3 Results for month: 06/2014

Windermere Solstice Paddle

Windermere Solstice Paddle In a change from recent solstice events, Windermere looked like a mid-summer solstice should be with balmy temperatures, sunshine and calm conditions with a light NW wind. With Barbara drumming, Peter helming and Rob in the support boat a crew of sixteen paddlers set off from the start at ... More

Paddlers for Life paddlers and family members success in Great North Swim.

Paddlers for Life paddlers and family members success in Great North Swim Congratulations to Rowena and Jonathan, Vicky and Scott, Steve and Andrew. They successfully completed the Great North Swim 2014 1 mile event at Low Wood Bay, Windermere. Conditions were a warm 17.5 degrees and relatively calm allowing some ... More

‘Dotting the Eyes’ of ‘Artemis Phyllis’ and ‘Lucy at Low Wood’

'Dotting the Eyes' of 'Artemis Phyllis' and 'Lucy at Low Wood' In our seventh season, here we are again performing this traditional ceremony to awaken our dragons so they can watch over us. Lynn explained some of the early history of dragon boats and the origins of the ceremony. Roz and Barbara (on behalf of Eunice) ... More