Picture Quiz

Wonderful memories in the picture galleries. Paddlers have participated in so many amazing events and activities over twelve paddling seasons. This quiz encourages you to look in the galleries  and find the picture represented by a picture snippet. Which gallery? You can complete your answers online here, or ... More

Jigsaw puzzle memories.

This is the last of the jigsaws for now. A little easier than yesterday with fewer trees and more clues! You can change the number of pieces by clicking the 3x3 grid button for fewer, larger pieces on smaller devices. If you still need more puzzles go here. You can use website photos for puzzles if you wish. Just find ... More

Another puzzle to try.

'Dotting the eyes' of our dragon boat heads is an annual event in our calendar. We 'awaken the dragons' in a traditional ceremony in order that we have their protection. Jigsaw Puzzle More

Try this jigsaw puzzle.

This picture memory comes from a visit to Florence for the International IBCPC Festival in 2018.   Jigsaw Puzzle More

What have paddlers done in May over past seasons.

The month of May for Paddlers for Life Windermere. Normally by May we would really be getting into the paddling routine and often the weather is kind to us. May has seen coaching sessions with Keni, the arrival and first paddle for new dragon boats and also an international festival visit to Peterborough in Canada ... More

Low Wood Bay on 23rd. April

This is Low Wood Bay on the 23rd. April. Thanks Paul. Remember these evening paddling sessions training for the Jubilee Pageant and Florence Festival. More

Usually we would be paddling in April!

April paddling in previous seasons. Here is a taster of past paddling sessions from April over all the years we have been paddling. In 2011 paddlers created a set of postcards with a haiku poem created by paddlers in writing workshops to accompany them. This is April. Daffodils trumpet excitement, ... More

Share a memory

What has really excited you during your membership of Paddlers for Life Windermere? Paddling with the team brings with it so many amazing moments and experiences. If you have some time during these pandemic restrictions why not go through some of your photo memories and upload one to the website. Better still add ... More

Windermere from Low Wood Watersports Centre April 2020

Louisa says "Today’s fabulous view from the jetty helps to explain why we do what we do ... wake up with a smile and go after life, live it, enjoy it, feel it, paddle for life. Paddles up it won’t be long now! Stay safe one and all." More

Paddlers for Life Windermere Book Chapters

IndexIntroduction (Beginnings)1. Rat 2008 “Awakening the Dragon”2. Ox 2009 “Down and Ready”3. Tiger 2010 “All Hands on Deck”4. Rabbit 2011 “Cake”5. Dragon 2012 “Power and Rhythm”6. Snake 2013 “not sure of sub title here?”7. Horse 2014 “Place”8. Goat/sheep 2015 “Remembrance”9. Monkey 2016 ... More