Bassenthwaite Lake to Cockermouth via Lower River Derwent

1. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson
2. Trip leaders: Mike Sunderland & John Soady
3. Trip type: Sea Kayak Plastic or Composite . Lower River Derwent Grade 1/2
4. Level of ability: improver or better
5. Date 25/10/23
6. Venue: Bassenthwaite Lake to Cockermouth via Lower River Derwent
7. Meet location/time: Peel Wyke car park https://www.bing.com/maps/?cp=54.667798~-3.232098&lvl=15.0 10am start kitted up and ready to organise shuttle to Cockermouth
8. Take a picnic lunch and drink
9. Helmets Compulsory

Please read notes re trips here:

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.

Further notes:

Leaders will be coaching moving water skills and this is not just a tour. Participants will be expected to join in the skills activities as we progress down the lakes and rivers. Manoeuvres such as: Positive paddling upstream, Ferry gliding  Bow rudder,  Edging, Breaking out & Breaking into moving water, Bracing will be coached.