MADCC Blog1

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From the Congleton Chronicle - Sept

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From message board
Embroidered Logo Sample

H&H 13th November 2011

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The "End of Summer" Picnic.

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Launching the boats for the picnic.

A compilation of Chris C's sequence of photos.

River Wye

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Hare & Hounds December 2010

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Llyn weekend final day: Sun surf and a chance to show anything you can do....

Hare & Hounds June 2010

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Glasgow to Edinburgh Race

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matlock

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Matlock 25th April 2010

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Hare & Hounds Results

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Weaver Descent. 14 March 2010. The Results

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Esk Part 2

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March Weekend on the Esk .

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The Eden, Sat 30 Jan

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A lovely winter's day: a clear blue sky, a bright sun, but the air temperature around freezing and icicles about.
A good trip. A good group of 18 boats.
But not a good day for those unlucky enough to swim. Neil and Rachael were very unlucky on the bouldary rapid about half way down, and got particularly cold.
Finchy and Andrew made determined efforts to recover the K2 but the conditions were just too much.
There is always the next trip to look forward too!

Hare & Hounds January 2010 Results

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New Year Sea Trip - Hilbre Island

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John, Mark and Vicky heading for Hilbre.

Lots more paddlers with the same idea...

Same 3 again !

Dont ask !

Good day for birdwatching !

Impressive geology..

Which way now?

Now how do I get through here ?

Ned, smiling?

Homeward bound...

Merry Christmas

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I couldn't paddle this weekend, but had some fun in the snow.

Happy Christmas to everyone in the club from Gordon & Pam

Trentham Race Report. Sat 14 Nov.

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Backbarrow at its best

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Those of you who now this rapid just below the Windemere lake and next to the White Water hotel, (1st photo)

Have a look at the next few photo's from the rains this past week, HUGE.

Gordon

Mersey Descent Report. 11 Oct 2009

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Goyt paddle

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Here are a few pics of our paddle on the Goyt today, it was really pleasant with good water, sunshine and warmth in November.

Well done to John only 12 and he paddled like a pro, the pic of the paddle in the air at Marple Bridge weir is John.

Irwell paddle

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Last Sunday a few of us had a pleasant paddle on the Irwell, it was a good level but a lot lower the the week before when Mark and I did it. It was good to see the difference so soon afterwards.

On this paddle Finchy showed us a unique way of shooting the weir in an open boat. He says he learnt it at his 5 star training.

Damaged storm water pipe just after put in

Mark and I had to duck under this pipe two weeks ago

The master

This was where the big hole was two weeks ago right accross the river

No Bill that is not how you do it says the pro Finchy

This is how it is done, you turn your back on the obstacle, look up stream, sit at the front, put your paddle down and eat your sandwich and hope for the best, oh and no I didn't make it but next time I will, trust me.

The Mersey Descent on 11 October

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The Start - Getting organised.

The Bollington Picnic on 20 Sept

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River Tame Descent. 12 Sept

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Paul's challenge

Is this the right way?

Oops!

There are ways around this!

Just practising!

Scary Halloween Paddle

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Mark and I (Gordon) did something quite scary today, we have been praying for rain for weeks and then we got some, But way to much.

We went to the Irwell to have a leisurely paddle, or so we thought, we got on at Nuttall park and knew the river was full as it was going like a freight train past us and so were the trees with it. So we got on and felt confident, but only for the first few 500 yards until the start of the gorge. OH MY GOD, the speed, the height of the waves and nowhere to eddy out, and just the two of us, and STUPID Mark in his tiny boat, What an adenalin Rush, it felt like the Zabezi.

Note the water coming from the side just to add to the already pumping river

The start of the gorge, with no eddies and 6-8 foot waves further down

We didn't know what to expect around the next corner.

Just above this was a massive hole that spanned the river, I went straight into it I had no choice but to go for it, if it had held me I would have retired there.

Dropping into this chocolate brown hole was more frightening than going off the waterfall on Etive.

Although the bridges were wide between the supports it was intimidating to go through, because of the shear speed of the rivers flow.

At this point we took an adult decision and got off the river, we had servived so far and we knew we were not going to get under the pub.

The island that is normally above this pub was totally gone.

So we decided to bail and not paddle into the second gorge, as we want to paddle more rivers this winter.

When we saw the big weir at the Burrs Country park we were thankful for our decision.

Isalnd at Country Park above road bridge

Broken weir at Contry park half way down, perfect surf wave

First little surf wave after the big weir.

The big one

Show respect

And more respect

I believe I can fly

Under road bridge above the take out

Take out

Should have stayed in bed

Chester. Oct 2009. Lightning & Junior K1 results

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The brave's of Scotland

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The "Brave hearts" of Congleton and Marple went to Scotland and we conquered, Damn we DID.

We went to the "Wet West Paddle fest" and paddled 4 rivers in 4 days, the Etive x 2, Garry and Awe, and had an Awesome time.

Dust off the cobwebs and join us next year. Enjoy some of the pics, (I took 255).

Gordon & Mark, ( No longer Etive virgins)

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Some pics of our paddle on the Goyt today, Well done James.
Enjoy, Gordon

Hare & Hounds August 2009

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Hare & Hounds Results May 2009

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Hare & Hounds Results April 2009

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MADCC Lightning Event, March 2009

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The weather was very kind to us. Thanks to Neil for all his efforts in organising a successful event.

Hare & Hounds results March 2009

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Weaver Descent 2009 results

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K2

1) Adrian Fisher
Fre
2.41.01
Andrew Millest
MAD

2) John Kavanagh
MAD
2.44.52
Ned Price
MAD

3) Jason Bennet
Che
2.57.30
Peter Bennet
Che

4) Chris Davison
MAD
3.08.58
Rachel Smith
MAD

5) Margaret
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3.33.11
Mary
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6) Sylvia Douglas
MAD
3.54.02
Kerrian Rogers
MAD

7) Jenny Illidge/Jenny Swallow
RET.

K1

1) Jamie Mayers
Run
2.22.49

2) Rod Steele
MAD
2.35.50

3) Maggie Dilai
Run
2.41.48

4) Simon Nixon
Run
2.42.22

5) Colin Marafko
Run
2.47.25

6) Steve Paddock
Che
2.50.50

7) Neil Evans
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2.53.18

8) Bob Scoley
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3.09.30

February H&H Results

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Irwell Burrs paddle

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Pics from our paddle on Sunday on the Irwell, we got the level just right and the water was amazingly clean.
Enjoy, Gordon

Goyt pics

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Hi, Some pics of the Goyt on Sunday, should have taken more but I forget I have the camera. A good one of "mellow yellow" doing a banana slip of Marple Bridge ledge. ha ha ha.
Enjoy

Results for Janary's Hare & Hounds

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Happy freezing New Year

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Happy new year to all, whats happy about it, it's bloody freezing, this was the temp my car recorded, whilst driving past Matlock on Tuesday -11 deg C, and the other pics are the canal at Marple on Wednesday, obviously still frozen today, the ducks even look miserable.
Bring on summer

New blood for the New Year!

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Some new blood for the Hare & Hounds as requested.

It might take a few weeks for young Peter to sort out the paddle grip, but at least we've got until the ice melts!
Hope to see you all at the next H&H.
Rod & Sue.

Extreme cold kayaking

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Hey all you fair weather paddlers, how many of you can say you have had your first paddle of 2009 on the 1st of Jan.
Robson and I did some "Extreme cold kayaking" today on the Goyt to work off the alcohol.
It was a "chilling" experience, as everything was frozen, our bouancy aids were solid and even the water droplets on your helmet. (see pic of Robson)
Around every corner was another breathtaking ice scene, it was truely spectacular.
Enjoy
Gordon

Wnion River trip

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Robson, Stu and I (Gordon), did a bandit run of the River Wnion in North Wales yesterday, and all I could say the whole time was "Oh my God, oh my God". The only way to describe the Wnion is, exhilarating, picturesque, scary, fast, adrenalin filled, crystal clear water, with non stop action, which demands no laps in concentration, especially through the Gorge, (A real Gorge) where once you start you don't, (Can't) stop.

I don't want to paddle any other rivers now, I have been spoilt, We loved it so mych we ran it twice.

Icy Hare & Hounds!

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Kayaking Welsh style

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Any one up for a paddle here this weekend, this was in the Metro tonight.

A kayaker is propelled down his sport's version of a ski luge.
He was part a group to brave the 350m (1,148ft) spill-way of Llyn Brianne Dam near Llandovery, Wales. He would have reached speeds of up to 65kph (40mph) on his descent.

Chester Lightning Race Results - 9 November

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Well done again to the Greensmiths!

Mersey Descent. 12 Oct 2008

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The helpers, the trophy, the start, paddlers and winners

Tyne Tour

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Some pics of the Tyne Tour. Spot the salmon jumping in the las pic, enjoy.
Gordon

Trentham Lightning & Junior Racing - 19 Oct 2008 - Results

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Well done to the Greensmith family!

Hare & Hounds results November 2008

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Hare and Hounds results October 2008

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Goyt

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Some pics of the Goyt today, Pat you look like a Pro. Gordon

Bollington Family Paddle & Picnic Day. Saturday 13 September

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Langollen Paddle

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Some pics of todays paddle, good fun was had by all, especially Carla & Roland, well done you two, a good example to get othet kids on the river.
Thanks Mark. Gordon

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On the way back from my holiday in Wales, Pam and I stayed over in Llangollen on Friday and to my suprise there was a bit of water on the Dee, No I didn't plan it. It was awsome, and I wasn't scared, as there were 20 firemen training in water rescue for the fireman olympics, but I didn't give them the pleasure of rescuing me.

Hare and Hounds Results September 2008

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Surf and mud trip to the lleyn peninsula

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Tryweryn July

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Results for August's Hare & Hounds

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Goyt trip

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Much fun was had on our goyt trip, just enough rain yesterday, Enjoy, Gordon

Hare & Hounds July 2008

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Bala pics

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Pics of the paddle today, sorry only got two pics of anyone with the name starting with B, beckie and Bill, at Bala mills falls, enjoy

Even more Cheshire Ring 2008

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Kingston K2: Andy & Lee

The Wheelock Pioneers

At the Start. Graham Booth, one of the Race's originators

Mary & Margaret

Changeover time. Jacquo and ??

Ned & John - well coordinated

Selby Round Table - T2K 4 paddlers. Changeover

Selby Round Table

Jacquo at Big Lock. K1 all the way

Manx Paddlesports K2 10 paddler relay

MADCC K2 10 paddler relay

Selby Round Table TK2 4 paddler relay

Jacquo 1st K1 all the way.

Neil 2nd K1 all the way.

Kingston K2 all the way. Record breakers!

More Cheshire Ring 2008

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Cheshire Ring 2008

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Hare and Hounds June 2008

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Goyt weir

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Those of you who have paddled the Goyt, and know the weir below the Canoe club, where you could slide down the wall. It got a bit damaged with the high water this winter, these are pics of it now in low water. I inspected it and there is no steel sticking out anywhere, and apparently there is a good surf wave just below it now, in higher water. I think it will go completely this winter. Probably best to inspect it before shooting at any level now.

MF,JK,MA-TRIP TO SKY MAY 2008

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More sea photos from 19/4/08

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Tryweryn May 2008

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Hare and Hounds May 2008 Results

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SEA TRIP 19/4/2008

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Hare and Hounds 13th April 2008

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Getting air in a K1

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Hi Guys

I know you think us South Africans are a bit weird for shooting weirs K1 & K2 marathon boats, have a look at these pics of my friend Ant Stott, having some fun this weekend on a river in SA, Enjoy.

March 2008 Hare & Hounds results

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BCU Northwest Lightning Event 9th March 2008

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A selection of photos from the Northwest Lightning event hosted at Runcorn CC on 9th March 2008. Thanks to Stephen Marnell for the photos. Thanks also to all the adult helpers who got involved on and off the water. Hope the competitors all enjoyed paddling as much as we did organising and watching.
Dave Moore Freestyle CC & Andrew Millest Macclesfield CC.

Hare and Hounds February 2008

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Cheshire Ring Race 2007 & ITV's Locks and Quays

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There was a piece about the 2007 Race on 14 Feb 2008 on Granada's Locks and Quays Episode 7.
Use http://www.itvlocal.com/granada/documentaries/?player=GRA_Documentaries_26&void=152659 to get to the Cheshire Ring coverage; fast forward to the end of part one, then it will automatically start part two which has the bit about the race.

The Burrs. 26 Jan 2008

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Alan on the big weir

Bill on the way down

But who is this?

Photos by Andy G

Burrs 13/1/08

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Goyt 30/12/07

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Hare & Hounds December 2007

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