Simon Lerpiniere

Coastal day trips in Anglesey. Possible trips are Rhoscolyn bay and shorelines with some rock hopping, Four mile bridge to Rhoscolyn bay, the Menai straits, Cemaes Bay and Cemlyn Bay, maybe even Puffin Island. One day of this trip will be mine and Duncan's Sea Kayak Leader Assessment with Nick Cunliffe. We need 3 other paddlers for the assessment, so please only sign up if you are certain of coming. You'll need to arrange your own accommodation. I'll be planning to stop at Anglesey Outdoors in the van. Another good option for campers is Outdoor Alternative. 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere & Duncan Goulder 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : Improver. See details on the club site here. 5. Date: 27/09/24 - 29/09/24 6. Venue: Anglesey 7. Meet location / time: Meeting point for each day to be confirmed each morning by 9am. We will likely meet up either the night before or that morning to coordinate. 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP by latest 23/09/24. Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Sea Kayak trip from Workington to Allonby and back, approx. 28km. Details in no. 12 in Jim’s guide. This is an easy paddle, but it is 28km, so you’ll need to be fairly fit. 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : Improver. See details on the club site here. 5. Date: 24/05/24 6. Venue: Workington 7. Meet point: Allonby, 10am 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. 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 latest 23/05/24 Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Accomodation: Anglesey Outdoors has no availability due to a school booking Wednesday/Thursday. Outdoor Alternative still has availability for the whole stay, or can book a couple of nights there and the others at Anglesey Outdoors. I'm booked Weds/Thurs at Outdoor Alternative and Friday/Sat at Anglesey Outdoors. Coastal day trips in Anglesey. Possible trips are Rhoscolyn bay and shorelines with some rock hopping, Four mile bridge to Rhoscolyn bay, the Menai straits, Cemaes Bay and Cemlyn Bay, maybe even Puffin Island. You'll need to arrange your own accommodation. 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : Improver. See details on the club site here. 5. Date: 11/07/24 - 14/07/24 6. Venue: Anglesey 7. Meet location / time: Meeting point for each day to be confirmed each morning by 9am. We will likely meet up either the night before or that morning to coordinate. 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. 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 latest 09/07/24. Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Rescue practice for Sea Kayakers on Coniston. We'll probably have a little trip too. The main purpose of this event is the rescue practice, so please be prepared to come along and get wet. We'll be doing some towing (incl. toggle tows, contact tows, short tows), assisted rescue and self rescue techniques. Water shouldn't be too cold, and we'll find a good spot out of the wind. 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: Lake (but with Sea focus) 4. Level of ability : Improver 5. Date: 17/05/24 6. Venue: Brown Howe Car Park on Coniston Water 7. Meet point: Brown Howe Car Park , 10am (https://maps.app.goo.gl/FZYo4A2VSot5hHcS8) 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. Please bring a dry suit, warm clothes and snack/lunch. 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 latest 16/05/24 9PM Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Advanced White Water kayak trip to Fort William area. This trip is planned around the dam release dates as published on the Dam Release Calendar. If we've got decent rainfall, we'll be looking at the smaller tributaries and becks, otherwise we'll be on the dam release rivers. Planning to head to the Garry Thursday, then the Falls of Lora Friday (amazing play spot on the sea for WW boats!), Garry + Moriston Saturday, Middle Etive Sunday (on route home). 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere (plus likely other leaders in attendance) 3. Trip type: River 4. Level of ability : Advanced 5. Date: 22/08/2024 until 25/08/2024 6. Venue: Fort William, Scotland. 7. Meet location / time: Travelling up to the Garry early Thursday morning. We'll certainly want to arrange lift shares, so probably a meet at J36 (M6). Full details closer to the time. 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own. 9. Restrictions: Unfortunately I'll have to limit this trip to those I've paddled with before, as we'll need a strong team that knows each other for these rivers. If you really want to come along, but haven't paddled with me before, please message me on WhatsApp before signing up and we'll arrange to get out sometime in advance. 10. Planning to camp this year (or sleep in van), but you're welcome to arrange your own B&B accommodation if camping isn't for you. I'll be picking a campsite once the trip is full and sending round details. I'll book for anyone who wants a spot. If you later pull out of the trip, you may still have to pay for your camping if you can't find someone to take your place. 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 as soon as possible please. Attendees will be added to a WhatsApp group for the event. Please check WhatsApp and the calendar to confirm all details. Sorry, no guests on this one.

Circular trip of Walney Island. Full day out. Bring lunch. If the weather isn’t suitable, we’ll reschedule, it’s looking good at the moment though! 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : Intermediate. Suitable for fit and confident improvers (msg me if unsure). You don't need to be able to roll, but you will need to be able to do an assisted rescue. See details on the club site here. 5. Date: 10/05/24 6. Venue: Walney Island 7. Meet point: Earnse Point, 9am 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. 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 latest 09/05/24 Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Sea Kayak trip from Whitehaven South Beach to St Bees and back. Approx. 20km 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : Intermediate (due to distance and space between potential landing spots). You don't need to be able to roll, but you will need to be able to do an assisted rescue. See details on the club site here. If you consider yourself an improver and want to come along, drop me a line. 5. Date: 03/05/24 6. Venue: St Bees Head from Whitehaven 7. Meet point: Whitehaven South Beach, 10am (NX 96753 18286) 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. 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 latest 02/05/24 Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Cancelled due to poor weather. 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : Intermediate. You don't need to be able to roll, but you will need to be able to do an assisted rescue. See details on the club site here. Trips will be suitable for all those present. 5. Date: 12/04/24 6. Venue: Walney Island 7. Meet point: Roa Island, 10am. 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. 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 latest 11/04/24 Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Grade 3(4) River Trip. Mainly planning on the Leven. May head over to the Kent after if people are up for it. 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: River 4. Level of ability : Intermediate 5. Date: 24/03/24 6. Venue: Leven 7. Meet location / time: Meeting River Leven get out at 9:30am 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. 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 latest Saturday 6pm. Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Coastal day trips in Anglesey. Possible trips are Rhoscolyn bay and shorelines with some rock hopping, Four mile bridge to Rhoscolyn bay, the Menai straits, possibly even a look at South Stack lighthouse in slack tide. We'll be meeting on the 1st day (Thursday 18th) at 10am at Morrison's Cafe in Holyhead. There will be an opportunity to get involved in trip planning. You'll need to arrange your own accommodation. Anglesey Outdoors has beds in shared accommodation available, they also do camping, but you'll need to give them a call. Another good campsite is Outdoor Alternative. Listed as an Intermediate trip due to potential wind, but would be suitable for confident improvers too. Drop me a line if you're not sure. 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : Intermediate (or confident improver). You don't need to be able to roll, but you will need to be able to do an assisted rescue. See details on the club site here. Trips will be suitable for all those present. 5. Date: 18/04/24 - 20/04/24 6. Venue: Anglesey 7. Meet location / time: Meeting point for each day to be confirmed each morning by 9am. Likely we'll meet for a coffee before heading out. 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. 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 latest 16/04/24. Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Grade 3(4) River Trip. 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: River 4. Level of ability : Advanced 5. Date: 15/03/24 6. Venue: TBC 7. Meet location / time: Meeting at river 10:00am 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. 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 latest Wednesday 6pm. Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Grade 3(4) river trip for white water kayaks. 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: River 4. Level of ability : Intermediate 5. Date: 23/02/24 6. Venue: TBC. Will be chosen to meet the ability of the group. 7. Meet location / time: Meeting at river 10:00am 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. 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 latest Thursday 6pm. Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.

Grade 3(4) River Trip. Depends on water where we will be, but likely Lune, Kent or Leven unless it rains a lot! 1. Event co-ordinator: Simon Lerpiniere (07811144461) 2. Trip Leader leader: Simon Lerpiniere 3. Trip type: River 4. Level of ability : Intermediate 5. Date: 02/02/24 6. Venue: TBC 7. Meet location / time: Meeting at river 10:00am 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange your own 9. Anything else: If you've not paddled with me before, I'll be in touch on WhatsApp before the trip. If you're not sure this trip is for you, feel free to drop me a message or phone call. 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 latest Wednesday 6pm. Guests by arrangement with the organiser only.