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**Weather update 13/12/2023 there is SW Force 4 forecast for Saturday so this will be a South Windermere meeting at Fell Foot NT ** Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson 2. Leaders John Soady & Rob Gregory & Andy Murphy 3. Trip Type: Lake 4. Level of ability: Improvers or better: Sea Kayaks 5. Date. Saturday 16th Dec 6. Venue. Fell Foot south end of Windermere 7. Meet at 10:00hrs 9. Bring flask and packed lunch. 10. Good to share lifts if possible. Read trip notes: 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 RSVP 16
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Coniston Water Sea Kayak skills.
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
The plan is to paddle on Coniston Water Browne Howe start 10am -
Coniston Water Sea Kayak skills.
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Plan B is looking more likely due to high wind . Coniston 10am Brown Howe. See chat group for final arrangements -
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Bringing sea kayak. Happy to let anyone have a go it that if you want to try a different boat -
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 leaders: Mike Sunderland & Robin Everingham Trip type: Sea Kayak . Grade 1/2 Level of ability: improver or better Date 06/12/23 Meet location/time: Bailey Bridge, Langwathby. NY 565 334 Plus Code "M8VF+VWJ Penrith" at 0930 Portage before Eden Lacy Falls weir at NY562 379. This section will not be paddled by anyone in the group. A specific safety briefing will be given by the leaders. Finish Lazonby car park - above bridge NY 549 403 Plus Code "Q74X+5P9 Penrith" 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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Coniston Water Sea Kayak skills.
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Open Location Code a.k.a Plus Code. Try googling 4Q53+JQ Barrow-in-Furness -
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Is there a limit on numbers for this talk? I know 2 or 3 non members who might want to come. -
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 leaders: Mike Sunderland & Robin Everingham Trip type: Sea Kayak . Grade 1/2 Level of ability: improver or better Date 29/11/23 Meet location/time: Ousenstand Bridge over Eden: JCC2+J94 Penrith 0930 Finish Bailey Bridge, Langwathby. M8VF+VWJ Penrith 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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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 & Rob Hitchmough Trip type: Sea Kayak . Grade 1/2 Level of ability: improver or better Date 22/11/23 Meet location/time: Bongate Mill car park: Appleby-in-Westmorland at 0930 https://maps.app.goo.gl/wfemkFcvhnNj2v4B9?g_st=iw Finish Ousenstand Bridge over Eden: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sf8EixUHm6dYEHiJ7?g_st=iw 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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Mince Pie Paddle on Coniston
Giles Wilson commented on Nicola Hartley's event in LCC Flat Water / Lake Trips
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Place available. I'm trying to get on an assessment weekend at Anglesey -
Sands Rapids Carlisle to Rockcliffe River Eden
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Tony, Please message me on the club what's app chat group when you've been added to that. -
Bassenthwaite Lake to Cockermouth via Lower River Derwent
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Please leave the final space for Mike Hayward -
Bassenthwaite Lake to Cockermouth via Lower River Derwent
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Good idea Sally. Can everyone make 0930 at Peel Wyke to organise shuttle. Mike Hayward has offered to cover Mike Sunderland as leader this trip -
Next of a Autumn / Winter series of events to develop Sea Kayak skills in moving water. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leaders John Soady & Andy Murphy Sea Kayaks only. Improver level or above Plan B Browne Howe https://www.bing.com/maps?sp=point.54.3102255_-3.0920538 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, 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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Plus one guest.. .Jane Wilson -
Sands Rapids Carlisle to Rockcliffe River Eden
Giles Wilson posted an event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Next of a Autumn / Winter 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 Level of ability: Improver or better Date 1/11/23 Venue: The Sands rapids, River Eden - behind the Sands Sports & Leisure Centre, Carlisle. https://www.bing.com/maps/?cp=54.899822~-2.934229&lvl=16.0 Meet location/time: Sands Centre 930am then shuttle to Rockcliffe (NY 35713 61735 54.9461125, -3.0051406) to park vehicles then 10am start kitted up and ready for briefing at Sands Rapids 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. 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. -
Bassenthwaite Lake to Cockermouth via Lower River Derwent
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
As of 12th Oct Rachel is first in the reserve list followed by Malcolm -
Derwentwater to Bassenthwaite Lake via Middle River Derwent
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
As of this morning 12th Oct. The reserve list goes: Fran, Mark, Rachel, Malcolm -
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Available as additional coach -
Winter Mid Week: The Sands Rapids, River Eden Park & Play
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Eric Dewhurst is next in the queue if anyone drops out -
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Sea Kayak.. and part time coach, if required -
Annan day 1 - Easy River trip
Giles Wilson commented on Graeme Wild's event in Easy River Trip for All
I might do the Wednesday only... Need to check transport options -
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Bringing touring kayak. As mentioned to John Speakman I'll be an assistant coach to the other coaches. -
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I might SUP if the wind is favourable? Anyone else?
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