Evening paddle training preparing for Florence.

We had a fantastic paddle last night with a full boat and our goddess Roz at the helm. Apart from a couple of boats and paddle boarders we had the lake to ourselves. The weather was warm and sunny with a slight breeze and the water level was low. The crew were made up of survivors and supporters The Florence Crew in race ... More

Florence training session.

We had a great paddle today with Artemis Phyllis helmed by Roz in the morning and Helen in the afternoon. It was lovely to have survivors and supporters in the boat together as one and the strength and stamina of the team was amazing as we practised 500 metres ready for Florence. As we paddle together we surged on the ... More

Flower making workshop.

We had a wonderful workshop this afternoon from Shelley and Neecol Barlow to learn to make garlands for Florence for the Team Pink Procession. New skills were learned and Shelley and Nico as usual were fantastic leads as PfL members had never made anything like this before... Thank you to them both for their creativity, ... More

Another May Evening Practice for Florence.

Could there be a more perfect location? What gorgeous paddling weather! More

Evening Paddle

Evening Paddle Thursday Evening Paddle Thursday 10th. May, 2018 Helen was our helm. It was a lovely evening with some sunshine but a light breeze we were on the water for 6.30 pm. Mags took us through the 8 week training plan Keni designed for us to aid strength, stamina and timing. We paddled down to White cross bay ... More
Pool of Life Regatta in Liverpool.

Pool of Life Regatta in Liverpool.

Pool of Life Regatta in Liverpool. We dressed Aloha Aloha in memory of Sue and this was just before our last race. Our first race was dedicated to Sue it was a 350 mtr and our timings went as follows race 1, 2.16, race 2, 2.12 , Race 3, 2.08 and final race timings were smashed with 1.59. Everyone really enjoyed it ... More

University of the Third Age visit with some French exchange visitors.

Two full boats of paddlers and lovely paddling conditions made for a gorgeous day of paddling for members and visitors. More

All Hands on Deck

All Hands on Deck. Paddlers come together to make sure boats and other equipment are clean, well maintained and ready for the new paddling season. Roz leads the proceedings. It is also an opportunity for newer members to learn how to 'dress' the boat ready for a paddling session and get other equipment ready. Members are ... More

Pre-season fitness session.

Pre-season fitness session. Some members attended a fitness session at Kendal Leisure Centre to keep fitness ready for the 2018 season. There is much to do to be ready for the July Festival in Florence.   More

Down and Ready Day

Down and Ready Day As the paddling season approaches Paddlers for Life Windermere prepare by coming together to review procedures for getting the boat on the water, paddling and safety. It is a busy day full of hard work by all the members with Roz leading and keeping everyone on task! Seriously though, we had a ... More