Sten Sture

This trip is weather dependant please check here for an update, which will be posted by 18:00 on Monday 11th March Monday 11th Update: Forecast is F2 Gusting F4. from the East 6 degrees overcast with light rain. Conditions are OK so meet as planned. 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Intermediate or better 5. Date: Tuesday 12th March 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 09:10 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’s tricky for first timers as a very powerful wave over shallow water, therefore it’s easy to get tripped up Tide height is 10.31m (Ramsden Dock ) so there should be a bore wave??? HW is at 12:42 Barrow so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 09:30 Should be back in Arnside by 11:30 River or sea kayaks. Bring a Helmet which must be worn on the return to Arnside 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.

1. This trip is being run for Sten and Rachel to do their British Canoeing moderate water leader assessment. There is space for four people who would benefit from being lead down grade 2 with some grade 3 rapids. 2. Trip Leader leaders: Rachel Powel, Sten Sture 3. Trip type: white water river for kayaks: which river will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. 4. Level of ability: confident improver not yet able to lead: competent at grade 2, aiming for grade 3. 5. Date: Tuesday 20 February 24 6. Venue :TBC Probably South Lakes 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: This trip may be cancelled if there is insufficient water. Please bring some food and drink with you we are likely to have a picnic on the river. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ and also think carefully about your clothing and equipment: suitable helmet (see website) is mandatory and a drysuit is recommended for cold conditions. 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. I am not a coach, this is about enjoying a river trip. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip and your boat is equipped with additional buoyancy in the bow and stern e.g. air bags Whatsapp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Tuesday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If we haven't paddled with you before or you’re not sure this trip is for you then please contact one of us to discuss (via WhatsApp: in LCC River Kayaking number ending 621 for Sten or 685 for Rachel). No Guests

This trip is weather dependant please check here for an update, which will be posted by 18:00 on Saturday 10th February Saturday 10th Update; meet as planned. Light winds from the SW 7C and mainly dry. 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 11th February 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 09:10 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’s tricky for first timers as a very powerful wave over shallow water, therefore it’s easy to get tripped up Tide height is 9.95 (Ramsden Dock ) so there should be a bore wave??? HW is at 13:04 Barrow so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 09:30 Should be back in Arnside by 12:00 River or sea kayaks. Bring a Helmet which must be worn on the return to Arnside 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.

Event co-ordinator: Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leaders: Sten Sture 3. Trip type: white water river for kayaks: which one will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. Likely rivers are: Lune: Low Gill to Killington or Killington Bridge to Rawthey confluence, Lower Rawthey: Sedbergh down, top half of Leven: getting out well before Backbarrow or similar grade rivers. 4. Level of ability: confident improver or intermediate not yet able to lead: competent at grade 2, aiming for grade 3. Independent intermediate paddlers: please leave spaces for others. 5. Date: Tuesday 06/02/24 6. Venue :TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: open to suggestions and may cancel depending on rainfall. Please bring some food and drink with you in case we decide to take it on the river. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ and also think carefully about your clothing and equipment: suitable helmet (see website) is mandatory and a drysuit is recommended for cold conditions. 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. I am not a coach, this is about enjoying a river trip. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip. Whatsapp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Monday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before or you’re not sure this trip is for you then please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 621). Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

Event co-ordinator: Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leaders: Sten Sture 3. Trip type: white water river for kayaks: which one will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. Likely rivers are: Lune: Low Gill to Killington or Killington Bridge to Rawthey confluence, Lower Rawthey: Sedbergh down, top half of Leven: getting out well before Backbarrow or similar grade rivers. 4. Level of ability: confident improver or intermediate not yet able to lead: competent at grade 2, aiming for grade 3. Independent intermediate paddlers: please leave spaces for others. 5. Date: Tuesday 30/01/24 6. Venue :TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: open to suggestions and may cancel depending on rainfall. Please bring some food and drink with you we are likely to have a picnic on the river. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ and also think carefully about your clothing and equipment: suitable helmet (see website) is mandatory and a drysuit is recommended for cold conditions. 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. I am not a coach, this is about enjoying a river trip. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip. Whatsapp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Monday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before or you’re not sure this trip is for you then please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 621). Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

Event co-ordinator: Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader: Sten Sture 3. Trip type: white water river for kayaks: which one will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. Likely rivers are: Lune: Low Gill to Killington or Killington Bridge to Rawthey confluence, Lower Rawthey: Sedbergh down, top half of Leven: getting out well before Backbarrow or similar grade rivers. 4. Level of ability: confident improver or intermediate not yet able to lead: competent at grade 2, aiming for grade 3. Independent intermediate paddlers: please leave spaces for others. 5. Date: Tuesday 23 January 24 6. Venue :TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: open to suggestions and may cancel depending on rainfall. Please bring some food and drink with you in case we are likely to have a picnic on the river. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ and also think carefully about your clothing and equipment: suitable helmet (see website) is mandatory and a drysuit is recommended for cold conditions. 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. I am not a coach, this is about enjoying a river trip. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip. Whatsapp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Monday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before or you’re not sure this trip is for you then please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 621). Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

Update 16:00 Saturday 13th. Weather forecast is cold 2 to 4 degrees, sunny with wind from the North increasing from F2 to F3/F4 while we are out. All good to go, meet as planned, dress warmly and remember your helmet. See you in the morning. This trip is weather dependant please check here for an update, which will be posted by 18:00 on Saturday 13th January 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 14th January 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 09:40 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’s tricky for first timers as a very powerful wave over shallow water, therefore it’s easy to get tripped up Tide height is 9.64 (Ramsden Dock ) so there should be a bore wave??? HW is at 13:21 Barrow so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 10:00 Should be back in Arnside by 12:00 River or sea kayaks. Bring a Helmet which must be worn on the return to Arnside 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 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.

1. Event co-ordinator: Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leaders: Rachel Powell and Sten Sture 3. Trip type: white water river for kayaks: which one will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. Likely rivers are: Lune: Low Gill to Killington or Killington Bridge to Rawthey confluence, Lower Rawthey: Sedbergh down, top half of Leven: getting out well before Backbarrow or similar grade rivers. 4. Level of ability: confident improver or intermediate not yet able to lead: competent at grade 2, aiming for grade 3. Independent intermediate paddlers: please leave spaces for others. 5. Date: Tuesday 19/12/2023 6. Venue :TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: open to suggestions and may cancel depending on rainfall. Please bring some food and drink with you in case we decide to take it on the river. Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ and also think carefully about your clothing and equipment: suitable helmet (see website) is mandatory and a drysuit is recommended for cold conditions. 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. I am not a coach, this is about enjoying a river trip. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip. Whatsapp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Monday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before or you’re not sure this trip is for you then please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 621). Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

1. Event co-ordinator: Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leaders: Rachel Powell and Sten Sture 3. Trip type: white water river for kayaks: which one will be decided on the day after assessing the rainfall. Likely rivers are: Lune: Low Gill to Killington Bridge, or Killington Bridge to Rawthey confluence, Lower Rawthey: Sedbergh down, top half of Leven: getting out well before Backbarrow or similar grade rivers. 4. Level of ability: confident improver or intermediate not yet able to lead: competent at grade 2, aiming for grade 3. Independent intermediate paddlers: please leave spaces for others. 5. Date: Tuesday 21/11/2023 6. Venue :TBC 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: Arrange on the morning 9. Anything else: open to suggestions and may cancel depending on rainfall Please read notes re trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/river-trips/ and also think carefully about your clothing and equipment: suitable helmet (see website) is mandatory and a drysuit is recommended for cold conditions. 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. I am not a coach, this is about enjoying a river trip. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip. WhatsApp group will be set up before hand, please check around 8am on Monday morning for river decision. RSVP at least 1 day before the event If I haven't paddled with you before or you’re not sure this trip is for you then please contact me to discuss (via WhatsApp: I'm in LCC River Kayaking number ending 621). Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only

This trip is cancelled. I have no desire to repeat Saturdays experience of being stuck on the sand for such a short lived opportunity on the bore. Arnside Bore wave: This trip will only run if we have a good wave on Saturday. I will post an update here by 18:00 on Saturday 30th to confirm or cancel depending on the quality of the wave and the wind forecast. 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 1st October 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 09:30 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’s tricky for first timers as a very powerful wave over shallow water, therefore it’s easy to get tripped up Tide height is 9.61 (Ramsden Dock )so there should be a good bore wave??? HW is at 13.21 Barrow so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 09:50 Should be back in Arnside by 12.20 River or sea kayaks. Bring a helmet to wear when on or following the bore 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 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.

Meet as planned. Wind is forecast to be Force 2 - 3 from the South. This trip is weather dependant please check here for an update, which will be posted by 18:00 on Friday 29th September 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Saturday 30th September 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 08:40 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’s tricky for first timers as a very powerful wave over shallow water, therefore it’s easy to get tripped up Tide height is 9.64 (Ramsden Dock ) so there should be a bore wave??? HW is at 12:42 Barrow so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 09:10 Should be back in Arnside by 11.40 River or sea kayaks. Bring a Helmet which must be worn on the return to Arnside 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 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.

Arnside Bore wave: This trip will only run if we have a good wave on Friday. I will post an update here by 18:00 on Friday to confirm or cancel depending on the quality of the wave. This trip is confirmed, today, Friday, we paddled out almost to Silverdale and managed to get a ride for about 20 minutes heading towards Grange, then the wave dissipated. We chased the tide for another 20 minutes and a couple of us managed to get a very brief surf just before the take out. The plan is to get even further out, for a longer ride but not bother chasing the tide once the wave disappears. 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Saturday 2nd September 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 10:00 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: It’s tricky for first timers as a very powerful wave over shallow water, therefore it’s easy to get tripped up Tide height is 9.55 (Ramsden Dock )so there should be a good bore wave??? HW is at 13.48 Barrow so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 10:20 Should be back in Arnside by 12.40 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 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.

1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Thursday 3rd August 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 09:30 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 9.37 so there might be good bore wave. HW is at 13.30 so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 10.00 Should be back in Arnside by 12.30 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 no later than 08:00 on the day. No guests.

Meet as planned, Weather forecast suggests wind will be F3 from the NW, temperature 6C, little or no rain. A trolly, if you have one, would be useful for the finish. Check Here for confirmation that trip is going ahead and for any changes. 18:00 on Saturday 4th March. Please, if you were not down to go on the postponed trip on the 19th February, delay signing on until Monday the 27th Feb. to allow those who were on the other trip chance to sign on to this one. 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture, Robin Everingham, Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 5th March 6. Venue : Walney Island, A trip around the North End. 7. Meet location / time : Ferry Slipway Just North of Jubilee Bridge at 09:10 http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=318627&Y=468680&A=Y&Z=115&ax=318627&ay=468680 8.We will need to organise a shuttle to the take out at Earnse Point. http://streetmap.co.uk/map?X=317035&Y=469987&A=Y&Z=120 Aim to be back at Jubilee Bridge and on the water by 10:00 9. Anything else: Weather permitting the plan is to paddle North up Walney Chanel into Scarth Bight. Stop for a brew at either Lowsy Point or North End Haws then head South down the West Side of the Island total distance around 13KM Tide height is 8.19 (Ramsden Dock ). HW is at 10:35 so aim to be on the water at Jubilee Bridge by 10:00 Should be at Earnse by14:00 Sea kayaks only. 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.

Meet as planned. The rain should hold off for most of the session, it will be about 8 C with a fairly strong South Westerly, so dress for the cold. We should be able to find a bit of shelter. An Opportunity to meet up on the water and explore sea kayak assisted and self rescues. We could also look at some towing options if people are interested 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Sea kayak rescue training (well lake really) 4. Level of ability : All 5. Date: Sunday 12th March 6. Venue : Brown Howe Coniston Water 7. Meet location / time : Meet at laybys just north of Brown Howe http://streetmap.co.uk/map?X=329102&Y=491282&A=Y&Z=120 with a fall back option of using the pay and display carpark 10:00 8. Meet to arrange shuttle: No Shuttle 9. Anything else: The loose plan is to go for a short paddle to warm up and loosen off, spend as long as we need doing dry stuff (towing etc). have a break then do some wet stuff. Bring a flask and a sandwich along with calm weather and sunshine. Bring the kit you would normally take on with you (if you normally have kit on your deck i.e. split paddles, deck bag etc then put it on there for this) also any gear you want to practice / experiment with. Tow lines, contact tow systems, paddle floats etc, bring a pump if you have one. Getting wet is not mandatory, you can still come and learn through observation. Please dress warm. A dry suit is recommended. If you don't have a dry suit bring your normal paddling gear and if you want to have a practice do so just before we get off the water. Sea kayaks. 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

Meet as planned. It will be windy, f4 gusting f6 from the west. We should find some shelter. Light showers and cool so dress for warmth. An Opportunity to meet up on the water and explore sea kayak assisted and self rescues. We could also look at some towing options if people are interested 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Sea kayak rescue training (well lake really) 4. Level of ability : All 5. Date: Thursday 9th March 6. Venue : Brown Howe Coniston Water 7. Meet location / time : Meet at laybys just north of Brown Howe http://streetmap.co.uk/map?X=329102&Y=491282&A=Y&Z=120 with a fall back option of using the pay and display carpark 10:00 8. Meet to arrange shuttle: No Shuttle 9. Anything else: The loose plan is to go for a short paddle to warm up and loosen off, spend as long as we need doing dry stuff (towing etc). have a break then do some wet stuff. Bring a flask and a sandwich along with calm weather and sunshine. Bring the kit you would normally take on with you (if you normally have kit on your deck then put it on there for this) also any gear you want to practice / experiment with. Tow lines, contact tow systems, paddle floats etc, bring a pump if you have one. Getting wet is not mandatory, you can still come and learn through observation. Please dress warm. A dry suit is recommended. If you don't have a dry suit bring your normal paddling gear and if you want to have a practice do so just before we get off the water. Sea kayaks only. 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

Friday 17:30. Conditions look OK, temperature reaching 9 C, wind F3 from the south and 0.3m swell from the SW, we might even need sunglasses. Just for once all the forecasts seem to agree. Meet as planned 09:15 at Biggar Bank. Just in case my mobile number is 07835 448621. Check Here for confirmation that trip is going ahead and for any changes. 18:00 on Saturday 11th. 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 12th February 6. Venue : Walney Island, A trip around the South End. 7. Meet location / time : Biggar Bank Large layby on West side of road approx. 500 m South of the houses 09:15 http://streetmap.co.uk/map?X=318317&Y=466477&A=Y&Z=115 8.We will need to organise a shuttle to the take out at Jubilee Bridge. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=318627&Y=468680&A=Y&Z=115&ax=318627&ay=468680 Aim to be back at Biggar Bank and on the water by 10:30 9. It will be quite a long carry from cars to the water at Biggar Bank so a trolly would be an advantage but not essential. Anything else: Weather permitting the plan is to paddle South from Biggar around the South End stopping for lunch probably on Piel Island and then North up the Channel to reach Jubilee bridge around high water. Tide height is 8.24 (Ramsden Dock ). HW is at 15:15 so aim to be on the water at Biggar Bank by 10:30 Should be at Jubilee Bridge before 15:30 Bring lunch and a flask. The Ship Inn may be open so bring some cash if you fancy a fresh brew or a beer. Sea kayaks only. RSVP Limit at 6 unless another club leader joins the trip and is willing to assist. 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.

Trip Postponed. I am rescheduling this trip to Sunday 5th March. Please sign up on that calendar entry if you would like to try again for better conditions. The weather forecast keeps fluctuating but at best is predicting wind gusts of of F5 building to F7 from the West with a 1.2M swell. I have considered a number of alternatives but they feel like desperate bids to paddle whatever. Check Here for confirmation that trip is going ahead and for any changes. 18:00 on Saturday 18th. 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture, Robin Everingham. 3. Trip type: Sea 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 19th February 6. Venue : Walney Island, A trip around the North End. 7. Meet location / time : Ferry Slipway Just North of Jubilee Bridge at 09:10 http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=318627&Y=468680&A=Y&Z=115&ax=318627&ay=468680 8.We will need to organise a shuttle to the take out at Earnse Point. http://streetmap.co.uk/map?X=317035&Y=469987&A=Y&Z=120 Aim to be back at Jubilee Bridge and on the water by 10:00 9. Anything else: Weather permitting the plan is to paddle North up Walney Chanel into Scarth Bight. Stop for a brew at either Lowsy Point or North End Haws then head South down the West Side of the Island total distance around 13KM Tide height is 8.99 (Ramsden Dock ). HW is at 10:36 so aim to be on the water at Jubilee Bridge by 10:00 Should be at Earnse by14:00 Sea kayaks only. 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.

Meet as planned. Wind is forecast to be F3 -F4 from the SW. It should be overcast but dry 9C. I will post on here confirmation that the trip is going ahead at 18:00 on Monday 20th. 1. Event co-ordinator Sten Sture 2. Trip Leader leader Sten Sture 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Tuesday 21st February 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 08:30 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’s tricky for first timers as a very powerful wave over shallow water, therefore it’s easy to get tripped up Tide height is 9.83m (Ramsden Dock ) so there may be a good bore wave. HW is at 12:06 Barrow so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 08.50 Should be back in Arnside by 11.15 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.