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Trips Reports & News Stories
Here you'll find our recent news stories and fantastic members' trip reports. It's another way to get to know what PaddlePlus is all about and the people that make up our club. If you'd like to write a trip report of your own, please get in touch.
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Dean Macken
Sep 1, 20058 min read
Liffey Descent - Sept 2005
Friday, 2nd September 2005 Liffey Descent 2005 Written By Karl Donaghey This year’s Liffey Descent was a truly successful one for...
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Dean Macken
Oct 22, 20043 min read
Burrs Weekend - October 2004
October 23rd-24th 2004 Burrs Weekend by Unknown Author A late snag with the College minibus caused a panic on the day of our leaving...
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Dean Macken
Apr 30, 20024 min read
The Four Cities Challenge - Archives
Wednesday, 1st May 2002 The Four Cities Challenge - Archives Written By Andy Oughton A group of seven young paddlers from PaddlePlus...
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Dean Macken
Sep 30, 20012 min read
Burrs Weeekend - October 2001
Monday, 1st October 2001 Burrs Weekend 2001 Witten By Bex Wales A pint of beer and a good night’s sleep was all we wanted after our trek...
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Dean Macken
Jul 15, 200126 min read
Paddling the length of the Shannon, Ireland (solo) - July 2001
Monday, 16th July 2001 One Hell Of An Expedition Written By Adam Brewster This is an unedited log of my trip, thoughts and experiences...
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Dean Macken
Nov 1, 20002 min read
Tyne Tour - November 2000
Wednesday, 1st November 2000 Tyne Tour 2000 Written By Adam Brewster Nine of us went on the Tyne Tour this year; Jamie, Jes, Anneka,...
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Dean Macken
Sep 30, 20002 min read
Burrs Weekend - My First Time - Oct 2000
Sunday, 1st October 2000 Burrs Weekend 2000 Written By Jo Evans-Hughes 20 people attended the Burrs weekend this year, including a few...
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Dean Macken
Aug 31, 20004 min read
Llangennith Surf Trip - September 2000
Friday, 1st September 2000 Llangennith Surf Trip Written By Clive Passingham I had been with PaddlePlus for about three months when...
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Dean Macken
Aug 31, 20004 min read
Llangennith Surf Trip - September 2000
Friday, 1st September 2000 Llangennith Surf Trip Written By Clive Passingham I had been with PaddlePlus for about three months when...
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Dean Macken
Mar 31, 20006 min read
Burton WWR (Wild Water Race) - April 2000
Saturday, 1st April 2000 Burton WWR Written By Gary Newey As I tried to rise from my slumber, I found the sun shining in through my...
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Dean Macken
Jul 21, 19996 min read
GB Canoe Slalom Tour - Slovak & Czech - 1999
Thursday, 22nd July 1999 GB Juniors Canoe Slalom Team Summer Tour & My First International Race Liptovsky, Slovakia & Roudnice, Prague...
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Dean Macken
Apr 9, 199910 min read
Leicester to Blacktoft Jetty, Wreake, Trent, Ouse - April 1999
Friday, 9th April 1999 Wreake, Trent, Ouse Written By Adam Brewster Putting in to the river Wreake just 500yds from home helped reduce...
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Dean Macken
Apr 1, 19995 min read
Soar Valley Canoe Rally
April 1999 Written By Gary Newey And Jamie Oughton Day 1: On Saturday 19th April me, Jamie, Jes, Jessica, Anneka & Adam all met down the...
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Dean Macken
Jan 1, 19994 min read
5 Star Open Canoe Training - 1999
Friday, 1st January 1999 5 Star Open Canoe Training Weekend, Lake Padarn And Afon Llugwy Written By Adam Brewster Our weekend in North...
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Dean Macken
Mar 31, 19972 min read
River Usk Open Tour - 1997
Tuesday, 1st April 1997 River Usk Open Boat Tour Written By Anneka Brewster We were woken from our camping slumber at 7.45 by a friendly...
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Dean Macken
Mar 4, 19941 min read
Beaumont Leys Pool Sessions - Exotic Waters
Friday, 4th March 1994 Beaumont Leys Pool Sessions - Exotic Waters Written By Anneka Brewster Aged 9ish.. On Friday nights we go to...
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Dean Macken
Aug 26, 19935 min read
Wye Camp – August 1993
Friday, 27th August 1993 Why The Wye? Why Not? Written By Adam Brewster When Anneka and I were asked if we would be interested in going...
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