle as a team taking joint responsibility for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. Please do not RSVP unless you have made payment to the trip coordinator. No Guests

Trip confirmed. See WhatsApp group for details. A Two part day to get some input on improving your river paddling skills. So. coaching input in the morning and practice skills in the afternoon. You should be competent to break in and out and ferry glide with confidence to gain the most from this session. Not suitable for advanced paddlers Event coordinator Mike Hayward Trip leader(s) Mike Hayward Trip type: river Level of ability: improver or better Date Thursday 12th January Venue river Duddon Meet location/time: 10.00 Meet to share lifts at: 9.15 see WhatsApp group Anything else The morning session will be on Duddon from Ulpha bridge downstream for 2km grade 2/3 The afternoon will be from Tarn Beck to Dunnerdale bridge grade 3 Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ Or sea trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ The trip will be led by a BC-qualified or an LCC-approved leader, however we will paddle as a team taking joint responsibility for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event no guests

1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: easy river( may be easy rapids up to grade 2) 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe 5. Date: Thursday 26th January 6. Venue : Border Esk, Canonbie to Longtown 7. Meet location / time : tbc 8. Meet to share lifts at: 9.00 Junction 37 of M6 west side of junction. https://www.streetmap.co.uk/mapx=359465&y=493111&z=120&sv=359465,493111&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=520&ax=359465&ay=493111&lm=0 9. Anything else: We will meet at egress and then shuttle to ingress. If you are going directly to meet place rather than junction 37 please let me know beforehand. Trip is 10km should take 3.5 hours, including lunch break. It will be very cold so dress warm and bring a flask. if you intend to paddle an open boat solo or tandem can you post message below. Event subject to a suitable water level, else it will cancelled or slide by a day or two. You should have basic idea out how to read moving water and break in and out. RSVP limit is 6 people. Or 10 if a second leader joins. If you are intending to paddle a canoe or tandem canoe can you add note to trip so I am aware. Ta. Other possibilities are Eden from Great Musgrave Lune form Kirkby Lonsdale Ribble from Settle Lower Eamont / Eden Derwent from Derwent water Irthing from Lanercost Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

Trip is confirmed.meet at egress see wWhatAop group for details Rain Friday night. Event co-ordinator Mike H Trip leader(s) mike H Trip type: river Level of ability advanced Date Saturday 24th morning Venue Troutbeck Meet location / time: 9.00 at egress Troutbeck bridge.( Will add link later) Meet to share lifts at: Meet at egress Anything else We will be finished shed by 12.30 at latest. Plan B will be Sprint or Mint. Paddle time on Troutbeck about 1-1.5 hours.

Event cancelled due to icy roads and snow forecast. Moved to 7th January. All welcome to join on that day.

Social meet at factory tap in Kendal. 6.p.m to pub close at 9p.m. To discuss anything paddling or club related or anything else. Pizza available to order outside pub. Probably try and sit upstairs. Please RSVP if you are intending to come along.

A night paddle on Windermere forecast is force 4 gusting 6, so meet at Ambleside car park by lake, we will go south to north. 1. Event co-ordinator: Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader: Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: lake 4. Level of ability: any ability in any boat, no SUP 5. Date: Wednesday 21st December - the shortest day 6. Venue : Windermere 7. Meet location / time: 6.00 p.m. at Water head, Ambleside. 8. Meet to share lifts at: Waterhead, we will shuttle to Millerground. 9. Anything else: We will leave some vehicles at Millerground lay-by. Then drive Ambleside. Then paddle back to Millerground, 6km about 1-1.5 hours. Likely visit a local hostelry afterwards. It will be very cold, so dress warm and bring. head torch and wear something reflective. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to coordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 1 day before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

Arnside Bore wave: A great surfing/environment experience. A rare opportunity to get on the bore around xmas time. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Monday 26th December 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : At Arnside promenade at 9.15. https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=345434&y=478638&z=120&sv=345434,478638&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=570&ax=345434&ay=478638&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: none needed 9. Anything else: It is tricky for first timers, as the bore is a very powerful wave over shallow water, therefore it’s easy to get caught out. Tide height is 9.74 ( Morecambe )so there might be a good bore wave. HW is at 13.13 so aim to be on the water at 09.45 Should be back in Arnside by 12.15 River or sea kayaks. If intending to ride borewave must have a solid first time roll. You can join us and just follow the bore wave if you don't wish to surf on it Not suitable for novices. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.

Trip is confirmed to go ahead. This is the moved Xmas paddle. Now New Year paddle It will be on Eden from Armathwaite to Wetheral. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward, Sten Sture, Brian Clough, Mark McGuire, 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Saturday 7th January 6. Venue : Eden From Armathwaite to Wetheral 11km of grade 1/2 one grade 3. 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 Armathwaite bridge 8. Meet to share lifts at: Junction 36 at 9.00 by the telephone box at the arrow on the map. 9. Anything else: All welcome including improvers Open boats or kayaks ( but open boat leader required) if you intend to paddle open boat please add note below so we know numbers. Report of previous trip on this section here. Trip should be 2.5 to 3 hours, bring lunch and hot drink. Venue subject to water level and maybe changed or cancelled. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

Cancelled due to lack of interest. Social meet at factory tap in Kendal. 6.p.m to pub close at 9p.m. To discuss anything paddling or club related or anything else. Pizza available to order outside pub. Probably try and sit upstairs. Please RSVP if you are intending to come along.

Social meet at factory tap in Kendal. 6.p.m to pub close at 9p.m. To discuss anything paddling or club related or anything else. Pizza available to order outside pub. Probably try and sit upstairs. Please RSVP if you are intending to come along.

Park and play This event is open to all who paddle rivers. It will be an opportunity to practice some basic and more advanced including dealing with stoppers, and possible some rescue scenarios. coaching available. Exact session will be dependent upon need of those attending. Improvers Intermediate and advanced skills. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver / intermediate / advanced 5. Date: Saturday 26th November 6. Venue : Mint Weir at Kendal rugby club 7. Meet location / time : 9.30 a.m. 8. Meet to share lifts at: not needed 9. Anything else: park and play River predictor suggests the level will be 0.4 to 0.5 Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 1 days before the event No guests.

Will confirm details here Wednesday 8.15 a m. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : intermediate / advanced or competent improver 5. Date: Wednesday 2nd November 6. Venue : Plan A will be something in the Lowther Valley if there is sufficient rain, up to grade 3 7. Meet location / time : 9.30 venue TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Competent Improvers who wish to come along should contact the coordinator before RSVP. Plan B will be Greta at Ingleton Plan C....... Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP by 5pm Tuesday before the event. No guests.

1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : intermediate or better 5. Date: Monday 7th November. 6. Venue : TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: 09.00 at junction 37 M6 9. Anything else: Lots of rain forecast for Sunday and Monday so aiming to do a new to me river- just over Scottish border, so early start. may slide to Tuesday if water levels are insufficient on Monday. Indications are grade 2/3 but who knows. RSVP set to 4 as small river. Please only RSVP if you are up for an explore on an unknown river. There may be trees fences etc. as well as usual river challenges. If water levels unsuitable will change to a different venue Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

Trip confirmed as going ahead 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Wednesday 26th October 6. Venue : River Kent Staveley to Kendal 7. Meet location / time : The end of Wattsfield road at 9.30 https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=351717&y=491244&z=115&sv=351717,491244&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=602&ax=351717&ay=491244&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: From egress as above 9. Anything else: RSVP 6 unless second leader joins trip. If water levels unsuitable9 To high or too low will use different river. No beginners. Rapids grade 2 apart from portages at Cowan Head(grade 4), weir and temporary bridge in Kendal Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/2/ RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

Trip going ahead, should be Low water byt very cold.dress accordingly. Assume all in kayak unless you add a note below. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : Improver or better, kayak or canoe 5. Date: Wednesday 19th October 6. Venue : Eden, Langwathby to Lazonby 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 at Lazonby car park. https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=355025&y=540194&z=120&sv=355025,540194&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=520&ax=355025&ay=540194&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: 9.15, Junction 37 of M6 west side of junction. https://www.streetmap.co.uk/mapx=359465&y=493111&z=120&sv=359465,493111&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=520&ax=359465&ay=493111&lm=0 9. Anything else: We will meet at egress and then shuttle to ingress. If you are going directly to meet place rather than junction 37 please let me know beforehand. Trip should take 2.5 hours,it will be very cold so dress warm and bring a flask. if you intend to paddle an open boat solo or tandem can you post message below. Event subject to a suitable water level, else it will cancelled or slide by a day or two. You should have basic idea out how to read moving water and break in and out. RSVP limit is 12 people If you are intending to paddle a canoe or tandem canoe can you add note to trip so I am aware. Ta. Other possibilities are : Ure from Hawes. Eden from Great Musgrave Lune form Kirkby Lonsdale Ribble from Settle Annan Lower Eamont / Eden Derwent from Derwent water Irthing from Lanercost Border Esk Cannonbie to Longtown Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.