3 Results for month: 06/2017

Helm training.

Over several sessions members paddled the dragon boats while members learned the basic skills of helming a dragon boat. Training over two days gave opportunity to develop their skills. More

A walk to Todd Crag for a great view of where we paddle.

A walk to Todd Crag for a great view of where we paddle. Members walked up Todd Crag at the northern end of Windermere. They were celebrating how fortunate we are to paddle our dragon boats on Windermere in such glorious surroundings. As breast cancer survivor paddlers many members have faced the challenges of ... More

An important day in the calendar of Paddlers for Life Windermere, Eye Dotting.

The fith day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar is traditionally the time to 'dot the eyes' of the dragons to awaken their spirit. Ruth related the origins of this tradition and Judy, Sian and Chris dotted the eyes of Phyllis, Lucy and Mary as members looked on. Following traditions, buckwheat was thrown on to ... More