Just one month on since contacting AquaPaddle, our very first participants gathered at the Swimmer’s Hut with their boards and boats ready. Following a warm welcome and safety briefing from the the crew, they paddled their way over to the starting point, buoyancy aids adorned with freshly printed number tags....
How Many Paddlers?
A total of 65 paddle boarders, kayakers, and other paddle lovers took to the water in April 2023 to complete a Free 5k paddle event in their local area.
What was the total time paddled?
Those 65 paddlers clocked up a combined time of 2 Days 10...
As AquaPaddlers arrived in Woodcocks car park this Sunday, we were in for a treat. A meet of Vintage Pre-war Austin Sevens for the Sevens to the Sea event.
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There was a real buzz around the lake this morning as preparations were made for the 2nd AquaPaddle event at Manvers, Rotherham. The model boaters were setting up by the jetty...
How Many Paddlers?
A total of 62 paddle boarders, kayakers, and other paddle lovers took to the water in March 2023 to complete a Free 5k paddle event in their local area.
What was the total time paddled?
Those 62 paddlers clocked up a combined time of 2 Days 10...
We have an article about us and what we do in the Paddler Magazine. If you are a British Canoeing member, you will be getting this through your door....
This Sunday was not only Mothers’ Day it was also apparently Pretzel Sunday in the US but far more exciting for us it was AquaPaddle Lincoln’s April Event.
After a week of varied weather forecasts for the day, when dawn broke on Sunday the sun dutifully appeared over Lincoln.
Paddlers...
Mother’s Day AquaPaddle
As spring blossomed and the rhythmic pecking of woodpeckers filled the air, enthusiastic paddlers gathered for this month’s Mother’s Day AquaPaddle in Swansea. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the River Tawe, participants eagerly prepared for the 5km challenge ahead.
Our Southend AquaPaddle was relocated to our second choice, that being the more serene and scenic location of Hoe Mill Lock situated on the River Chelmer.With the Estuary being tidal and the last remnants of winter still holding us within its clasp, the weather was to prove too much for...
Finally the weather was kind to AquaPaddle Tonbridge. Winters Icy Grip released just enough to allow the AquaPaddle to take place. Ana, the main Captain, had arranged a great crew of six experienced paddlers and Ian, the other AquaPaddle Captain. He was in charge as Ana was playing “Golf”. Which...
How Many Paddlers?
A total of 91 paddle boarders, kayakers, and other paddle lovers took to the water in February 2023 to complete a Free 5k paddle event in their local area.
What was the total time paddled?
Those 91 paddlers clocked up a combined time of 3 Days 10...
So the day had finally come that I would take part in my First AquaPaddle. Having Officiated or been a Crew member on lots last year, I had never actually taken part in an AquaPaddle. The next challenge was what to wear on a chilly late February day and which...
28 enthusiastic paddlers, along with 8 volunteer crew members and 1 paddling dog came together on Sunday morning for the Lincoln AquaPaddle. We can’t quite describe it as a sell out with it being a free event, but all spaces were booked up.
A mix of excitement and nervousness was...
The stunning Swiss Valley Reservoir in Wales was the setting for another successful AquaPaddle event, with a fantastic turnout of paddlers enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Daffodils, snowdrops, primroses, and budding trees provided a cheerful backdrop, and even the laughter of a woodpecker could be heard. Despite the still chilly...
AquaPaddle Personal Bests all round at Lincoln
We’d like to say it was lovely sunny weather that meant all paddlers recorded AquaPaddle personal bests at Lincoln on Sunday, but we suppose it may have also been because for all but one paddler it was also their very first AquaPaddle event.As...
A New Location, the weather getting calmer, is there a hint of Spring in the air? We hope so. No AquaPaddles this weekend, but then there are three on 12th Feb.
Brilliant Bournemouth
The word is spreading that AquaPaddle is just great fun and easy...