​"Only the hardy adults avoided the dreaded lurgy which is laying low the youth of the club. A dozen adults had a very enjoyable (and peaceful) trip round the north end of Coniston Water. Starting at Monk Coniston we drifted east over the mirror like surface down to Fur Island where a leisurely lunch was taken. Rested and fed our 6 kayaks and 4 open canoes made for the west shore and so north to the head of the lake. It was great to catch up with old friends and gossip about past exploits and future plans. I expect any juniors reading this will be glad they missed out on all this excitement!!" John Sherwen. Great pictures of the day by Carol and Andy.

​The conditions were good at the docks this afternoon so three groups took to the water, race training, oc training and general paddle. DCC welcomed visitors from down south today. They all enjoyed being out on the water for a paddle. Afterwards it was all into the brew cabin for tea before watching some great fireworks from the dock side. A great time was had by all. Thanks go to Scott for organising a great evening.