Mike Hayward

PEER TRIP wind forecast force 3 with force 4 gusts , decreasing as approach Arnisde. Be prepared!! Don't forget food/ drink/ sub screen and hat. 1. Morecambe Bay From Ulverston to Arnside 2. Saturday 6th July High water 9.06m at 15.44p.m. 3. Starting --- Canal Foot Ulverston at 7.15 a.m. 4. At least 2 vehicles to meet at Arnside promenade at 6.15 a.m. for shuttle http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=345440&y=478660&z=120&sv=345440,478660&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=636&ax=345440&ay=478660&lm=0 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: Sea kayaks only. Experience of extended paddling duration desirable We should be in Arnside by 2.15pm. And then retrieve cars from Ulverston LCC members only. No guests LCC last did this trip 2015. Wind and wave prediction looking good(Monday) The unknowns are : the channel locations in the estuaries; the time of the turn of the tide at low water; the duration of slack water; Trip report from last time is below. RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only. Arnside - Hi Robin, yes it is 6.15 a.m. Canal Foot Ulverston, 45 minutes later we meet Brian and John 7.20 set off paddling down Leven Estuary 8.00 Robin ‘we’re doing 8.5 m.p.h'. but according to OS map we are on a sand bank.- shifting channels ! 8.15 We pass Idridge Scar a small rocky outcrop in the Bay. Start to head south. 8.45 The haze obscures all land. The wet sand, water and sky blend in, making it tricky to pick out any features. Only the small waves generated by the wind help us distinguish between the ‘ bright white sand banks and water 9.30 The time of low water. But a shallow channel grounds us. We end up pulling the kayaks- Surreal! walking on water 10 miles from land The 300m pull relents and we are able to paddle again on a bearing until Heysham power station emerges from the murk. A quick increase in speed is needed to make the channel off Heysham before the incoming tide pushed us back to where we started. Off to the West we see a wave breaking over a sand bank, which soon disappears. Time for a bite to eat and 20 minute rest as we await the flow increase. 10.00 Now heading NE past Morecambe. The channel splits several times as we gently paddle making 7mph. 11.30 we stop on some mussel beds, for a bite to eat, by Morecambe. Our extra elevation enables us to see we have entered a dead end. After a 30 minute break we paddle against the tide making 2 mph until we can get the correct channel. By now the bay is filling, sand banks are covered and strange flow create rougher zones where wind blows against current. 12.30 We approach Silverdale and get pushed East by the current 13.00 Now getting pushed NW towards Grange over Sands. We are just discussing how to paddle on the bore and the dangers associated with ‘side suck’, when we arrive a band of waves – the bore is actually forming right under where we are floating. Oops Brian and John have never been on the bore wave before , but soon gain in confidence. Stop paddling start steering as we get a free ride on the bore wave for the next few km. Eventually the bore fades as the water in the river Kent flowing down the estuary is so low, 1000’s of gulls lift into the air as the incoming flow disturbs their feeding. 14.15 we made it to Arnside. It is so fantastic when a plan works out. What a variety of experiences in one trip. The GPS tells us we have done 33miles or 53 km all pushed by the tide. Maximum speed 9.8 mph paddling time 6.5 hours.

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All good to go. Details at bottom . We have arranged a club trip to Go kayaking in Runcorn. The kayak shop have kindly offered us the opportunity try their demo fleet of canoes and kayaks, take a look at the website to see the range available. They will give a discount, on the day of 20% off RRP if you wish to purchase any kit. Go Kayaking North West, Marina Village, Preston Brook, Runcorn WA7 3DW Likely to be meeting at the leisure centre in Kendal at 9.00 a.m. or near Carnforth at 9.20 a.m. Please RSVP so we co-ordinate transport

All welcome in any craft. 6.30 til dusk. ( or join in later if you can't arrive by 6.30) Meet at Killington lake. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=359269&y=490815&z=120&sv=359269,490815&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=816&ax=359269&ay=490815&lm=0 LCC are inviting non members to join us, on our Wednesday evening club session at Killington lake. So please bring your friends. colleagues, family. Whether you’re a bit rusty or never paddled before we can get you paddling. Bring your own kayak/canoe or hire at £10 per session. Kayaks hired with paddles, buoyancy aid, helmet, spray decks and come with expert coaching. So all you need to bring warm clothing a waterproof and a smile. If you want to have a go at another type of paddlesport coaching and boat hire is available as follows: Wk 1 - April 10 - Introduction to open canoe. Wk 2 - April 17 - Introduction to sea kayak. Wk 3 - April 24 - Introduction to river kayaks. Wk 4 - May 1st development of chosen craft. Members - RSVP Non Members - £10 for 4 sessions ( redeemable against subsequent membership) To book a place, on one or more sessions or for more information email Lakeland Canoe Club at lakelandcanoeclub@gmail.com

All welcome in any craft. 6.30 til dusk. ( or join in later if you can't arrive by 6.30) Meet at Killington lake. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=359269&y=490815&z=120&sv=359269,490815&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=816&ax=359269&ay=490815&lm=0 LCC are inviting non members to join us, on our Wednesday evening club session at Killington lake. So please bring your friends. colleagues, family. Whether you’re a bit rusty or never paddled before we can get you paddling. Bring your own kayak/canoe or hire at £10 per session. Kayaks hired with paddles, buoyancy aid, helmet, spray decks and come with expert coaching. So all you need to bring warm clothing a waterproof and a smile. If you want to have a go at another type of paddlesport coaching and boat hire is available as follows: Wk 1 - April 10 - Introduction to open canoe. Wk 2 - April 17 - Introduction to sea kayak. Wk 3 - April 24 - Introduction to river kayaks. Wk 4 - May 1st development of chosen craft. Members - RSVP Non Members - £10 for 4 sessions ( redeemable against subsequent membership) To book a place, on one or more sessions or for more information email Lakeland Canoe Club at lakelandcanoeclub@gmail.com

All welcome in any craft. 6.30 til dusk. ( or join in later if you can't arrive by 6.30) Meet at Killington lake. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=359269&y=490815&z=120&sv=359269,490815&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=816&ax=359269&ay=490815&lm=0 LCC are inviting non members to join us, on our Wednesday evening club session at Killington lake. So please bring your friends. colleagues, family. Whether you’re a bit rusty or never paddled before we can get you paddling. Bring your own kayak/canoe or hire at £10 per session. Kayaks hired with paddles, buoyancy aid, helmet, spray decks and come with expert coaching. So all you need to bring warm clothing a waterproof and a smile. If you want to have a go at another type of paddlesport coaching and boat hire is available as follows: Wk 1 - April 10 - Introduction to open canoe. Wk 2 - April 17 - Introduction to sea kayak. Wk 3 - April 24 - Introduction to river kayaks. Wk 4 - May 1st development of chosen craft. Members - RSVP Non Members - £10 for 4 sessions ( redeemable against subsequent membership) To book a place, on one or more sessions or for more information email Lakeland Canoe Club at lakelandcanoeclub@gmail.com

All welcome in any craft. 6.30 til dusk. ( or join in later if you can't arrive by 6.30) Meet at Killington lake. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=359269&y=490815&z=120&sv=359269,490815&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=816&ax=359269&ay=490815&lm=0 LCC are inviting non members to join us, on our Wednesday evening club session at Killington lake. So please bring your friends. colleagues, family. Whether you’re a bit rusty or never paddled before we can get you paddling. Bring your own kayak/canoe or hire at £10 per session. Kayaks hired with paddles, buoyancy aid, helmet, spray decks and come with expert coaching. So all you need to bring warm clothing a waterproof and a smile. If you want to have a go at another type of paddlesport coaching and boat hire is available as follows: Wk 1 - April 10 - Introduction to open canoe. Wk 2 - April 17 - Introduction to sea kayak. Wk 3 - April 24 - Introduction to river kayaks. Wk 4 - May 1st development of chosen craft. Members - RSVP Non Members - £10 for 4 sessions ( redeemable against subsequent membership) To book a place, on one or more sessions or for more information email Lakeland Canoe Club at lakelandcanoeclub@gmail.com

We missed the peak of rain. Everything is going to be low. except maybe. River Plan A - Great Langdale Beck. Plan B - no idea Meet : Skelwith Bridge 9.30 a.m. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=334436&y=503394&z=120&sv=334436,503394&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=815&ax=334436&ay=503394&lm=0 Share lifts from Junction 36 by the canal at 8.45 a.m. or meet at Skelwith bridge. guests only by prior arrangement with organiser.

Moved to Sunday 3rd as might have rain then.

Date Friday 22nd Feb. Time10 a.m. finish 1 p.m. Meet at Killington Lake http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=359240&y=490745&z=120&sv=359240,490745&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=800&ax=359240&ay=490745&lm=0 Session leader Mike Sunderland An opportunity to work on personal skills development with an emphasis on selecting the correct paddle sequences to improve effectiveness in a variety of situations. First session likely to be on Killington lake, second two will likely use park and play sites on the Lune This is 3rd in a set of 3 other dates are Wed 17th Feb and Monday March 4th, Though you are welcome to join and one, two or all three of the sessions.

Date Friday 22nd Feb. Time 11a.m. Meet at Killington Lake http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=359240&y=490745&z=120&sv=359240,490745&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=800&ax=359240&ay=490745&lm=0 Session leader Mike Sunderland An opportunity to work on personal skills development with an emphasis on selecting the correct paddle sequences to improve effectiveness in a variety of situations. First session likely to be on Killington lake, second two will likely use park and play sites on the Lune This is 1st in a set of 3 other dates are Wed 17th Feb and Monday March 4th, Though you are welcome to join and one, two or all three of the sessions.

Rain most likely in forecast. We will do a session on improving river skills and maybe a little river rescue. Assumed level of ability to break in and out and ferry glide OK on grade 2. Date Wednesday 20th Feb. Venue Plan A we will try middle Kent, Meet at Staveley near Eagle and Child pub Plan B if insufficient water in Kent we will go to Rothay. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=347178&y=498100&z=115&sv=347178,498100&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=804&ax=347178&ay=498100&lm=0 Meet time 10.30 a.m. Venue will be determined by rainfall distribution, and likely include a short river run. Suitable for improvers or better.

Sea Kayak Oban and the Cumbria Canoeists are joining together to host a free demo day at Killington Loch on March 10th 2019. https://www.cumbriacanoeists.org.uk/ske4-sea-kayak-demo-day.html Sea Kayak Oban are the leading Sea Kayak retail specialist in Scotland and will be bringing a trailer of demo boats including the new range of North Shore Evolution kayaks and we are also hoping that a manufacture will join us with 3 brand new boat designs for 2019 that not even we have seen yet. We can bring clothing to try on from our range of Peak UK and Kokotat as well as paddles PFD’s - in fact anything on sale on our website shop www.seakayakoban.com. Please do have take a look and if there is anything you or your club members would like to try please do contact us and we’ll put it on the trailer / in the van. Please do contact us on 07976649361 or seakayak.oban@gmail.com - we’d be happy to help you out.

A score orienteering event by canoe and kayak on the Ravenglass estuary. Organised by Copeland Canoe club. Details to follow.

Morecambe Bay From Ulverston to Arnside Date changed to Sunday 7th July

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. Saturday 23rd Feb 3. Starting --- High Water is 10.00m at 13.58 so aim to be on the water and paddle from Canal Foot promenade at 10.00 a.m. 4. Meet at Car park 1mike south of Greenodd at 9.15 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 9.30 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.

Social paddle into Morecambe Bay and back by the Bore Wave. 2. Wedneday 23rd Jan. 3. Starting --- High Water is 10.16m at 12.46 so aim to be on the water and paddle from Arnside promenade at 9.00 a.m. 4. Meet Arnside promenade at 8.30 a.m. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=345440&y=478660&z=120&sv=345440,478660&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=636&ax=345440&ay=478660&lm=0 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: river or sea kayaks. 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

Social paddle into Morecambe Bay, meet the incoming tide and back maybe on the Bore Wave. You can finish at Arnside or continue a future 3km under the viaduct to Sandside 2.Friday 22nd Feb 3. Starting --- High Water is 10.30m at 13.14 so aim to be on the water and paddle from Arnside promenade at 9.30 a.m. 4. Meet at Sandside at 8.50 where we will leave a car http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=347512&y=480705&z=120&sv=347512,480705&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=802&ax=347512&ay=480705&lm=0 OR at Arnside promenade at 9.10 a.m. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=345440&y=478660&z=120&sv=345440,478660&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=636&ax=345440&ay=478660&lm=0 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: 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. Manage Event Report Event Download Event Add Similar Event

A 2 part evening part 1. LCC 'Best of' Submit your best pictures for consideration of best of in 3 categories. All pictures must have been taken on club events or of club members. 1. Wildlife and environment 2 Sea 3 Rivers You can submit up to 3 pictures in each category. Pictures to be emailed to Mike Hayward by 27th March. Those attending will get to vote for their favourite, to decide the winner. Part 2. Viewing of an amazing extreme kayaking story. Not previously seen on a club event. Wednesday 3rd April Venue Factory tap in Kendal. http://thefactorytap.co.uk/finding-us/ Start 7.45 p.m. Members free, non member voluntary contribution £5

"An evening with Bob and Rob!" A rather special evening with a sneak preview of kayaking films that will be included in our International Paddling Film Festival on Tues 15 Oct 2019 with Bob Gibbs waxing lyrical about why this is a 'must attend' event. Then we are very lucky to have Rob Taylor, professional cameraman + occasional kayakist, who is going to share some of his filming adventures and then talk about how to take fantastic stills and movies, especially on rivers and the ocean. [Rob has worked with the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, National Geographic and Discovery Channel and his assignments have taken him all over the world, from jungles to the Antarctic. He also shoots underwater and has dived with sharks, crocodiles and ballet dancers! You can view some of his work on www.robtaylor.tv] Wednesday 6th March Venue Factory tap in Kendal. http://thefactorytap.co.uk/finding-us/ Start 7.30 for chat and look at Kendal flood defence plans. 8.00 for talks, films. Lecture. Members free, non member voluntary contribution £5

Sea kayaking in Greenland - An illustrated talk by Mike SunderlandWednesday 6th Feb Location TBC - hopefully somewhere with refreshments Time 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. start Venue Factory tap in Kendal. http://thefactorytap.co.uk/finding-us/ LCC Members free, non member voluntary contribution £5

An illustrated talk on 'Open boating in Northern Sweden' - by Mike Hayward Wednesday 9th Jan. 8pm Location - The Factory Tap | Real Ale Bar 5 Aynam Rd, Kendal LA9 7DE http://thefactorytap.co.uk/finding-us/ LCC members free \ non members £5