Duddon Canoe Club - News

2023.5.6 dcc carlisle

6/5/2023

A day, that was at times too hot in the organisers tent!!, saw a great turnout with paddlers from around the county, Scotland, Nottingham and Halifax. 30 finishers made for good competition in K1, K2, C1, C2 and OC1 and a variety of GP/slalom boats. Many paddlers tried different boats and some even had time for a gentle swim down Sands Rapid.( not accidentally but to cool down).
Thanks to the helpers, time keepers, starters and members of Carlisle CC who had cleared the undergrowth to aid access to the river.
John

2023.4.16 dcc sl hasler

16/4/2023

DCC's South Lakes Hasler was held at Borwick on Lancaster canal. It was well attended with paddlers traveling from all over to take part. A great day was had by all.

2023.4.2 dcc easter family paddle

2/4/2023

Today was the DCC Easter family paddle on Coniston starting from Brown Howe. Our group was one of several that decided to visit this morning as we joined several others who were swimming, SUP boarding and canoeing. The water was calm as we headed up to Crocodile Creek. Here Nancy tried her hand at a bit of wild water paddling and enjoyed it. We headed over to the island where we had an Easter egg hunt, courtesy of Carol the Easter bunny. A great time was had by all. Some members paddled down to Allan Tarn to finish off the day. We also witnessed the putting together of an origami kayak. Thanks go to all who made it a great day.

2023.3.19 dcc wwr lune

19/3/2023

.Another great day on the water saw 9 DCC members joined by a hand full of others paddlers from around the country at the Lune wild water sprint race. A good water level gave some exciting action on ( and in) the water. Luca and James were great on their first race on this standard of water. Many thanks to the time keepers and helpers who made it happen.
The only 2 wild water swimmers were the 2 most experienced club coaches there!!
Not a surprise to me- we did the first run safely then for the second run ‘pushed the envelope’
As many will remember me saying - failure is the stepping stone to success- Scott and I learned more from our swim than other who took it steady! That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it! John

2023.3.5 dcc brathy wwr

5/3/2023

What a great exhibition of top class racing awaited us at the Brathay Classic Wildwater race. Paddlers from Duddon, Forth CC , Nottingham, Halifax, and West Cumbria CC gave use 30 finishers. WWR boats included many K1s 2xC1 and 6xC2 with 1 OC and 3 general kayaks.
Many thanks to those paddlers who came so far to join us and to the helpers who made it all possible. Hope to see even more Duddon paddlers on the Lune in 2 weeks.
John https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAuxuC

2022.1.21

21/1/2023

Great day with Duddon Canoe club polo team at Kendal leisure centre. Won 2, lost 2, drew 1. Great efforts all round. Thanks for a great day peeps https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAp4N4

2023.1.1 dcc new year family paddle

1/1/2023

The New Year family paddle was held on Coniston on the 1st January. This was a great way to start the new year. The group were witness to a beautiful rainbow as they made thier way across the water. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAq3cU

2022.12.7 dcc bc touring award

7/12/2022

Congratulations
go to the last 2 standing. Dave and Yvonne have completed the BC touring award.

2022.11.30 dcc sea touring

30/11/2022

Novice touring traiining group took to the sea on Wednesday. Good training conditions with wind, choppy water, a good swell and a little cool. by John

2022.11.18 dcc touring part 2

18/11/2022

The DCC members that couldnt attend the Touring Paddle on Wednesday, took to the water today at Fell foot. The dramatic change in weather was captured by Fran along with an encounter with a Knights Templar