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Open day

Here’s the poster. There’s no need to book, just come along at a time that works for you. Click the image to see the full poster!

By DUCKS, 1 week14 March 2023 ago
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Club activities

All the fun of a meeting!

It’s fair to say that being a paddlesport club, we approach the AGM with less than keen enthusiasm. The phrase “I’d rather be kayaking” applies. There is some incredibly good news however. You missed the AGM, so now it’s time to paddle. The highlights of the meeting were. We have Read more…

By DUCKS, 3 weeks3 March 2023 ago
Cold winter scene
Club activities

It’s non too warm!

The winter has got to us! Well to be honest life for the coaches has got busy too. For that reason the we are taking a brief break. The next club night will be 7 Feb. See you all soon!

By DUCKS, 2 months26 January 2023 ago
Practice rescue in pool
Club activities

Its swimming pool time again

As the winter nights hit, we try to find time to visit a local pool. Its a good time to practice those wet exits. If you are a non-paddler, that’s the user friendly way to say falling in. It doesn’t feel natural to sit in a boat and roll over, Read more…

By DUCKS, 5 months1 November 2022 ago
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Summer paddling fun

You cannot have failed to notice the baking sunshine that we have had this summer. What a good time to paddle a boat! We’ve been at the lake, the beach and on the sea (well Poole Harbour). Including a variety of club paddles and peer paddles. A couple of local Read more…

By DUCKS, 7 months23 August 2022 ago
Club activities

Balance on a sea kayak

Thursday nights paddle and a chance to improve long boat technique. After a splash round the lake there was a confidence and balance improvement exercise. Well really an excuse to fall in! The weather is getting better, and the water is warming up. What better time will there be to Read more…

By DUCKS, 10 months23 May 2022 ago
DUCKS Easter lake
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Saturday on the lake.

The weather was lovely on Easter Saturday so we took the opportunity to work on the sun tan/burn. Great to see people back on the lake after the long dark winter. Here’s hoping for a warm summer.

By DUCKS, 11 months19 April 2022 ago
Towing kayaks in pool
Club activities

Its spring at last! Time to get back in those boats.

The last few months have not been easy for paddling. There has been the knock on effects of COVID. The less reported bird flu which closed the lake. More storms and strong winds than were really necessary. Added to the cold dark weather and thoughts can turn to a warm Read more…

By DUCKS, 1 year6 March 2022 ago
Club activities

The clocks have changed

With the change from BST to GMT, the nights are darker earlier. This gives the opportunity to paddle in the dark, well really it makes the dark unavoidable! It is a good activity to improve your technique as you don’t have the distraction of the view. The stars appear and Read more…

By DUCKS, 1 year11 November 2021 ago
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Some people did get a little wet.

Tuesday club night and it’s time to do silly things in boats. After getting on the water, we had a game or two, the odd wet sponge was thrown about. The not really thought through throw wet sponges into my boat and I’ll paddle back in an uncomfortably wet seat Read more…

By DUCKS, 2 years15 July 2021 ago

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