Eric Dewhurst

Starts 7pm | Tickets £14 | U16 and Students £7 | Brewery Arts Theatre, Kendal Lakeland Canoe Club hosts the 2023 Paddling Film Festival, a collection of some of the world’s best white water, sea kayak and canoeing films. Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle. Click the link below to book. Paddling Film Festival 2023 Hosted By Lakeland Canoe Club - Brewery Arts - Kendal

If you're signed up for the trip you should hopefully have seen the trip WhatsApp. Sadly we don't have leaders available for a Sunday paddle so it's meet on Sunday evening for a bit of a social and hit the Tyne on Monday as planned. Sunday - meet at Gateshead Travelodge. Travelodge Gateshead Hotel - Book Now Monday; Meet at Derwenthaugh Marina (NZ 203 633), Gateshead. Shuttle to Herd Beach (NZ 370 068) South Shields. Will need to be shuttled and on the water by HW 1013! Final details about pub/eatery to be confirmed on WhatsApp. River 1. Event co-ordinator: Eric Dewhurst 2. Trip Leader/s: Mike Sunderland 3. Trip type: River – sea kayak 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 29 Jan - Monday 30 Jan 2023 6. Venue: Sunday Travelodge Gateshead. Monday, Derwenthaugh Marina (NZ 203 633), Gateshead OS Grid Ref As above 7. Meet location / timings: Sunday 6.30/7.00pm at the Travelodge, Monday shuttle needs to be leaving Marina by around 8.30am, final timings to be confirmed. 8. Meet to share lifts: Always good to share lifts to save on fuel & emissions 9. Anything else: Further details to follow I am happy to lead the trip for 5 paddlers and more if I have another leader. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for one another’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip – plenty of food and drink to share. RSVP at least 2 days before the event. Regards Mike Sunderland – 07975 946 312

Save the date. As the evenings draw in we'll be getting together for another fabulous evening of films. A great opportunity to catch up with friends old and new at Brewery Arts in Kendal. books you tickets here https://www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/lakeland-canoe-club-present-the-2022-world-tour-paddling-film-festival/

Club Lead trip 1. Event co-ordinator Eric Dewhurst 2. Trip Leader leaders John Speakman & Andy Murphy 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver or better kayak or open canoe 5. Date: Sunday 17th October. 6. Venue : Brougham Castle, Grid ref 534 291, turn off the westbound A66 we will park on the old road at 536 293 - suggest we meet on the bridge over the river about 100 metres past the old road. We can see the first (small) rapid before we get on. 7. Meet location / time : 10am 8. Meet to share lifts at: No formal lift share planned but please feel free to make your own arrangements 9. Anything else: The weather isn't looking great for Sunday and the river levels are very low - so we plan a fairly short trip, 11km Further details to follow Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate the trip. John Speakman will be leading aided and abetted by Andy Murphy. 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 the evening before. Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

CANCELLED "I think the rivers are back !!" Unfortunately they're back with a vengeance and the Eden is "stonking" to quote Mike. Hopefully we'll be posting a couple more dates soon 1. Event co-ordinator Eric Dewhurst 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Sunderland 3. Trip type: Easy river - Grade 1-2 4. Level of ability : improver or better kayak or open canoe 5. Date: Wednesday 6th October. 6. Venue : Kirkby Thore (Ousenstand Bridge) easy access from A66 - NY614 253 - CA10 1SS 7. Meet location / time : 10am 8. Meet to share lifts at: No formal arrangements 9. Anything else: Plan to finish at Langwathby (Metal bridge) NY 565 334 CA10 1LG If group and conditions are suitable, we may extend the trip to Lazonby - decide on the day 10k or 18K to Lazonby, with an easy portage Further details to follow Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate the trip. Mike Sunderland will be the leader, 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 the evening before. Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

BE COVID AWARE Club Lead / Official trip Unfortunately there isn't a great deal of water around in the rivers at the moment and the tides are wrong on Saturday for an estuary trip. So the plan is to potter along the Lancaster Canal turn round at the pub and potter back. Around a couple of hours each direction. 1. Event co-ordinator - Eric Dewhurst 2. Trip Leader - John Speakman 3. Trip type: Canal. 4. Level of ability : Improver and above 5. Date: Saturday 19th June 6. Venue : Lancaster Canal, Tewitfield to Carnforth and return. 7. Meet location / time : Meet in the Longlands Inn car park (The Longlands Hotel, Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1JH) OS Grid 520736, at 10am. Do not unload here, wait for unloading/parking instructions. 8. Meet to share lifts at: N/A 9. Anything else: Kayaks or open boats. Sea/touring kayaks might be a better option than river kayaks (contact John Speakman if you'd like to use the club sea kayak) - Don't forget your sandwiches and binoculars. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ We are 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.

BE COVID AWARE Club Lead / Official trip Update Monday 7th June. Trip is on. Meet at 9.00; ready for 10.00 on the water 1. Event co-ordinator - Eric Dewhurst 2. Trip Leader - Rob Hitchmough 3. Trip type: Tidal river. The plan is to go with the tide up into Lancaster and return on the ebb. (High water Lancaster is 11.48) 4. Level of ability : Improver and above 5. Date: Tuesday 8th June 6. Venue : Lune; Glasson to Lancaster and return. 7. Meet location / time : Glasson OS Grid 446562, start time to be finalised but it will be around 9am 8. Meet to share lifts at: N/A 9. Anything else: Kayaks (tourers / sea) or open boats welcome. - Don't forget your sandwiches and binoculars. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ We are 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.

Unfortunately we will have to postpone this event until we have a little more water! It also seemed to be a difficult time for many so a rearrangement will hopefully give others a chance of coming along. Club Lead trip 1. Event co-ordinator; Eric Dewhurst 2. Trip Leader; Rob Gregory 3. Trip type: Easy River 4. Level of ability : Beginner 5. Date: Thursday 15th April 6. Venue : Devil’s Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale 7. Meet location / time :09.30 a.m. https://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=361500&y=478269&z=115&sv=361500,478269&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=822&ax=361500&ay=478269&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share needed 9. Anything else: Open boats only for this session, and don’t forget your helmet. This session is a refresher for those who are very rusty in an open boat or those with little or no experience on moving water. (You should be comfortable in an open boat on flat water). The session will cover Kit review Basic boat set up and safety Paddling technique on moving water Moving water hazards Paddling in a group What to do in the event of a capsize (your’s or someone else’s) Anything else you want to know! Bring snacks and a hot drink etc. Will confirm details here by 7pm the evening before. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/

BE COVID AWARE The event is on - see you at 10 at Devils Bridge. Park on the west side of the bridge and don't forget your thermals or " sensible jumper" ! Club Lead trip 1. Event co-ordinator; Eric Dewhurst 2. Trip Leader; Rob Gregory 3. Trip type: Easy River 4. Level of ability : Beginner 5. Date: Thursday 8th April 6. Venue : Devil’s Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 a.m. https://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=361500&y=478269&z=115&sv=361500,478269&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=822&ax=361500&ay=478269&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share needed 9. Anything else: Open boats only for this session, and don’t forget your helmet. This session is a refresher for those who are very rusty in an open boat or those with little or no experience on moving water. (You should be comfortable in an open boat on flat water). The session will be park and play. The session will cover Kit review Basic boat set up and safety Paddling technique on moving water Moving water hazards Paddling in a group What to do in the event of a capsize (your’s or someone else’s) Anything else you want to know! Bring snacks and a hot drink etc. Should be finished before 2pm. Will confirm details here by 7pm the evening before. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/

BE COVID AWARE Event is on, see you at the bridge at 10. Club Lead trip 1. Event co-ordinator; Eric Dewhurst 2. Trip Leader; Mike Sunderland 3. Trip type: Easy River 4. Level of ability : Beginner 5. Date: Sunday 4th April 6. Venue : Killington Road Bridge 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 a.m. https://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=362323&y=490792&z=106&sv=362323,490792&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=822&ax=362323&ay=490792&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share needed 9. Anything else: River kayak only for this trip, and don’t forget your helmet. This session is a refresher for those who are very rusty in a river kayak or those with little or no experience on moving water. (You should be comfortable in a kayak on flat water). The session will cover Kit review Basic boat set up and safety Paddling technique on moving water Moving water hazards Paddling in a group What to do in the event of a capsize (your’s or someone else’s) Anything else you want to know! Bring snacks and a hot drink etc. Will confirm details here by 7pm the evening before. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ Remember the club now has small, medium and large river kayaks and associated kit for members to use for a small consideration of £10 per day which goes towards secure storage.

This event is on. See you at the bridge at 10am. Don’t forget your snack, hot drink and helmet! BE COVID AWARE Club Lead trip 1. Event co-ordinator; Eric Dewhurst 2. Trip Leader; Mike Sunderland 3. Trip type: Easy River 4. Level of ability : Beginner 5. Date: Wednesday 31st March 6. Venue : Killington Road Bridge 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 a.m. https://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=362323&y=490792&z=106&sv=362323,490792&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=822&ax=362323&ay=490792&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share needed 9. Anything else: River kayak only for this session, and don’t forget your helmet. This session is a refresher for those who are very rusty in a river kayak or those with little or no experience on moving water. (You should be comfortable in a kayak on flat water). This session will probably be park and play. The session will cover Kit review Basic boat set up and safety Paddling technique on moving water Moving water hazards Paddling in a group What to do in the event of a capsize (your’s or someone else’s) Anything else you want to know! Bring snacks and a hot drink etc. Should be finished before 2pm. Will confirm details here by 7pm the evening before. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ Remember the club now has small, medium and large river kayaks and associated kit for members to use for a small consideration of £10 per day which goes towards secure storage.

The Paddling Film Festival will return in October as a live event. A chance to get away from the virtual world and meet real people and drink real beer whilst watching the latest in paddling films. Bookings need to be made through the Brewery Arts Booking Office. https://www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/lakeland-canoe-club-present-the-2021-world-tour-paddling-film-festival/ Start 7pm | Tickets £12 | Under 16s £6 | Theatre Lakeland Canoe Club with support from Pyranha Kayaks are pleased to present the 2021 World Tour Paddling Film Festival. Be inspired by beautiful rivers, lakes and oceans and prepare to embrace the paddling lifestyle! ___________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR VISIT. Brewery Members receive a 10% discount on most ticketed live performances and event tickets, sign in to your account to take advantage of these discounts. All our ticket prices include a 50p commission. This fee helps us continue to fund our diverse programme. Creative learning classes & workshops are exempt. Unwaged* – For those in receipt of Universal Credit, Working Tax credits, Job Seekers Allowance or Income Support.