Mike Hayward

Making and developing world class artificial whitewater. Andy Laird The story of a Cumbrian Whitewater Obstacle system - ‘RapidBlocs'. Andy is the lead designer of many artificial white water courses. Come along and be fascinated by his story. LCC members free, Guest welcome, suggested donation £5. 19.00 Wednesday Sept 22nd Venue KURFC https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=352315&y=494499&z=120&sv=352315,494499&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=619&ax=352315&ay=494499&lm=0 Free parking and bar available. Lecture followed by a social chat, maybe make plans for future trips. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. Guests pleas e-mail LCC here lakelandcanoeclub@gmail.com to let us know you are coming

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 3rd October to Monday 4th October ( Possible extension to 5th if water is sufficient) 6. Venue : TBC ( See below) 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Both will require early morning meet at river 0830 or stay nearby the previous night TBC. 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 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.

Club Lead trip 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver+ 5. Date: Sunday 22nd August ( If sufficient rain falls) 6. Venue : TBC Sunday morning 7. Meet location / time : 9.30 a.m. 8. Meet to share lifts at: tbc 9. Anything else: Some rain forecast Saturday evening/ Sunday morning. Trip will only go ahead if sufficient rain falls and a suitable river is flowing. A chance to get back on the water for improver river paddlers with basic river skills, who wish to progress to more advanced trips. Please can more experienced river runners not RSVP until late Saturday evening to allow space for others 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 please No guests

1500 Mint to Kent confluence is scrape in places. Kent is low, just passable. Event confirmed if you choose not to attend please remove RSVP. Otherwise see you at rugby club at 1600 or before. Some overnight rain , at 0900 Kent is low but paddleable. No more rain forecast. if water stays similar we are good to go. Will update again at 15.00. Club Lead trip 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver or better kayak or open canoe 5. Date: Monday 9th August 6. Venue : Kendal Rugby Club 7. Meet location / time : 16.00 8. Meet to share lifts at: will sort shuttle out from Rugby club 9. Anything else: Trip will take about 1.5 hours from rugby club through town to scroggs Weir, and involve some grade 2 rapids and one portage of a weir in town.The trip will only be possible if the river level stays sufficiently high TBC here Monday morning at 9.15 a.m. 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 the evening before. Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

EVENT confirmed meet at 9.15 with appropriate clothing. Bring coffee and snack if you require them. Any others just turn up. Club Lead / Official trip 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: River - Park and play 4. Level of ability : Beginner / improver 5. Date: Monday 9th August Morning only, Finish by noon. 6. Venue : Kendal Rugby Club 7. Meet location / time : 9.15 until noon, Morning only 8. Meet to share lifts at: not needed 9. Anything else: we will be covering the basic river skills and some WWSR skills. Please read notes here https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trip-co-ordinators/2/ Ensure you carry the correct kit for the event. If you don't have your own kit, club boats at venue, check with John Speakman if they're available. Need at least 2 to make session worthwhile. Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

Be covid aware 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 or better 5. Date: Friday 2nd July to Saturday 3rd July 6. Venue : Day 1 Kirkcolm to Port Patrick. 33km Day 2 Monreith to Isle oF Whithorn 15km 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Anything else: day 1 Will early start 7 a.m. From Kendal area to set shuttle and then paddle and wild camp. day 2 Complete trip to Port Patrick and then move to Monteith for afternoon paddle. Return home after paddling. weather here https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/kirkcolm_stranraer Please read notes re sea 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 day before event

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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