Phil Clayton

Sea kayak Morecambe to Arnside 2. Thursday 19th April 3. Starting --- High Water is at 14.21 and height 9.57m so aim to paddle from Morecambe at promenade at 09.30 a.m. 4. Meet Arnside promenade at 8.30 a.m. and shuttle to Morecambe http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=345440&y=478660&z=120&sv=345440,478660&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=636&ax=345440&ay=478660&lm=0 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: sea kayaks only. This is an exposed open crossing. So come prepared. 18km to Arnside all tide assisted. Paddle should be 2-3 hours. It is possible we may catch the incoming tide/ bore wave. Highly weather dependent.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water Lake paddle in North Cumbria, almost certainly Derwentwater Location tbc depending upon weather forecast, but it's a tea & cake sort of paddle. Sea kayaks recommended. Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before Meeting point Kettlewell NT carpark, SE lakeshore. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water River paddle in the North East Lakes. Aimed at Intermediate paddlers. Ideally, the River Greta, but may be the Eden, Eamont or Lowther if levels are low. River tbc depending upon water levels and weather forecast, but Greta is grade 3 Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before Meeting point will depend upon the river, but paddlers from Kendal area may wish to car-share. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water Sea kayaking trip Solway coast Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before Paddlers from Kendal area may wish to car-share: please contact the trip co-ordinator direct. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water Sea kayaking trip Solway coast Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before Paddlers from Kendal area may wish to car-share: please contact the trip co-ordinator direct. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water River paddle in the South East Lakes. Aimed at Intermediate paddlers, so possibly the Mint, Rothay or Brathay River tbc depending upon water levels and weather forecast, but grade 2/3+ Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before Meeting point will depend upon the river, but paddlers from Kendal area may wish to car-share. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water River paddle in North East Cumbria (NE Lakes). Aimed at Intermediate paddlers, so possibly the Lune, Irthing, Eamont or Eden River tbc depending upon water levels and weather forecast, but grade 2/3+ Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before Meeting point will depend upon the river, but paddlers from Kendal area may wish to car-share. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405. (Trip leader is Mike Sunderland).

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water River paddle in the South West Lakes. Aimed at Intermediate paddlers, so possibly the Duddon, Esk or Irt River tbc depending upon water levels and weather forecast, but grade 2/3 Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before Meeting point will depend upon the river, but paddlers from Kendal area may wish to car-share. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. River paddle in North East Lakes. Aimed at "Intromediate" paddlers, ideally the Greta (Keswick), but alternatively the Eamont or Lowther depending upon wate rlevels and what people prefer. River tbc depending upon water levels and weather forecast, but grade 2/3. ( If you have a particular river/section you'd like to paddle, please text the trip co-ordination). Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Meeting point - lift sharing from the South Lakes makes sense; contact the trip co-ordinator. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

CANCELLED due to poor weather forecast for Tuesday; strong southerly winds and rain. Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. Sea Kayak from Whitehaven to St Bees. Lake paddle as a fall back if the weather is grim tbc depending upon weather forecast. Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Meeting point - probably M6 Jn36 for those travelling from the south lakes...tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405. Note; the exit point at St Bees is a long carry. so the plan is to leave from Whitehaven, paddling against the tidal flow to St Bees. Neap tides, so flow should be quite gentle, (less than 1 knot). Distance 1 way is 10km. If the weather is great, we may choose to paddle back to Whitehaven, or just shuttle.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. River paddle in Lancashire or North Yorkshire. Aimed at "Intromediate" paddlers, so possibly the Wenning or the Greta (Ingleton, not Keswick). River tbc depending upon water levels and weather forecast, but grade 2/3. ( If you have a particular river/section you'd like to paddle, please text the trip co-ordination). Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Meeting point - probably M6 Jn36 for those travelling from the south lakes...tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. River paddle in the East Lakes. Aimed at "Intermediate" paddlers, so ideally the Lowther, with the Eamont or Eden as low water fall backs. River tbc depending upon water levels and weather forecast, but grade 1/2/3. ( If you have a particular river/section you'd like to paddle, please text the trip co-ordination). Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Meeting point - probably the bridge over the Lowther at Askham...tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. River paddle in the North West Lakes. Aimed at "Intermediate" paddlers, but given low water levels, looks like the Lower Derwent River tbc depending upon water levels and weather forecast, but grade 1/2 ( If you have a particular river/section you'd like to paddle, please text the trip co-ordination). Details confirmed at 17:28 Monday Meeting point - Peil Wyke car park at the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake at 10:30am. Plan is to paddle down to CockermouthEnter, 14km away. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. River paddle in the South Lakes. Aimed at "Intermediate" paddlers, so probably the Upper Kent. River tbc depending upon water levels* and weather forecast, but grade 2/3. ( If you have a particular river/section you'd like to paddle, please text the trip co-ordination). Details - confirmed at 16:11 Wednesday. Meeting point - Wilf's cafe in Stavely Mill Yard at 9:30. On the water for 10am. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405. *Note: the Upper Kent looks feasible, but we will assess the river from Wilf's cafe before making a final decision!

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. Sea kayaking, NW Cumbria. Starting from Maryport, follow the coast and the tide, turning around at high tide (11:49) and returning to Maryport. Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Meeting point tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405. Notes; this coast is exposed, and the trip may be cancelled or replanned at short notice if the forecast is poor. You are strongly recommended to check the calendar or speak to the trip co-ordinator before setting off.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. River paddle. Aimed at "Intromediate" paddlers, so possibly the Eamont, Lowther or Wenning. River tbc depending upon water levels and weather forecast, but grade 2/3. ( If you have a particular river/section you'd like to paddle, please text the trip co-ordination). Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Meeting point tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405. CANCELLED due to low water levels. Hopefully rain is coming later in the week...

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. Tees Barrage Whitewater - not really a river trip as such, but a park-and-play in the man-made, floodlit, whitewater course. The course is open on Wednesdays from 4 pm to 7pm, and includes an "escalator" to take you back to the top. I understand this is mostly grade 2/3. Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Meeting point is the Tees Barrage whitewater centre around 4pm. If there are enough people going, we can share lifts from the Kendal area at about 2pm; please contact the trip co-ordinator directly. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. River paddle - Descend the Rothay from Grasmere village to Windermere, taking in Grasmere and Rydal Water on the way River tbc depending upon water levels and weather forecast, but this section is normally grade 2/3. Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Meeting point Ambleside Rugby Club car park to organise shuttle at midday. Aim is to put on in Grasmere on the Rothay at SD338078 Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. River paddle, middle Derwent, (Borrowdale). Whitewater trip on the middle Derwent. Meet at the Kettlewell NTcar park by the side of Derwentwater, dressed and ready to be on the water for 10:30am. Then shuttle up to either Seathwaite bridge, or the Longthwaite Youth Hostel. (Water levels permitting). This is mostly grade 1/2 water, with one section of grade 3 by the YHA which can be portaged. Details tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Meeting point tbc no later than 7pm the night before. Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.

Please note this is NOT an official LCC event, there will be no formal leadership or coaching - just a few paddlers enjoying the water. Sea kayak trip, Leven Estuary Aim is to paddle from the put-in, just south of Ulverston up to the bridge at Greenodd, (or slightly beyond) on the flood tide. High tide is 11:56 at Liverpool, so we will need to be on the water for 9:56 to make the most of it. To avoid a long trudge across the mud/sand, we'd aim to be back by 14:00. Details; the forecast is for rain and SW winds; the estuary is relatively sheltered, but we will (as always) assess the condiitons before setting out. Meeting point Ulverston (Canal foot) SD 314776, NOT Wadhead Scar car park, (SD308746) as previously suggested Trip co-ordinator Phil Clayton 0785 0202405.