Canoeing

Convenor: John Cunningham 9093 1143 or 07778 909591

March 2023 Report     

   The EAU3A has been paddling regularly in the past year following our usual pattern of one week at Shaw’s Bridge and the next at one of four nearby rivers, ie the Upper and Lower Bann, The Blackwater and the Quoile.
      We have been very lucky with the weather, having only had to cancel a couple of paddles and  enjoying the snowdrops at the Agory and the Bluebells at Portglenone Forest last Spring
          Last Autumn we repeated our pattern and how different the country looks in the changing sessions with all the wildlife, Kingfishers on both the Lagan and Bann, a Herron catching and eating an eel while we watched.
          Many thanks for the support from Jim, Gary, Davy and Malcolm from BKC who supported our group with transport, safety cover and humour.
          The group is open to anyone who wants to paddle, both new members and previous paddlers and there are rafted Canadian canoes for anyone who is a bit nervous. Any questions just give me a ring.  
          John Cunnningham

March 2019 Report – The group has been paddling throughout the Winter Months, weather permitting, mainly at Shaw’s Bridge but we have visited the Quoile, the Lower Bann including Lough Beg, and the Six Mile Water at Antrim.

All paddles are weather dependent and will be confirmed by text earlier in the week . Rafted Canadians will be available at all paddles at Shaw’s Bridge for any less experienced paddlers if required . Dress :- clothes you don’t mind getting wet ( i.e. walking gear ) and a change of clothes in case you do. Bring a snack / lunch. Any question get in touch.

A few pictures of the Come and try it days are posted on the Summer18 Reports page.

Shaw’s Bridge and Lower Bann

Back to Shaw’s Bridge on Thursday 30th. The highlight was the Kingfisher not only did we see it flashing down the river , a rare enough sight but we saw it for several minutes perched on a branch as we drifted by.

Friday 31st. Saw us on the Lower Bann starting at Toome , we decided to take advantage of a strong following breeze when we were on Lough Beg and rafted up and “sailed” most of the way, a new experience

John C