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Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson Trip leader(s) John Soady Trip type: Sea Level of ability: improver or better Date Wed 3rd May 2023 HW Tarn Point 10:39 7.4m Venue: Haverigg to Bootle Approx 18km Meet location/time: 9.00 at Bootle to leave cars for shuttle Meet to share lifts at: TBC 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, 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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Leven Estuary - (Changed from West Coast due to high wind)
Giles Wilson commented on Giles Wilson's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
Yes it's on 19th April. Not 19th June as I incorrectly wrote in the write up -
1. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson 2. Trip Leader(s): Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability: Improver or better 5. Date: Wednesday, 19th April 6. Venue: Greenodd 7. Meet location / time: Layby South of Greenodd . 10:15 to be on the water at 10:45 https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=331480&y=481555&z=120&sv=331480,481555&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=797&ax=331480&ay=481555&lm=0 Bring Food and a hot drink. Total distance around TBC Should be back to the cars around 15:00 Sea kayaks only. Please read notes ref Sea trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ The trip will be led by a 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 at least 2 days before the event. Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.
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Monday, wind forecast looks good to go. Please bring wheels to get to shore in Morecambe. It can be a long carry. Event details Morecambe Bay /Sea Forecast [TBC] 1. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson 07802 457301 2. Trip Leader: Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Estuary/Sea – sea kayak one way paddle 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Wednesday 26th April 6. Venue: Morcambe Bay 15km paddle one way 7. Meet location / timings: Meet at Arnside prom at 10.45 to arrange shuttle. Then drive to Morecambe. Paddle from Morecambe to Arnside with the incoming tide. 8. Meet to share lifts: Always good to share lifts.. 9) Tides Morecambe LW 10:36 2.7m HW 16:08 7.5m 2 days before Neap Tide RSVP limit 6 paddlers. Increased if we 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.
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Event details Workington Harbour Exploring the River Derwent/ trip to Maryport Forecast Is good! Sunny. 10 degrees. Light winds from SW 1. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson 07802 457301 2. Trip Leaders: Mike Sunderland & Brian Clough 3. Trip type: Estuary/Sea – sea kayak 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Saturday 15th April 0930am meet for 10:00 start 6. Venue: Workington Shore carpark - meet at end of Harbour Rd harbour road, workington - Search (bing.com) HW is 0754 Height 6.5m LW at 1449 2.3m 7. Meet location / timings: Saturday 15th April 0930am meet for 10:00 start 8. Meet to share lifts: Always good to share lifts.. I can offer someone a lift from Kendal The trip length depends upon the weather, with a stop for lunch we should be finished by 15:00 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.
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Great pool session this evening! Thanks to all instructors and organisers 👍 -
Event details Roa Island Estuary /Sea Forecast [TBC] 1. Event co-ordinator: Giles Wilson 07802 457301 2. Trip Leader: Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Estuary/Sea – sea kayak 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Saturday 1st April 10:00 6. Venue: Roa Island OS Grid Ref SD 234 650 https://www.bing.com/maps?q=Roa+Island&satid=id.sid%3Acda6c51c-f85e-b1c5-beb5-5d4942247ebf&cp=54.075366~-3.174245&lvl=14.6# 7. Meet location / timings: Meet at the end of the road – in front of the lifeboat station to unload kayaks and gear. Park at the free car park, by the entrance to the Roa Island Sailing Club – as courtesy to residents. Briefing at 10am, changed and boats in place in front of Lifeboat Station 8. Meet to share lifts: Always good to share lifts.. I can offer someone a lift from Kendal Tide height is 7.1m with HW Barrow at 0922 – just past Neaps The trip length depends upon the weather, with a stop for lunch we should be back at Roa Island by before 15:00 RSVP limit 6 paddlers. Increased if we 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.
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NOT bringing Sea Kayak -
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Sea Kayak probably 🛶 -
A Bimble up the Kent Estuary
Giles Wilson commented on Mike Hayward's event in LCC Estuary Bore Trips
Weather looks promising! 🌞 -
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You'll do it. -
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Bringing Sea Kayak. Giles -
Loch Striven, Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne
Giles Wilson commented on Mike Hayward's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
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Apologies, I have to cancel my place on this trip. G -
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Bringing own sea Kayak 🌊 -
Loch Striven, Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne
Giles Wilson commented on Mike Hayward's event in LCC Improvers Sea Trips
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I am interested attending this trip -
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One for the waiting list please, if anyone can't attend. -
Sea-kayak navigation for beginners (2 sessions)
Giles Wilson commented on Andy Murphy's event in LCC Paddling Safety Courses
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Another one for the waiting list -
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Might go as a follower. Does this impact on the riders though? -
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Plus one also. G -
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Sea Kayak 14" -
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Apologies. Not coming now. Cold not better 😕 -
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Bringing a sea kayak. Giles -
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Hope you don't mind a polo noob tagging along 😬 -
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Car space available from Kendal if anyone wants a lift. Giles -
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I'm using pool boat. My sea kayaks have leaky hatches.. But I'll help with loading /unloading
