Monday 08 May 2023 | by Danny Shuker
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....
Sunday 30 Apr 2023 | by Al Patterson
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...
Thursday 20 Apr 2023 | by Hannah Stockdale
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. Back to...
Monday 03 Apr 2023 | by Jane Burren
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...
Friday 31 Mar 2023 | by Al Patterson
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...
Tuesday 28 Mar 2023 | by Brett Scillitoe
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....
Wednesday 22 Mar 2023 | by Hannah Stockdale
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...
Tuesday 21 Mar 2023 | by Emily King
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.
Wednesday 15 Mar 2023 | by Del Christie
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...
Thursday 09 Mar 2023 | by Brett Scillitoe
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...
Wednesday 01 Mar 2023 | by Al Patterson
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...
Sunday 26 Feb 2023 | by Brett Scillitoe
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...
Friday 24 Feb 2023 | by Hannah Stockdale
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...
Sunday 12 Feb 2023 | by Emily King
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...
Tuesday 07 Feb 2023 | by Hannah Stockdale
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...
Saturday 04 Feb 2023 | by Brett Scillitoe
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...