Paddlers for Life host a visit from University of the Third Age.

U3A members from Kendal visit Paddlers for Life We had two lots of visitors this morning, First of all six U3A visitors came from Kendal. Here is Roz giving them their pre-paddle brief ,tuition and buddies for the session . As usual with our wonderful Roz at the helm of Mary at Low Wood we were in safe hands once ... More

CanChat Cafe Lancaster

June talks to BBC Radio Lancashire about volunteering at the CanChat Cafe. A volunteer-led community project has been set up to help emotionally support those affected by cancer. The CanChat Café  is held every Thursday afternoon at The Cornerstone on Sulyard Street in Lancaster provides a way to meet others who ... More

A quilt from Frances.

An Amazing Quilt. There was a lovely surprise package waiting for us at the regatta... It contained a quilt, a 2010 memory book and a letter from Frances. Frances was a regular paddler in the first few seasons of Paddlers for Life and very much involved in all our activities. The quilt is beautiful and ... More

Dragon Bay Regatta 2019

Paddlers for Life participate in the Dragon Bay Regatta. This regatta is sponsored by Low Wood Hotel and organised by CBA Events. Low Wood Water Sports staff and CBA Events staff did an excellent job of creating a day of fun and excitement. Teams from local businesses, charities and other dragon boat teams participated ... More

June 16th. 2019 Paddle

While some paddlers were down in Liverpool paddling with other breast cancer paddlers at Pool of Life's Dragons and Flowers regatta there were still other members paddling on Windermere. June writes... We were in John’s capable hands as helm and 8 of us spread out in Artemis Phyllis to get the balance right. ... More

Paddling Fundraiser with Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy

A great fundraising effort. A huge thank you to Jane and the staff from Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy, Leyland On Saturday 15 June 2019, 22 members of staff from Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy, Leyland came along to experience the joy of dragon boat paddling. Under the expert tuition of Jane ... More

‘Eye dotting’ and supporters day 2019

'Dotting of the Eyes' 2019 A tradition of Chinese dragon boating is dotting the eyes of the dragon heads. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional and important celebration in China and generally falls in early June. Paddlers for Life Windermere honour this event by dotting the eyes of the ... More
The floating pontoon is assembled and in place.

All Hands on Deck

Again Roz lead on this day. Members gathered at Low Wood to get everything ready for paddling next week. Roz trained everyone on how to prepare the boats for the water dressing them with the head, drum tail and steering oar and all the safety equipment. In a race to dress the boats newer members showed ... More

Down and Ready Day

Roz lead this day of familiarisation for Paddlers for Life members. The aim of the day is to prepare members for the new season and give new members an understanding of our basic activities. It is also a day to renew friendships after the winter 'off' season with no paddling.   People introduced themselves ... More
Paddlers support each other in the water 'crocodile' fashion.

Water Confidence Session

Members met at Kendal Leisure Centre. About 15 members including three new members met for an exercise session with Ali. After lunch everyone headed to the pool for a thirty minute Aquafit aqua aerobics session with Anne. This was followed by  a half hour session with Jaqui Young which covered correct buoyancy aid ... More