Paddlers for Life Windermere

Helm Training

Helm Training Sue, Peter and Jane organised a helm training weekend for helms to refresh their skills and to train new helms. There was a wonderful turnout of paddlers over two days helping the new helms by powering the boat in the windy conditions. Six trainee helms, breast cancer survivors and supporters, took ... More

Tattoo Fundraiser cheque presentation.

Tattoo Fundraiser cheque presentation. May 1st. 2013 A staggering sum of £1435.That is the amount of money raised by the Tattoo Fundraising Event.Rowena and Sue were recently presented with a cheque by Ian and Claire of Bill's Tattoos, Chorley."People put themselves through a lot of pain in order to raise such ... More

Challenging April paddle.

Third Paddle. The weather is still making our season start challenging! Last week saw paddlers getting decidedly wet and today Roz battled the elements in the morning helming a full boat including some novice paddlers through some decidedly choppy conditions. In the afternoon conditions calmed a little. Peter helmed ... More

First Paddle of 2013.

First Paddle. Paddlers for Life, Windermere finally got out for their first paddle of the sixth season. Cold water conditions had delayed our season start so paddlers were especially eager for this first session. It was wonderful to see so many paddlers turn up including some new members. 'Lucy at Low Wood' ... More

‘Down and Ready’ Day

'Down and Ready' Day Paddlers for Life members met at Levens Village Institute to prepare for the new season. Roz led the day and had clearly put a lot of thought and preparation into the meeting. The primary purpose of the day was to inform new members about what to expect on a typical paddling day. The aim ... More

When can I go out?

Lucy has been freshly painted for the new paddling season and is looking forward to being taken out! More

Paddlers for Life, Windermere held their pre-season water confidence session.

Paddlers for Life, Windermere held their pre-season water confidence session. Sixteen paddlers, including several new members, met at Kendal's Lakes Leisure Pool. Louisa, Megan and Nick explained appropriate clothing for paddling safety, use of Buoyancy Aids, the 'Buddy' system and some simple things to do when in ... More

Tattoo Fundraising Day

Tattoo Fundraising Day Sue organised this fundraising day in Chorley. Ian and Claire, local tattooists aimed for a fun day where people could get a little 'pink' tattoo. Sue says" What a great day. There was a steady stream of people all day visiting the Pink day. Ann was the first customer of the day, and she was ... More

Sian Lewis’s Abseil Fundraising. A presentation to say ‘Thank You!’

Sian Lewis's Abseil Fundraising. Paddlers for Life acknowledged Sian Lewis's fantastic fund raising efforts at Trinity School in Carlisle at a celebration assembly. In June 2012 Sian, and many fellow students, friends and a few intrepid paddlers, abseiled 140 feet down Carlisle Civic Centre. This was made possible ... More

Hawaiian breast cancer survivor paddlers.

Hawaiian survivor paddlers. While travelling on their Hawaiian Adventure Sue and Peter met a fellow team of cancer survivor paddlers. They paddle outrigger canoes instead of dragon boats but clearly have as much fun as we do! Looks like Paddlers for Life's next boat purchase might be an OC4 or OC6 Hawaiian style ... More