August so far has not delivered perfect paddling weather. Rarely have we seen the mirror-like water and perfect blue skies of last summer. And it’s been windy, from light breeze to a chilly Northerly blast. For beginner paddle boarders.to enjoy the experienc of being on the water, the recommendation is to go out if the…
It has been a while since I wrote the last blogs on forward paddling skills. I will ask for it to be reposted so newer members can have a read and hopefully gain some tips to aid their paddling. This one will be looking at turning your kayak, an essential skill for controlling your direction. There are various reasons why you might…
On 18th September CVCC Coach Jeremy Adam took a small group of participants on a journey to achieve their BC Paddle Discover award on Stand Up Paddle Boards. Grace Waite, one of the participants and junior club member, recounts the session. It felt much colder today after the long hot summer. With two layers and…
In the first of these blogs on paddling skills we will look at the forward paddling stroke. Before taking your first stroke on the water it is important to set up the kayak as this can aid or hinder good forward paddling. This is achieved by adjusting the back and footrests or foot plate. Your…
Many of you will have seen the stunning photos from our sea kayak trips out to Birling Gap or beyond. As a Club, we are so lucky to have the meanders, the river and the sea to paddle on. But the sea can be a dangerous, unforgiving place. We have to be sure that if…
It is so lovely to see the Club getting back to what it does best: providing fun, chat, skills and challenge for every type of paddler. This Sunday, we had kayaks, paddleboards and canoes out on the water. The coaches were on fine form, leading sessions tailored to suit our different members from beginners to…
If you hanker after a serene paddle in beautiful countryside on a non tidal stretch of water you don’t have to look far in East Sussex! Give the Barcombe Mills to Fish Ladder Falls (Isfield Weir) route a go! I was introduced to this paddle along the upper section of the River Ouse by a…
It was a cold day. We got there quite early so me and my brother played tag to warm ourselves up. While we played lots of people were getting their boats out ready to launch. Before I got on the water I geared up. The lesson was about to start! I got in my kayak…
Last Sunday’s Kayak Surfing session aimed to follow on from the Introduction to Kayak Surfing 20/09 coached by Iain P and Kevin G. It was aimed at paddlers who have well developed basic skills ie are at an intermediate level. Iain coached the session again, ably assisted by Kevin G, and warned prior to the…
Today’s intermediate session saw a group of paddlers heading down to the sea for a coached introduction to surf kayaking session with Iain P. After warming up with a paddle along the Meanders and onto the River Cuckmere, we stopped on the beach to talk theory, looking at all the various influences that need to…