The Mascot ‘Handy Andy’ made his first appearance on a club expedition and was to accompany us on the whole journey. His original plan was to end the expedition with a Viking funeral as he drifted out into the North Sea. However, he became a focus of everyone’s daily struggle with wind, rain and physical …
Two Weeks Paddling Old Father Thames (Tales from the Riverbank) Read More »
The Coracle World Champiohships Race Shrewsbury fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support at Pengwern Boat Club Shrewsbury. What a day. Despite the extreme heat the teams knocked it out of the park! Tit-anics – Anita, Alex, Carole and Erica won and also smashed the world record! They looked very determined on the water. A very credible …
Coracle World Championships – Shrewsbury for Macmillan Cancer – 2023 Read More »
Very many thanks to Clare Knight our Paddle to Nature co-ordinator & her colleagues for organising a bat and moth adventure last night with members of the club of all ages. Clare & her colleagues setup the moth traps at either end of the building and then we went for a walk along the tow …
Bat and Moth Experience: SPS Nature Walk – Sep 2023 Read More »
Six paddlers in 4 open boats made the journey from Shropshire Paddlesport to Ireland in Mid July. All took the opportunity to add a few days onto the planned paddle to visit family and / or sample the stunning scenery. Time to relax, enjoy the scenery, drink the Guinness and enjoy the live music. All …
Welcome (Article written by Ian Richardson) Welcome to all our new members and many thanks to all those who have renewed membership. Enjoy your paddling; this year and for many years to come. The club already provides a good range of opportunities and aspires to do more as membership grows. Perhaps unsurprisingly, membership tailed off …
