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Mike Hayward

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  1. Hi Claire if you can complete a guest form , available on the club website, before the trip.
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    Trip now full 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: sea 4. Level of ability : good improver or better 5. Date: Saturday 16th July to Saturday 23rd July 6. Venue : NE Scotland Coast 7. Meet location / time : Accommodation is booked from 16th July 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: The aim is to do day trips along the coast between Aberdeen and Port Knockie, making best use of the prevailing conditions. You can paddle all days or just some. It may be possible to do surf kayaking at some point. It might be possible to join the trip for part of the week. Accommodation Is fab and booked. Cost will be on a pro-rata basis£215 -£290 for the whole week, dependent upon numbers. If you are interred to join this trip please do not RSVP until you have contacted Mike Hayward. 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 at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  3. Trip confirmed as going ahead. See you at St Bees at, 10.30. At trip from St Bees to St Bees Head and back 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Monday 25th April 6. Venue : St Bees on the water for 10.30 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 at St Bees car park, Maybe a parking fee 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: HW 7.30 so NW going tide will flow until 11.45 Only a gentle 6km, maybe few more if we go further around St Bees Head. Lunch at Fleswick Bay wind forecast is good https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/st_bees 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 at least 1 days before the event No guests.
  4. Windcast is good to go. See you at Arnside. Arnside Bore wave: A great surfing/environment experience. It was a particularly good one some weeks ago, so hoping for a repeat. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Tuesday 19th April 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 10.00 by you might want to get there earlier in case parking spaces are taken. https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=345434&y=478638&z=120&sv=345434,478638&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=570&ax=345434&ay=478638&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: none needed 9. Anything else: It is tricky for first timers as a very powerful wave over shallow water, therefore it’s easy to get tripped up Tide height is 9.71 ( Morecambe )so there might be a good bore wave. HW is at 13.49 so aim to be on the water at 10.30 Should be back in Arnside by 13.00. River or sea kayaks. If intending to ride borewave must have a solid first time roll. You can join us and just follow the bore wave if you don't wish to surf on it Not suitable for novices. 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.
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    That's fine Duncan, when you can get there is fine.
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    Mint Weir at Kendal Rugby club 5-7 p.m or join when you can. Given recent rain there may be an opportunity for an evening session. No specific plan, RSVP and come along. Bit of coaching if necessary If you have an idea what you might like input on, some ideas below Depending on water levels can look at : play in the wave swimmer rescue introduction to playing in stoppers basic techniques use of throw lines Bring your own kit or arrange to borrow club kit via John Speakman Event leader Mike Hayward. I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the event. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you bring the correct kit for the trip you are attending.
  7. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Brian Clough 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : intermediate or better 5. Date: Wed 6th April 6. Venue : Ribble 7. Meet location / time : 10.30 at egress https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=381469&y=463795&z=120&sv=381469,463795&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=785&ax=381469&ay=463795&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: 10.00 at canal junction 36 https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=353892&y=482543&z=120&sv=353892,482543&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=785&ax=353892&ay=482543&lm=0 9. Anything else: at 0800 Ribble on 0.5 medium 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 please
  8. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Sea / Estuary 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 3rd April 6. Venue : Canal Foot Ulverston https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=331355&y=477671&z=120&sv=331355,477671&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=776&ax=331355&ay=477671&lm=0 7. Meet location / time : 09.00 ready to paddle off at 9.20 8. Meet to share lifts at: n/a 9. Anything else: HW is at 13.34 height 9.56m Aim is to paddle out on remains of the outgoing tide and pickup the incoming tide in the estuary channel. Possibility of a small bore wave. We should be back at canal foot by 11.30 a.m. Please read notes re r 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 is 7 but will increase if another leader joins. RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests. https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/roa-island
  9. A zoom meeting 7.30 to 8.15 for members to find out more about becoming a club leader. Why do we need this. The process. Concerns. How to remove barriers. Leaders and non leaders can join at 7.50 to share thoughts. To join the meeting please RSVP here. An email will be sent to you Saturday evening with the zoom link. If you can't make this time nor Wenesday's social event, then email Mike H to arrange a private discussion.
  10. Chris, river kayaks better for tricks,but harder to catch wave if you lose it,or it reforms. Don't worry about what others are doing, I will be taking river kayak this time. Mike
  11. Trip going ahead. 11.00 at Greta at Keswick,spaces available. Msg Mike to join. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver - If you have secured and are confident in your basic river skills. 5. Date: Saturday 13th Feb 6. Venue : Greta at Keswick. 7. Meet location / time : 11.00 at egress 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Intended for improvers who want to move onto intermediate rivers. I would appreciate one other club recognised leader attending( Msg me to confirm) otherwise skilled paddlers are requested defer RSVP until after 5pm on Friday. Please read notes re river 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 8pm Friday. Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.
  12. Format for calendar events to include: 1. Event co-ordinator 2. Trip Leader leader 3. Trip type: river / 4. Level of ability : advanced Do have advanced skills to RSVP. 5. Date: Sunday 13th Feb 6. Venue : TBC Sunday morning 08.15 7. Meet location / time : TBC meet at river at 10.00 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Please read notes re river 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. Msg Mike to join sat evening or early Sunday. No guests .
  13. Format for calendar events to include: 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : intermediate or better 5. Date: Monday 14th Feb, 6. Venue : river Irt 7. Meet location / time : 10.30 at Holmrook 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: longish trip c14km Mostly grade 1/2 but some tree issue and so might accurate paddling sound skills. If you are a not sure contact me for a chat before you RSVP I have not done the river previously. Please read notes re river 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 at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  14. Trip confirmed as going ahead. Wind forecast force 3 from north with some gusts up to 5. Arnside bore 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Saturday 5th March 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 09.00 https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=345434&y=478638&z=120&sv=345434,478638&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=570&ax=345434&ay=478638&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: none needed 9. Anything else: Tide height is 9.80 so there might be good bore wave. HW is at 13.03 so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 09.30 Should be back in Arnside by 12.00 If weather forecast is looking calmish,will add to RSVP 3 days prior to trip. River or sea kayaks. If intending to ride bore wave must have a solid first time roll. You can join us and just follow the bore wave if you don't wish to surf on it Not suitable for novices. Please read notes re river 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 at least 2 days before the event No guests.
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    1. Event co-ordinator: Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader: Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : Improver or better - open canoe / river kayak Should be able to self guide down grade 2+ rapids. 5. Date: Thu March 3rd to Friday March 4th. 6. Venue : River Teviot, in south Scotland, Plan B will be 2 days on the river Annan. 7. Meet location / time : Thursday 3rd March 10.00 a.m. at put in TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: RSVP will be 6 boats unless other leaders join trip. Can you add note saying if you will paddle kayak, single open boat(are you willing to take a bow paddler) Double open boat. Single or double canoes or kayaks. May be possible to carry some kayaker kit in open boat. Will confirm river 3 days before the trip. a) River Teviot 2 days with camping on river bank. Take kit in canoes / kayaks. River is grade 2. b) River Annan 2 days with camping on river bank. Possible to take kit in canoes / kayaks or do a shuttle. River is grade 2 with a couple of portages around weirs. Please read notes re river 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. RSVP at least 6 days before the event RSVP limit may change depending on open canoe doubles.
  16. Trip confirmed, wind forecast is force 4 gusting 6. As result start time is a little later. We may have to delay setting of a short while. Will gauge conditions at the venue. If too strong will abort trip! Arnside bore 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Thursday 3rd Feb 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 0900 https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=345434&y=478638&z=120&sv=345434,478638&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=570&ax=345434&ay=478638&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: none needed 9. Anything else: Tide height is 9.95 so there might be good bore wave. HW is at 12.47 so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 09.30 Should be back in Arnside by 12.00 River or sea kayaks. If intending to ride bore wave must have a solid first time roll. You can join us and just follow the bore wave if you don't wish to surf on it Not suitable for novices. Please read notes re river 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 at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  17. Spring midweek river paddling series 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: River grade 3 (4) 4. Level of ability : Competent grade 3 or better 5. Date: Thursday 17th March 6. Venue : TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Going to be cold so wrap up warm Suitable for competent grade 3 paddlers or better. RSVP 6, unless another river leader joins trip. RSVP will be available from 11th Mar. Please read notes re river 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. Forecast is rain Wednesday so event moved from Friday to Thursday to make best use of water. RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  18. Spring midweek river paddling series Going to be cold with windchill will confirm details at 8.15 a.m Friday Morning. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: River grade 3 (4) 4. Level of ability : Competent grade 3 or better 5. Date: Friday 18th Feb 6. Venue : upper Kent 7. Meet location / time : 10.30 Scroggs Weir Staveley 8. Meet to share lifts at: Scroggs Weir. 9. Anything else: Going to be cold so wrap up warm Suitable for competent grade 3 paddlers or better. RSVP 6, unless another river leader joins trip. RSVP will be available from 11th Feb. Please read notes re river 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. If it's not up or weather to bad may go to similar or cancel. RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  19. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: River grade 3 4. Level of ability : Competent grade 3 or better 5. Date: Friday 7th January 6. Venue : Greta, Keswick 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 a.m. at egress https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=325373&y=523830&z=120&sv=325373,523830&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=885&ax=325373&ay=523830&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Going to be cold so wrap up warm Suitable for competent grade 3 paddlers or better. RSVP 6, unless another river leader joins trip. Please read notes re river 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. If it's not up or weather to bad may go to similar or cancel. RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.
  20. An informal meet, to replace the event cancelled "Be inspired' talk that was the take place on 22nd. Venue The factory tap 7 p.m. http://thefactorytap.co.uk Yard 46 should be serving pizza from 5 - 8p.m. If you intend to come along we suggest that you do a Covid lateral flow test and have a negative result. Event will be confirmed Monday evening, after consideration of any further guidance re Omicron.
  21. There is very little choice, but as many are keen to get out, we will go for the Leven. It will be low. To give an idea trip report with pics at similar level here https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/2019/01/22/improvers-session-ii-river-leven/ If you decide not to come along please remove your RSVP so we know who to expect. Update here at 20.00 Sunday evening. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: River 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Monday 27th December 6. Venue : River Leven 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 a.m. https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=336751&y=486450&z=115&sv=336751,486450&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=537&ax=336751&ay=486450&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: Not required BUT please was face covering for shuttle. 9. Anything else: Santa hats, reindeer horns or similar encouraged. RSVP set to 16. If lots we may split into smaller groups. Please read notes re river 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 at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.
  22. Trip confirmed as going ahead 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : intermediate or better 5. Date: Friday 3rd December 6. Venue : Lune 7. Meet location / time : 10.30 at Killington bridge. 8. Meet to share lifts at: n/a 9. Anything else: venue will be chosen depending on water levels and those attending. It will be a grade 3 river. Please read notes re river 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 at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.
  23. Arnside bore Current ( Saturday 4p.m. forecast is for 4oC and wind force 4 gusting 6 but sunny.) We shall go and try. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 5th December 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 0745 https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=345434&y=478638&z=120&sv=345434,478638&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=570&ax=345434&ay=478638&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: none needed 9. Anything else: Tide height is 9.95 so there should be good bore wave. HW is at 11.32 so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 0800 Should be back in Arnside by 11.00 River or sea kayaks. If intending to ride bore wave must have a solid first time roll. You can join us and just follow the bore wave if you don't wish to surf on it Not suitable for novices. Please read notes re river 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 at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.
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    Yes bring swim kit and a shirt or thin paddle top. Some were shorts too.
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    Hi Ben you just pay from your bank account using the Bacs details given.
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