As the year draws to a close, we had the now traditional club chip supper. It’s a great chance for the club to get together at a time of year when paddling is really a test of who has the warm gear and a torch. What better than to keep Read more…
Sunday 16th is nearly here, it’s open day time! The weather looks like about 13 degrees and light winds with little sign of rain. What could be better? Bear in mind that there is always a chance to get damp, and wet people cool down quickly, so dress appropriately. There Read more…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…