Easy River paddle 19th October
Low water levels forced the downgrading of an easy river trip to a park and play session on the River Lune. Alex, Emma, Nige, Rob and Sten met at Killington New Bridge.
This was first time some of us had met so after brief introductions, we set off carrying our boats upstream along the path through the nature reserve, there was a pause and discussion about how far upstream to go. Alex who had recent experience from a similar trip then led the way to the put in.
With a great deal of practicing our ferry gliding, high crossing, surfing, breaking in and breaking out we managed to make one run down this short section last almost two hours. One person, much to our surprise, elected to test the group’s rescue skills by practicing his capsize and wet exit drills at the top of the first rapid. Later in the session another keen individual did some combat roll practice. Most of the group, some a bit reluctantly, did practice some rolls in the calm water under the bridge at the end.
A short but worthwhile trip that helped members of the group build their skills and confidence.
Sten
Lakeland Canoe Club 