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Cold winter scene
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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, 1 week26 January 2023 ago
Practice rescue in pool
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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, 3 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, 6 months23 August 2022 ago
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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, 9 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, 10 months19 April 2022 ago
Towing kayaks in pool
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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, 11 months6 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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Sail your own canoe

Tuesday clubnight and a chance to try canoe sailing or catching a free ride! Traveling across the lake was concidered too easy if you didn’t have to paddle, so other ways of balancing in the boats were tried. Disappointingly, no one fell in. Well done to the secret member who Read more…

By DUCKS, 2 years1 July 2021 ago
DUCKS Boat fleet
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Club Clean up day

One sunny Wednesday*, we emptied the boat store to sweep the shed out, clean and service the fleet. They are all back inside now ready for use and in top condition! If you fancy a trial session, we hold them on Tuesday nights from 6:30, let us know you’re coming, Read more…

By DUCKS, 2 years1 July 2021 ago
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Club Sunday paddle

Sunday morning saw us at the lake putting some new kit away. It seemed to a shame not to get some of it wet. Members brought along their kayaks and paddle boards, for a great swap a boat session. Another fun day at the lake!

By DUCKS, 2 years7 June 2021 ago

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