Review by Paul Ryder This Sunday saw a few brave souls head off to Matlock White-water course about 1 hr 15 minutes run from Blackroot. The intrepid paddlers numbered 7 at the start but dwindled away as we inspected the … Continue reading
Author Archives: Adam
Christmas Paddle – Dec 2011
Review By Tim Harris After meeting up at Rushall and Blackroot everyone made their way to Peels Wharf for a 10am start for this year’s Christmas paddle, well that is everyone except Graham who arrived at 10.15 which is early … Continue reading
River Tame and Coventry Canal – May 2011
Review by Liam & Andy. We all met at Peels Wharf at 09.45am, Tim arrived with the new trailer loaded after the open day on Saturday. The Weather was overcast but warm with the sun threatening to make an appearance. … Continue reading
River Tame and Coventry Canal Tour – Sept 10
Review by Brian 15 paddlers met on the sunny morning in question at Peel’s Wharf at the appointed time. Ferry was arranged (thanks Rich) and we set off along the canal in fine spirits led by Pete and Tim. I … Continue reading
River Tame – Yoxall to Alrewas – Jan 2010
Review By Stuart Following a post on the forum, Vic got in touch with me just after the new year to see if anyone had responded, and if i fancied a winter paddle. The planned route was from Yoxall to … Continue reading
River Sow and Staffs & Worcs Canal Loop – Oct 09
Review by Brian We assembled at Blackroot 9:00 Sunday morning. The sun shone, the water glittered, the fishermen eyed us up suspiciously. Didn’t seem to have enough cars for the number of boats, but eventually John turned up with a … Continue reading
River Derwent – Aug 09
Review by Matt Me(Matt), Garion, Darren, Tim and Dan met at tescos in Shenstone at half 10 and set off for Matlock in Derbyshire. After a brief conversation with a pub owner in the town we found the “get out” … Continue reading
River Tame, Newton Road to Perry Bar – Aug 09
Review by Tim Harris 8 of us met after a ring round to do this short paddle (Andy, Paul, Mat, Adam, Darren, Jane, Sarah, and me Tim). We all met up at Newton Road after loading up Mats van with … Continue reading
Blackrock Sands, Porthmadog, Wales – Sept 08
Review by Adam Cooke
Blackrock sands is located in Morfa Bycan neat Porthmadog in Wales.
Although most people traveled there on the day me, Tim and Garion headed up the day before and spent the night at Blackrock Sands campsite. The site itself cost just £7 per night and has good facilities, a café and a bar. The site is positioned within just a few seconds walk to the beach perfect for anyone wanting to canoe surf…. Continue reading