‘Down and Ready’ day.

'Down and Ready' day. Well! What a day that Roz planned and delivered for us. It will get our paddling season off to a great start and help newer members get into their paddling 'stride' quickly. Thanks to Roz for untangling the knot of what paddling is all about. All the contributions from so many members just ... More

A timely opportunity to recall our team’s beginning!

The first paddling session of Paddlers for Life on Windermere. A local photographer, Peter Bagnall, contacted me recently. He found some video footage on his hard drive. Peter filmed a very first launch of a Paddlers for Life dragon boat on Windermere back on Sunday 20th. April, 2008 and edited a short film for a DVD to ... More

Silverdale Coffee morning fundraiser.

Our first event of 2017, Silverdale Coffee morning fundraiser. Mags has done a great job yet again organising this fundraising event. Thanks to the efforts of many Paddlers for Life members and the generous efforts of Silverdale residents it was another successful event. Due to the generosity of Silverdale reside... More

Paddlers for Life Windermere 2016 AGM

Paddlers for Life Windermere AGM Members attended this year's AGM at Ambleside Youth Hostel. Reports from current trustees and members who had taken on particular responsibilities recalled another inspiring and exciting year packed with special events alongside regular paddling activities. New trustees elected were Ruth, ... More
Paddle in Pink for breast cancer awareness .

‘Paddle in Pink’ for breast cancer awareness.

'Paddle in Pink' for breast cancer awareness. A group of cancer survivors and supporters from Paddlers for Life Windermere took two of their dragon boats to Waterhead on Windermere. As well as enjoying a paddle and warm drink the paddlers sought to use the last 2016 paddle to promote breast cancer awareness. Many of ... More

Paddling with the Serpees in Durham.

Paddling with the Serpees in Durham. Barbara reports... We had a fantastic day on the River Wear at Durham.  The sun shone, the river was calm, the trees are just changing colour and there were beautiful views of the city landscape.  In the morning we had a technical session, which lasted an hour and a half, so we ... More

Third Dragon Bay Regatta.

Third Dragon Bay Regatta. This regatta was jointly organised by Paddlers for Life UK, Low Wood Hotels and CBA Events and Paddlers for Life Windermere had two teams in the event. Other teams included paddlers from Manchester Dragoneers and Port Edgar Dragons as well as local organisations, businesses and schools. ... More

New Boat Launch, ‘Mary at Low Wood’.

New Boat Launch Pauline and Jim visited to name the new dragon boat 'Mary at Low Wood' remembering Mary who made the generous donation that allowed Paddlers for Life Windermere to purchase the boat. It was a time for celebration of a family who made such a thoughtful gift. Pauline and Jim announced the name ... More

Members and supporters at Total Warrior Lakes

Members and supporters at Total Warrior Lakes Paddlers for Life cancer survivor members and supporters attracted a lot of attention from other participants, spectators, event staff and photographers this year with our pink and purple fancy dress, paddles and dragon hats. The weather was very kind to us and it was ... More

Coaching Session with Keni.

Coaching Session with Keni. Keni visited to teach one of her regular coaching sessions to help newer paddlers learn the basics of the paddling stroke and more experienced paddlers to refine and develop their technique. Some paddlers are making preparations to improve their strength and skills in order to compete in ... More