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Killington Reservoir - Mid-Week Sea Kayak trip
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Event venue now changed to Killington Res for windy skills session -
Killington Reservoir - Mid-Week Sea Kayak trip
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
29th Jan.. High wind and bad weather forecast. Please check the what's app group for final decision before setting off -
** Note: Later Meeting Point and change of Meeting Location. Please check the trip Whats App Group for final arrangements** Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leaders: Mike Sunderland & John Soady Trip type: Sea Kayak Estuary Grade 1/2 waters Level of ability: Improver Date 28th Feb Venue: Ulverston River Leven HW Ulverston 1:26pm 8.6 meters. Follow the flood through the viaduct , return with the Ebb Approx overall distance 25km Meet location/time: 10:00am Ulverston Canal Foot SD 313 777 https://maps.app.goo.gl/qa5iszLFkiQKSnvK7 Take a picnic lunch and drink 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/coach. 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/rivers. Manoeuvres such as: Positive paddling upstream, Ferry gliding Bow rudder, Edging, Breaking out & Breaking into moving water, Bracing will be coached.
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Winter 2024 mid-wk series of events led by Mike Sunderland to develop Sea Kayak skills in moving water. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leader: Mike Sunderland & John Soady Trip type: Sea Kayak Grade 1/2 waters Extended Park & Play Level of ability: Improver or better Date 21st Feb 2024 Venue: River Eden - Sands Centre Meet location/time: 9:30am Sands Centre CA1 1JQ V3X8+RG Carlisle NY 402 566 Ingress point will be decided once we have assembled at the Sands centre Please refer to the trip WhatsApp group from 18th Feb for lift sharing and final arrangements Take a picnic lunch and drink 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/coach. 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/rivers. Manoeuvres such as: Positive paddling upstream, Ferry gliding Bow rudder, Edging, Breaking out & Breaking into moving water, Bracing will be coached.
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Winter 2024 mid-wk series of events led by Mike Sunderland to develop Sea Kayak skills in moving water. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leader: Mike Sunderland & John Soady Trip type: Sea Kayak Grade 1/2 water Level of ability: Improver Date 7th Feb 2024 Venue: Kent estuary trip - From Sandside to Arnside /Arnside sailing base Meet location/time: meet to shuttle at 8.30am High tide Arnside 10.15am on water for 10am https://www.bing.com/maps?sp=point.54.2006587_-2.8383175&cp=54.200659~-2.838314&lvl=16.0 SD 454 786 Take a picnic lunch and drink 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/coach. 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/rivers. Manoeuvres such as: Positive paddling upstream, Ferry gliding Bow rudder, Edging, Breaking out & Breaking into moving water, Bracing will be coached.
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Full Size Sea Kayak. Also need to practice self rescues/ all-in rescues -
1. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson 2. Trip Leader/s: Robin Everingham and Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Estuary – sea kayak 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Wednesday 27th March 2024 6. Venue: Wampool Estuary North Cumbria Coast 7. Meet location/ timings: Meet at 10.10am to be on the water for 10.50am. HW Silloth is 12.50pm. Meet in car park N of East Cote lighthouse at Grid Ref NY118 552, opposite Seacote Caravan Park. https://www.google.com/maps/place/9C6RVJPF%2B2Q/@54.8850656,-3.3781428,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d54.8850625!4d-3.3755625!5m1!1e4?entry=ttu Plan is to paddle on the flood into Moricambe Bay and up the Wampool Estuary to Anthorn, or as far as we can get! There is an exposed section of coastline, 3-4km, where we'll be paddling with possibly a beam swell and expect a few waves as we round Grune Point over the sand banks, the same on the return leg. Return on the Ebb to the starting point. Approx 22km and back at the cars around 3.30pm 8. Meet to share lifts: Always good to share lifts to save on fuel & emissions. Check the WhatsApp group nearer the time. 9. Anything else: Please bring lunch and a warm drink. 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/coach. However, we will paddle as a team taking joint responsibility for each other’s safety on the water.
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Mid-wk Sea Kayak - Wyre Estuary, Fleetwood
Giles Wilson posted an event in LCC Intermediate Sea Trips
***Update 13th Feb. Force 3-4 gusting 5 South forecast for 14th Feb. Please check the trip WhatsApp group for the final arrangements ** 1. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson 2. Trip Leader/s: Mike Hayward and Chris Wade 3. Trip type: Wyre Estuary – sea kayak - up with the flood. One way Knott End to St Michaels 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Wednesday 14th Feb 2024 6. Venue: Wyre Estuary - Knott-End-On-Sea The paddle is 24km one way approx 3.5 hours 7. Meet location / timings: 10.15 Meet at St Michaels and transfer some kayaks. Need to leave 2 cars at St Michaels. 10.35 Shuttle to Knott End Quail home Road parking 11.00 at Knott End get ready and move kayak to water edge 11.20 Briefing for trip 11.30 set off 14.15 arrive at St Michaels and egress 8. Meet to share lifts: Always good to share lifts to save on fuel & emissions. Meet to share lift at junction 36, 9.30. ( telephone box by arrow on this link) 9. Anything else: Please bring Helmets. Please bring lunch, and warm drink. 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/coach. However, we will paddle as a team taking joint responsibility for each other’s safety on the water. -
Killington Reservoir - Mid-Week Sea Kayak trip
Giles Wilson posted an event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
29th Jan.. High wind and bad weather forecast. Please check the what's app group for final decision before setting off 1. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson 2. Trip Leader/s: Mike Sunderland 3. Trip type: Reservoir – sea kayak skills 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Wednesday 31st Jan 2024 6. Venue: Killington Reservoir https://www.google.com/maps/@54.3171165,-2.6432186,14.5z?entry=ttu 7. Meet location / timings: 9.30 Killington Sailing Association use changing facillities and on the water for 10:15 8. Meet to share lifts: Always good to share lifts to save on fuel & emissions 9. Anything else: 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 river 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. -
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Yes I'm on for this trip when it's opened up -
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Sea kayak (14ft) -
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Bringing Sea Kayak -
May I hire a club river boat for the day?
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Buttermere to Crummock Water
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
I've messaged you also Pete but a place available for you now -
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I'm interested in going on this -
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Additional coach if required. Giles -
Buttermere to Crummock Water
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
RSVP extended so you can join now, Simon -
River Eden Langwathby to Lazonby
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
You can book on now Peter -
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Sea Kayak -
Buttermere to Crummock Water
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Please let Mike Sunderland book the last remaining place! -
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Available to help if required -
Part of a Autumn / Winter series of trips led by Mike Sunderland to develop Sea Kayak skills in moving water. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leader: Mike Sunderland & Robin Everingham, Tom Peacock, John Soady Trip type: Sea Kayak . Grade 1/2 Level of ability: improver or better Date 13/12/2023 Meet location/time: 9.30 https://maps.app.goo.gl/evSTooq366Nidw1r6 NY 187 159 Take a picnic lunch and drink 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 river 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 and Bracing will be coached.
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River Eden Appleby to Kirkby Thore Ousenstand bridge
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
You can join again, Sally -
River Eden Appleby to Kirkby Thore Ousenstand bridge
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Rob H will join as leader. Please only join if you were already coming -
River Eden Kirkby Thore to Langwathby
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Place available now for you. G
