Mike Hayward

British Canoeing is going on the road during February and March to update members on the launch of Club Associate membership and plans for new Access and Environment campaign. Wednesday 14 March 2018 6:30pm - 9:00pm Lakeland Climbing Centre, Lake District Business Park Kendal, LA9 6NH

Event confirmed. Session 2. Reading the river and using river features to assist your enjoyment If water level is suitable we will meet in Kendal at 9.30 http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=351794&y=491339&z=115&sv=351794,491339&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=854&ax=351794&ay=491339&lm=0 A morning session only. Should be finished by 12.30. at the latest. We will meet in Kendal and shuttle to Bureneside before paddling back to Kendal, giving us opportunities to play and improve skills. You will need your own kit- forecast to be 3oC so warm clothes needed RSVP essential. We may do a 3rd session if those attending are keen and the wether / water levels are suitable.

Event confirmed Session 1. Basic stoke sequences. Reading the river and making the kayak go where you want it to. If water level is suitable we will meet at Scroggs weir, Kendal at 9.30 ( drive down narrow land and park by the river). Depending on water levels, we may include a short easy section of river. Morning session Only we should be finished by 12.00. You wil need your own kit. RSVP essential. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=351244&y=490569&z=120&sv=351244,490569&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=854&ax=351244&ay=490569&lm=0

all welcome Meet Kendal Leisure Centre at 7.30 p.m.

Social Paddle and meet to survey possible check point locations/ descriptions. Meet 10.00 a.m. Lakequest has been cancelled until a suitable venue can be found, no survey therefore needed. Arrange a non-official meet if still interested. add message below if you are interested.

Advanced Whitewater River Trip - Grade III/IV Date: Saturday 17th Feb Location: Troutbeck Meet Time: 9.30 -at Troutbeck bridge in car park by the old swimming pool http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=340165&y=500155&z=120&sv=340165,500155&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=800&ax=340165&ay=500155&lm=0 Forceast suggest 7mm rain overnight https://www.forecast.co.uk/troutbeck-bridge.html?v=per_hour Leader Mike H. Plan to paddle Troutbeck if overnight rain is sufficient. Back up plan will be Kent! guess sit all depends on rainfall.

Advanced Whitewater River Trip - Grade III/IV Date: Sunday 21st Jan Location: TBC - depending on water levels; hopefully somewhere a bit different, Rain forecast for morning. Meet Time: 11.00 - location on river Will confirm details (location and meet time) by 8.30 on the day before trip then we can arrange lifts as required. Hope there is enough water!! Saturday 6 p.m. update. Not sure of rainfall volume or timing so go for an 11.00 meet time. Give it time to get into rivers. It will be cold with SE wind. will confirm location at 9.00 a.m. !! Sunday 8.50 a.m. TRIP Cancelled. Water levels too low , Rain not falling until after noon. Ring if you like! Leader Mike H.

Social paddle into Morecambe Bay and back by the Bore Wave. 2. Friday 2nd Feb 3. Starting --- High Water is 10.18m at 12.31 so aim to be on etc water and paddle from Arnside promenade at 9.00 a.m. 4. Meet Arnside promenade at 8.40 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. not suitable for novices

Social paddle into Morecambe Bay from Ulverston maybe a Bore Wave. 2. Saturday 3rd Feb 3. Starting --- High Water is 10.09m at 13.16 p.m. so aim set off paddle from Canal foot Ulvertson promenade at 9.00 a.m. Finishing at A590 car park ( see below) 4. Meet at the car park 1.5km S of at Greenodd at 8.30 a.m. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=331477&y=481615&z=120&sv=331477,481615&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=835&ax=331477&ay=481615&lm=0 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: River or sea kayaks. Sea kayaks preferred but not essential. We will meet at the car park, leave cars and shuttle to Canal foot. From there paddle out into the Bay. Meet the incoming tide, surf a bore if it appears, Then follow it all the way back to the car park. Option to meet at Canal Foot. at 9.00 to be on the water for 9.15 a.m. Good tide the following day also, so might be out at Arnside /Ulverston again.

Kendal leisure centre 9-10 pm Own skills session. All kit provided. Bring swimwear and maybe a t shirt The pool will be split so half the pool will be available for personal skills development - coaching usually avaiable The other half for polo skills including introduction to polo skills, passing, rules etc. If you have not been before just turn up. Groups should email the club prior to the event

1. Advanced river trip - Which on depends on Rainfall. 2. Friday 24th Nov 3. Starting --- TBC 4. TBC 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: lots of rain forecast- might go for something new- above the tree line

1. Advanced river trip - Which on depends on Rainfall. 2. Friday 24th Nov 3. Starting --- TBC 4. TBC 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: lots of rain forecast

Social paddle From Arnside north and back 2. Sun Dec 3rd 3. Starting --- High Water is 9.77m at 10.35 so aim to paddle from Arnside promenade at 8.45 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. suitable for all if weather is settled. We will await the bore wave passing the promenade then embark 30 minutes later, giving the upper estuary time to fill.

Social paddle and advanced river running but grade 3/4 river trip 2. Thursday 26th October 3. Starting River Brathay. 4. Meet 10.00 a.m. Brahtay pool Morning session only. 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: flat water paddle introduction to basic skills moving down an easy river if participants so desire

Sea kayak Morecambe to Arnside 2. Wednesday 6th Dec 3. Starting --- High Water is at 12.53 and height 9.99m so aim to paddle from Morecambe at promenade at 09.20 a.m. 4. Meet Arnside promenade at 8.30 a.m. and shuttle to Morecambe 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. This is an exposed open crossing. So come prepared. 18km to Arnside all tide assisted. Paddle should be 2-3 hours. It is possible we may catch the incoming tide/ bore wave. Highly weather dependent reserve date will be the next day Thursday 7th Dec meet time will be 09.15 a.m. Friday update 1/12Looking at forecast for next Wednesday it seem like it will be too windy . Currently forecasting force 4 gusting 6 with rain.If the forecast does not change I will rearrange date.The reserve date of Thursday is slightly worse.If you are interested we could do a river paddle instead. With a slightly later start to allow rivers to flow. Monday 4/12 Event cancelled due to strong wind forecast. Will rearrange in the new year.

Social paddle into Morecambe Bay and back by the Bore Wave. 2. Tues day Dec 5th 3. Starting --- High Water is 10.09m at 12.05 so aim to paddle from Arnside promenade at 8.30 a.m. 4. Meet Arnside promenade at 8.15 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. HW is 10.09 m

Social paddle into Morecambe Bay and back by the Bore Wave. 2. Sun Nov 5th 3. High Water of HW is 10.03 m is at 11.37 so aim to paddle from Arnside promenade at 7.45 a.m. 4. Meet Arnside promenade at 7.15 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: Sten 6. Any special notes: river or sea kayaks.

Social paddle and advanced river running but grade 2 river trip suitable for all with some river experience 2. Saturday 23rd Dec 3. Starting Clapham Astation 4. Meet Wennington station 9.30 a.m. street map link http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=361780&y=469951&z=120&sv=361780,469951&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=534&ax=361780&ay=469951&lm=0 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: grade 2 river trip

Social paddle and advanced river running but grade 2/3 river trip 2. Saturday 2nd Dec _ river Crake. 3. Starting Coniston water. 4. Meet at Spark Bridge at 10.00 a.m. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=330657&y=484845&z=120&sv=330657,484845&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=512&ax=330657&ay=484845&lm=0 If you are coming from West or Kendal to share lift meet at Gilpin bridge opposite the Mazda garage at 9.25 a.m. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=347222&y=485450&z=120&sv=347222,485450&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=512&ax=347222&ay=485450&lm=0 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: River level low. Some water frozen in hills. A weak front is moving south overnight which may or may not increase water levels. No rain overnight so no change in levels Crake confirmed.

Social paddle and advanced river running but grade 2/3 river trip 2. Saturday 4th Nov 3. Starting TBC Friday evening - Depends on water level 4. Meet TBC Friday evening street map link TBC 5. Trip leader: Phil Calyton. 6. Any special notes: grade 2(3) river trip

Social paddle and advanced river running Galloway /Southern Scotland but grade 3/4 river trip 2. 2 days paddling travelling up Friday evening stay overnight in....... TBC 3. Rivers dependent on water levels 4. RSVP by 1/11/17 ether is a maximum number TBC street map link TBC 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: grade 3(4) river trip

Social paddle and advanced river running but grade 3/4 river trip 2. Sunday 29th Oct. 3. Starting TBC Saturday evening - 4. Meet TBC Saturday evening street map link TBC 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: Cancelled due to lack of enough water. Might do MTB ride. send mike text/ email etc if interested

Social paddle and advanced river running but grade 3/4 river trip 2. Saturday 30th Sept. 3. Starting Nibthwaite 4. Meet 9.30 a.m. meet at Spark Bridge http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=330645&y=484870&z=120&sv=330645,484870&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=577&ax=330645&ay=484870&lm=0 5. Trip leader: Mike H 6. Any special notes: Grade 2(3) river trip All rivers low so we will try Crake and maybe Leven afterwards if you are keen. Unlikely to change with overnight forecast. Ring me at 8.15 if you have a better idea. I will ring all RSVP if meet place changes

1. Advanced River trips, grade 3/4 2. River Lune Saturday evening by 7pm 3. Starting from probably will ring around at 8.30 4. Meet at bridge over Rawthey up from Lune confluence http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srfx=363017&y=489760&z=120&sv=363017,489760&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=622&ax=363017&ay=489760&lm=0 5 Trip leader Mike Hayward 6. Other notes suitable for competent river paddlers. Add comment below if you like.