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.

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...

Dean Macken

Sep 1, 20058 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...

Dean Macken

Oct 22, 20043 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...

Dean Macken

Apr 30, 20024 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...

Dean Macken

Sep 30, 20012 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...

Dean Macken

Jul 15, 200126 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,...

Dean Macken

Nov 1, 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...

Dean Macken

Sep 30, 20002 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...

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...

Dean Macken

Aug 31, 20004 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...

Dean Macken

Mar 31, 20006 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...

Dean Macken

Jul 21, 19996 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...

Dean Macken

Apr 9, 199910 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...

Dean Macken

Apr 1, 19995 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...

Dean Macken

Jan 1, 19994 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...

Dean Macken

Mar 31, 19972 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...

Dean Macken

Mar 4, 19941 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...

Dean Macken

Aug 26, 19935 min read

#ShePaddles Weekender, Broadways Meadow, Barrow-upon-Soar

Sep 5, 20232 min read

A Paddle to the Cafe, River Soar

Jun 18, 20231 min read

The Dee (Lower), Llangollen to Ty Mawr

Mar 27, 20235 min read