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Mike Hayward

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  1. Park at end of promenade. Where road ends. Get on there.
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    TRIP IS CANCELLED. WATER LEVELS TOO LOW AND NO RAIN FORECAST. Reschedule for September. BE COVID AWARE Official trip 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: Sunday 29th to Monday 30th 6. Venue : TBC ( See below) 7. Meet location / time : Thursday 26th evening TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Possibilities all dependent upon river levels: a) River Ayr 2 days with camping on river bank.( near road). Possible to take kit in canoes / kayaks or do a shuttle. River is grade 2 with a couple of portages around weirs. 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. c) River Teviot 2 days with camping on river bank. Take kit in canoes / kayaks. RIver is grade 2. 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.
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    TRIP IS CANCELLED. WATER LEVELS TOO LOW AND NO RAIN FORECAST. Reschedule for September. BE COVID AWARE Official trip 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: Friday 27th to Saturday 28th 6. Venue : TBC ( See below) 7. Meet location / time : Thursday 26th evening TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Possibilities all dependent upon river levels: a) River Ayr 2 days with camping on river bank.( near road). Possible to take kit in canoes / kayaks or do a shuttle. River is grade 2/3 with a couple of portages around weirs. 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. c) River Teviot 2 days with camping on river bank. Take kit in canoes / kayaks. River is grade 2. 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.
  4. Cancelled due to lack of interest. BE COVID AWARE Official trip 1. Event co-ordinator: Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader: Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : beginner /or improver 5. Date: Tuesday 22nd June 5p.m. to 8p.m. 6. Venue : Kendal Rugby Club park and paddle 7. Meet location / time : 5p.m. If you cannot make 5 p.m. come along later when you can. 8. Meet to share lifts at: not needed 9. Anything else: Session time date those new to river kayaking or improvers who wish to improve their technique. at least 3 needs for session. 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. Club kit is available at the location. ( fee may be waived) With water levels low the location has limited space so max of 5. Moving water is slow and narrow, but enough to help. RSVP at least 1 day before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.
  5. One guest Deyna Hirst added to trip list.
  6. Monday 6p.m. This event cancelled due to insufficient attendees. BE COVID AWARE Official event WWSR practice. We can practice any of the WWSR skills 1-5 listed on the webpage here https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/4/ 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : any - if you wish to become more aware of, or practice the basic WWSR skills (However please note this is a WWSR rescue session not a playing on the weir in kayak session) 5. Date: Tuesday 25th May 5.30 to 8.30 6. Venue : Kendal Rugby Club by the weir 7. Meet location / time : Session will run form 5.30. come for an hour or two often whole session. 8. Meet to share lifts at: No lift share needed. 9. Anything else: The session will run from 5.30 to 8.30 Please RSVP and turn up within this time slot. We will be considering and practicing the skills needed to be a 'safer river paddler' The list of skills is below. when you arrive please have an idea which of these skills you would like to be introduced to or practice. There will be a need to swim to practice some of these skills so come dressed appropriately and have plenty of warm clothes for afterwards. Bring your own kayak and kit or use club kit for free for this session. Exit form kayak in event of capsize. Swim to shore with kayak and paddle. Know how to be rescued by a throwline. I know when to do active and passive swimming. I can do a swimming self rescue using a paddle to help. I can do and kayak to swimmer rescue as swimmer or rescuer. I can do shouting rescue. I can do reaching rescue. I can do throw line rescue. I can do a shallow water wading rescue. I can recover a floating kayak and paddle. I can assist another when recovering a floating kayak and paddle. I know how to position a kayak for rescues. I know how to protect rapids. I can do eskimo rescues as rescuer and rescue. 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 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 event only.
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    I can be there for coaching Mike H
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    BE COVID AWARE Club Lead trip 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: sea 4. Level of ability : advanced 5. Date: Monday 31st May to Monday 7th June 6. Venue : Plan A Skye. Aiming to wild camp. Will do multi day trip is prevailing conditions are suitable or some 2-3 days or day trips TBC Plan B will be different venue if winds prevent Skye. 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: 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. RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.
  9. Thursday evening. This trip is confirmed windcast is good. https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/bolton_le_sands BE COVID AWARE Club Official trip 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: sea / social 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 27th June 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : 09.00 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share needed 9. Anything else: maximum 15 paddlers Not expecting bore wave. This is a social event. We will take the ongoing tide from Arnside at 9.00 and take a gentle paddle into the Bay. At a suitable point about 10.45 we will disembark and enjoy a natter, brew and snack. HW is at 14.03 9.21m so we can expect the incoming tide to reach us about midday for the return to Arnside. Those that are interested can continue up the estuary before returning to Arnside at about 15.30. This is all subject suitable weather. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ 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.
  10. Social paddle into Morecambe Bay and back via Leven Estuary. We will paddle out from Canal foot meet the incoming tide and you can finish at Canal foot OR continue to car park at Greenodd an additional 6km Sea kayak preferred. 2 Tuesday 27th April 3. Starting --- High Water is 10.03m at 13.15 so aim to be on the water and paddle from Canal Foot at 09.00 a.m. 4. Meet at Car park 1mile south of Greenodd at 08.30 for a quick turn round http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=331492&y=481675&z=120&sv=331492,481675&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=802&ax=331492&ay=481675&lm=0 or Canal foot 8.45 a.m. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=331340&y=477664&z=120&sv=331340,477664&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=888&ax=331340&ay=477664&lm=0 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: There may or may not be a bore wave, which you may or may not choose to ride. Suitable for those with some sea kayaking experience. Pleas send me a messed saying your intended meet/ egress point- Greenodd or Canal Foot.
  11. BE COVID AWARE Club Lead trip Trip confirmed river will be high 1. Event co-ordinator: Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader: Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : intermediate or advanced 5. Date: Monday 29th March 6. Venue : Ingleton Greta 7. Meet location / time : 11.00 a.m https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=361062&y=472636&z=120&sv=361062,472636&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=777&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share 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. Shuttle using mitigation or arrange your own. 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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    Please be informed that the OFA course has now been agreed as follows: Event co-ordinator Mark HickmanDate - 17/18 April 2021.Venue: Kendal RFC. Time TBC Further details about kit and times will be posted when available. RSVP by 29th March so we can ensure the courses fully subscribed. Please only RSVP if you know you are pre-booked onto this event. IF you are on the pre-booked list and unable to attend , please can you inform Mark Hickman ASAP so a reserve can be notified. There is reserve list. If there is enough demand it may be possible to schedule a second course. Please indicate your interest to Robin Everingham
  13. This event will be confirmed, subject the Covid restrictions being relaxed. BE COVID AWARE Club Lead / Official trip 1. Event co-ordinator LCC /CC Mike Sunderland 2. Trip Leader leader (Dan Wilkinson BC leader trainer) 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : advanced 5. Date: Tuesday 6th April TBC maybe 7th or 8th. 6. Venue : TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share 9. Anything else: Please only RSVP if you know you are pre-booked onto this event. This event for Advanced river leaders who have completed LCC self review process Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.
  14. This event will be confirmed, subject the Covid restrictions being relaxed. BE COVID AWARE Official trip 1. Event co-ordinator LCC /CC Mike Sunderland 2. Trip Leader leader (Dan Wilkinson BC leader trainer) 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : intermediate 5. Date: Thursday 1st April 6. Venue : TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share 9. Anything else: Please only RSVP if you know you are pre-booked onto this event. This event for Advanced river leaders who have completed LCC self review process Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.
  15. This event will be confirmed, subject the Covid restrictions being relaxed. BE COVID AWARE Club Lead / Official trip 1. Event co-ordinator LCC /CC Mike Sunderland 2. Trip Leader leader (Dan Wilkinson BC leader trainer) 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : advanced 5. Date: Monday 5th April 6. Venue : TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share 9. Anything else: Please only RSVP if you know you are pre-booked onto this event. This event for Advanced river leaders who have completed LCC self review process Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.
  16. This event will be confirmed, subject the Covid restrictions being relaxed. BE COVID AWARE Club Lead / Official trip 1. Event co-ordinator LCC /CC Mike Sunderland 2. Trip Leader leader (Dan Wilkinson BC leader trainer) 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : advanced 5. Date: Friday 2nd April 6. Venue : TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share 9. Anything else: Please only RSVP if you know you are prebooked onto this event. This event for Advanced river leaders who have completed LCC self review process Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.
  17. TRIP CONFIRMED Good to go. BE COVID AWARE Club Lead trip 1. Event co-ordinator; Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability :intermediate / advanced 5. Date: Wednesday 31st March 6. Venue : Kent Estuary 7. Meet location / time : 09.00 a.m. to be on the water by 09.30 a.m. https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=345409&y=478643&z=120&sv=345409,478643&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=816&ax=345409&ay=478643&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share needed 9. Anything else: Sea kayak only for this trip. HW is at 14.57 tide height 10.15m. Wind looks favourable Will confirm trip here by 7pm the evening before. https://bigsalty.com/en/weather/forecast/173/ We are setting off at 09.30 with the aim of following the river channel as far as we can towards Morecambe, then returning with the incoming tide. Likely following the bore wave in. May have issues with shallow water, meandering channels and dead ends. For those with advanced skills or intermediate if you don't wish to surf the bore wave. Bring food drink etc but be prepared to consume it from the kayak as we won't be able to stop on the incoming tide. Should be back in Arnside by 13.30 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.
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    From 5th January 2021 LCC has had to suspend the club calendar. This is due to local national Covid lockdown. The situation will be kept under reviewed, we will reopen the calendar and usual activity as soon as we can. DO feel free to add new vent to the calendar for dates after 28th March. RSVP limit will be a maximum of 6. All events will be subject to confirmation. so please add at the top of each new event ‘This event will be confirmed, subject the Covid restrictions being relaxed’. BE COVID AWARE Outdoor exercise is still permitted, but should be limited to once per day You should not travel outside your local area – unless to travel a short distance to find an open space to exercise You may leave the home to: exercise with your household (or support bubble) or one other person and you should not travel outside your local area Organised and structured outdoor sporting activity must not take place More information here https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2021/new-stay-at-home-guidance-issued-for-national-lockdown-in-england
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    The trip is confirmed as going ahead BE COVID AWARE Club Lead trip 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Lake 4. Level of ability : all welcome 5. Date: Friday 2/4/2021 20.00 p.m. 6. Venue :Tranquil sea!!!! Windermere 7. Meet location / time : Water head car park Ambleside. Meet at 19.50 ready to set off at 20.00 about 90 minutes on water Parking should be free - check here https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/plan-your-visit/getting-to-the-lake-district/carparks/windermere 8. Meet to share lifts at: no lift share 9. Anything else: This trip is called sea but actually on a flat lake. Forecast is to be cold and clear. Forecast 6oC so wrap up warm. Hopefully it will be dark and we can get good views of the stars so bring binoculars. Bring head torch. 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 this trip. RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.
  20. Mike H will be co-ordinating a zoom meeting. It is aimed at those who lead or co-ordinate river trips at any level. Though anyone is welcome to take part. The session will consist of a discussion about various scenarios that have or may occur. We hope to share thoughts and intend that it will raise awareness and act as a pre-empt if the scenario is encountered. The zoom meeting will be scheduled for 8 p.m. on Wednesday 6th January. If you wish to take part please send Mike an email.
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    From 31st December 2020 LCC has had to suspend the club calendar. This is due to local restrictions for Covid being being tier 4. Currently there is no end date announced You can still exercise with one other person. If you chose to paddle please do so well within your ability level and we advise against lift sharing. The situation will be kept under reviewed, we will remove this restriction as soon as we can. Please refrain from adding new events to the calendar until the situation become clear.
  22. Due to the change in local Covid tier status this event is now cancelled. BE COVID AWARE
  23. BE COVID AWARE Club Lead trip 1. Event Co-0rdinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: It will be a grade 3 river 4. Level of ability : Intermediate or better 5. Date: Sunday 27th December 6. Venue : TBC Sunday morning at 8.30 7. Meet location / time : Plan A. meet will be 10.00 but could be 9.30 or 11.00 depending on water level. 8. Meet to share lifts at: No lift share due to Covid 9. Anything else: Shuttle with Covid mitigation or arrange your own shuttle. Rain forecast for Saturday night, need a suitable amount of water for plan A. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/whitewater-safety/ RSVP at least 1 day before the event No guests.
  24. BE COVID AWARE OFFICIAL event Wednesday evening. This event is confirmed as going ahead as scheduled. Event leader Mike Hayward 1. Trip type: River rescue skills 2. Level of ability : Some simple grade 2 water skills needed so improver or better 3. Date: Thursday 17th December 4. Venue : Devil's Bridge. Kirkby Lonsdale 5. Meet location / time : 13.00 a.m. 6. Meet to share lifts at: No lift share as this is park and do venue 7. Anything else: Need at least four participants plus leader. We will be practicing skills pertinent to rescue of a kayak and paddle. It will not require any swimming. you will have the opportunity to try at least 3 rescues. The session should last no longer than 2.5 hours. If you have 2 kayaks bring them both with you, one to paddle, one to rescue. River rescue skills to include Review of buoyancy in a river kayak I can recover a floating kayak and paddle. I can assist another when recovering a floating kayak and paddle. I carry kit for intermediate paddle and know when and how to use it- please look the list up on the white water safety page, and bring them with you. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ RSVP at least 2 days before the event
  25. BE COVID AWARE OFFICIAL event Wednesday evening. This event is confirmed as going ahead as scheduled. Event leader Mike Hayward 1. Trip type: River rescue skills 2. Level of ability : Some simple grade 2 water skills needed so improver or better 3. Date: Thursday 17th December 4. Venue : Devil's Bridge. Kirkby Lonsdale 5. Meet location / time : 9.30 a.m. 6. Meet to share lifts at: No lift share as this is park and do venue 7. Anything else: Need at least four participants plus leader. We will be practicing skills pertinent to rescue of a kayak and paddle. It will not require any swimming. you will have the opportunity to try at least 3 rescues. The session should last no longer than 2.5 hours. If the event is oversubscribed will run a second session starting at 13.00. This will added if session 1 is full. If you have 2 kayaks bring them both with you, one to paddle, one to rescue. River rescue skills to include Review of buoyancy in a river kayak I can recover a floating kayak and paddle. I can assist another when recovering a floating kayak and paddle. I carry kit for intermediate paddle and know when and how to use it- please look the list up on the white water safety page, and bring them with you. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ RSVP at least 2 days before the event
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