Surf’s up!

On Sunday the Club’s more intrepid surfers thought it was a great day for surfing in the wave basin. This was in a strong breeze with near gale gusts and quite large waves. It was only a small group – five people.

We’ve won a Quality Club award

Thanks to Linda’s hard work documenting club polices and risk assessments the club has received the accolade of Quality Club from British Canoeing. It means that new people paddling with the club can be confident they will be properly looked after. Phil Scowcroft came to Shorebase on Sunday to present the award. The weather was … Read more

Coquet Island on a very calm day

Last Sunday there was a Club meeting and before it a group, including a complete beginner, got to paddle round Coquet Island in absolutely flat calm seas with next to no wind – and even sunshine. The seal pups are growing up and the rocks close to the shore of the island are crowded with … Read more

A sunny Sunday with 3 groups out

Finally some decent weather on a Sunday and there was a river run on the Tyne from Haydon Bridge to Hexham (see below for more pictures) as well as a sea trip from Boulmer and the regular estuary paddle at Amble. The sea kayakers found that it was a bit windier and rougher than we’d … Read more

Rivers have been the only option recently

The high winds this winter keep causing problems, especially for the sea kayakers. But rivers are often sheltered, last Sunday the only Club outing was the river paddle up the estuary from the Braid through Warkworth. The group included a few frustrated sea kayakers just glad to get on the water at last. The week … Read more

Back on the water at last!

The weather has not been kind to kayakers for the last few weeks, with strong winds and rough seas and rivers going up and down like yo-yos. Sunday was the first time for about two months that there were club outings – a small group went to Coquet Island from Shorebase while the river runners … Read more

Low-key Christmas celebrations

This year’s Weirwolf paddle didn’t happen because of the strong winds. Instead of a flotilla of boats decorated with lights paddling up the estuary a select group gathered for a club meeting and pooled tea at Shorebase featuring Hamish’s excellent chilli.

New boats and surf

Last weekend was a surfing weekend for the club. On Saturday Tim from Shorebase gave a surf coaching session to a small group willing to brave the cold to try out the new surf boats that Shorebase has acquired and develop their surf skills. On Sunday the regular sea group found the sea outside the … Read more

River trip Haydon Bridge to Hexham

This is a favourite run for the club and the first one of the season took place on Saturday in glorious sunshine. The scenery was stunning with the autumn colours – particularly the beech trees, even the fish were leaping out for a quick glimpse. The group saw an abundance of ducks, several dippers and … Read more

River run season is starting

River running starts when the fishing season ends and most years the club supports the Hexham club in putting on their annual Tyne Tour. Sadly this year it had to be cancelled because of flood warnings but other runs are being planned – you can find out more by contacting the club – see https://coquetcanoeclub.co.uk/ … Read more