The Yak Exe Descent It’s winter in Britain: cold, wet, and no adventure races. Time to try something different, and white-water kayaking has to be a good bet. The Exe Descent is a classic river race held in Devon every November incorporating 19 miles of white-water and 10 large weirs. Read more…
On Sunday 10th Nov I took part in the 18th marathon descent of the Ardeche river in southern France. I went with 3 friends from Bradford-on-Avon canoe club. Stan Missen, Keith Owen, and ‘Spotter’ Cowis drove down a few days before, we stayed in a quaint old guest house in Read more…
Northern Exposure Trip Report : River Tees / Tees Barrage Date : 26/27 October The motivation for a small group of paddlers to travel this far north was a mixture of early season over eagerness and a search for the ‘cheapest women in England’….We were not to be disappointed. Upper Read more…
Idaho the white water state 17-27 May 2002 Paddlers profiles Harvey Lyons: Recent paddling experience – Four days this season of which three days were over one weekend on the Dart. Fred Willerup: New father, now living in Denmark therefore sod all in the last two years. Back ground Fred Read more…
In June 2002, seven of us went off to France to do some paddling, cycling, and/or lazing around. The group consisted of Dominic Morgan (chief organiser and fire starter), Justin Sims (chief drinker and back-marker), Mandy Wood (chief photographer and cross-stitcher), Tony Barrass (chief probe). John Leopold (chief caravanner), Lisa Read more…
As you probably know, ten of us spent a week paddling in Scotland. In summary – it was an excellent trip, with lots of paddling, even if the rivers were a bit low. The people were: Conor, Lisa, Jenny, Jim, Clive, Pete, Tony, Rich, Kim, Mark. The rivers paddled were: Read more…
In April 2001, some of the club paddled the Grand Canyon in America. A brief write-up is available here [scanned from the 2001 club magazine]. Some (very grainy, [scanned]) photos here.
Welcome to the Summer Safety Special. To make sure you all enjoy the wonderful wet summer we have a series of articles to help you enjoy those lazy days paddling. Plus, after a stiff call for articles the flood gates opened and we bring you not just one, but two Read more…
Welcome to a new millenium and a new edition of the Bristol Canoe Club Magazine. Due to a huge effort by members we have a massive 8, yes that’s 8, page!! issue. Articles from around the globe showing that Bristol Canoe Club really do it any time and anywhere. Plus Read more…
Bristol Canoe Club Magazine – Autumn 1999 In This Issue * From the editor * New Committee * Membership Renewals * Scotland, Easter 1999 * A warning about Saltford * SIGG 24hr Adventure Race * Marathon * Playboating Course * E-mail and Web access * Club Treasure Hunt * The Read more…