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Results for November Hare & Hounds

2007-11-18T17:09:00.001Z

MADCC AGM November 2007

2007-11-18T16:28:00.000Z

Some pictures from the AGM. Members of the committee at the top table; Sylvia getting paddler of the year award; Chris Cleaver getting most unusual race boat award; the amazing psychic Gallagher; John getting the Broken Rudder award; and Bill with the beautifully iced Swimmer of the Year award.

Avon Desent

2007-11-12T13:58:00.000Z

Hi All
Some photo's that Kimi took at yeaterdays Avon Desent, she says sorry she didn't get more of the macc paddlers, but enjoy anyway.
Gordon

October Hare & Hounds Results

2007-10-14T18:22:00.000+01:00

September Hare & Hounds Results

2007-09-09T21:23:00.000+01:00

Llyen last one honest

2007-09-05T21:03:00.000+01:00

Llyen again

2007-09-05T20:59:00.001+01:00

More Llyen 2007

2007-09-05T20:53:00.003+01:00

Llyen 2007

2007-09-05T20:44:00.001+01:00

Hare & Hounds August Results

2007-08-22T21:08:00.001+01:00

Hare and Hounds results 13th May 2007

2007-05-13T16:09:00.000+01:00

8 Mile finishers at Mid-Weaver Hasler - 29/04/2007

2007-05-04T17:32:00.000+01:00

Mid Weaver Hasler Race 2007

(by Mike Corrin)

Photos of MADCC team in action at Chester

2007-04-22T19:24:00.000+01:00

Weaver Descent - 25th March, 2007

2007-03-26T20:40:00.000+01:00

Some photos from the 2007 Weaver Descent...

...and Jo trying to get Dave Moore interested in entemology?

More photos from the Weaver Descent...

2007-03-26T20:27:00.000+01:00

John and Jo at start..

More finishers

Weaver Descent 2007 - Results

2007-03-25T20:10:00.000+01:00


17.5 miles 4 portages.
K1
1) R Steele	MAN	2.35.29
2) G.Illidge	RUN	2.43.02
3) C.Davison	MAD	2.50.21
4) J.Mayland	MAD	3.16.23
5) J .Smith	MAD	3.16.41

K2

1) N.Price	MAN	2.32.41
J.Kavanagh	MAD
2) S.Millest	MAD	2.33.59
A.Millest	MAD
3) M.Dilai	PEN	2.34.58
J.Illadge	RUN
4) A.Fisher	FRE	2.49.31
N.Evans	MAD
5)M. Finch	MAD	3.54.30
P.McDonald	MAD

K4 Power - South African style

2007-02-04T17:40:00.000Z

I see the blog has been rather quiet over the winter, so I thought I would share this with you, some of my mates from SA have been making the headlines. Enjoy Gordon.

"A K4 team consisting of (front to back) Ant Stott, Shaun Biggs, Mike Arthur and Matt Bouman make South African canoeing history by lifting a water-skier, St Charles grade sixer Bradley Hyslop (11), out of the water. Bradley weighs over 40 kg and said he needed a speed of at least 25 km/h to clear the water".

January H&H

2007-01-19T16:57:00.000Z

A good turn out for the first race of the year. Cold but no ice and not too windy. Having done well last year the handicapper nobbled my start time so I finished well down and didn't see much of those that did well. Jo won on what I think was her first outing for a long time with John Smith only 2 seconds behind. There were some other close finishes and I see that, on elapsed time, there was only 1 second difference between Jo and Andy - so there could be a bit of rivalry building up in the Mayland houshold. A few people had to portage but otherwise I don't think there were any major incidents.
Next race is Feb 11th
JK

Don't mess with The Man!

2006-12-29T19:53:00.000Z

Can you tell what it is yet?
Christmas Day paddling !!

MADCC

2006-12-10T17:41:00.000Z

Great articles on the EXE in the news letter from Ned and Neil. People who havent done the race don't realise how harsh the weirs can be on boats and yourself personally, I broke my finger on the second last weir and had to finish the race in great pain, so I am out of action for a while. But it was a great weekend, we were blessed with water. Attached are some pics of a few of the weirs. Be there next year, if you dare, and remember don't paddle the race in a boat that has a hint of being fragile, it will break on one of the 9 weirs. Gordon

MADCC

2006-12-10T17:27:00.000Z

MADCC

Hare and Hounds, December results and end of year summary

2006-12-06T10:55:00.000Z

A good turn out this month despite the cold. No fast times but as we had to battle into a strong head wind all the way home this is not surprising. Neil had some rudder problems and lots of us had to portage past a barge which was trying to turn in a winding hole that was only 3ft longer than his boat!

Hare and Hounds November results

2006-11-27T13:10:00.000Z

Lots of leaves on the canal, but they didn't slow Mark Finch down as he came in 1st, setting a new pb.
Sarah had a fight with a barge, narrowlt getting through the bridge in time while Adrian was left to receive an earful of abuse from an irate bargee.

(Beginings of) Open Boat Sailing

2006-11-07T21:30:00.000Z

Paul, Andrew, Sarah and Pat racing down Brereton as part of 2* open boat training ans assessment weekend

Lights! Camera! Action! (MADCC Online Video Room!!)

2006-10-29T18:03:00.000Z

The MADCC Online Video Roomhas arrived!! (follow the link to YouTube)

...and here is the first video..

Hare and Hounds October Results

2006-10-19T22:27:00.000+01:00

A low turn out this month gave those of us there a chance to score valuable low points. There were lots of barges about and it's sometimes a fine judgement whether to portage or not. Adrian and I arrived together at a bridge as boat was coming through. Adrian waited and I portaged but he got the advantage. The most notable performance was by Andrew Millest. Despite moaning vociferously about being promoted he turned in another pb (and gets his handicap increased).

With two races to go the fight for the title is hotting up. One good result from some of those outside the top three could easily change everything. Robin still has two chances of scoring the perfect total of three. The next race is scheduled for Nov 5th - so watch out for fireworks!

Hare and Hound September results

2006-10-19T22:18:00.000+01:00

No wonder Robin wanted to see September's results. He must have been spurred into action by Dylan's time in August- His response was the first sub-30minutes recorded for our course. Lots of other pb's were also set. JK.

August Hare and Hounds

2006-10-19T22:00:00.000+01:00

August Hare and Hounds results. Posted by JK, I hope these are easier to read than the previous posting which would not enlarge.

National Photos

2006-10-15T17:47:00.000+01:00

Commercial photographs from Nationals

http://www.reading-canoe.org.uk/gallery/rcc06/nationals06/index.htm

(I assume the photographer obtained release forms from all paddlers ;)

Bollington Cut 8th October 2006

2006-10-08T22:07:00.000+01:00

Madcc Mersey Trip Photos

2006-09-24T19:38:00.000+01:00

Madcc Mersey Trip

Sep 24, 2006 - 20 Photos

Liffey

2006-09-12T19:37:00.000+01:00

Some Liffey feedback from the Woodhead's. Dylan and I did the Liffey this weekend, and after a hard race with no swims and no mistakes we finished a respectable 9th overall, it was a great weekend. There was good representation from many clubs, leeds canoe club had about 15 members, participating. Maybe one year MADCC could go as a team and have a memorable weekend.
Enjoy. Gordon

Lakes weekend March 2006

2006-09-09T18:54:00.000+01:00

BratheyLodge

The shores of LakeWindermere

Pat and Paul Sea Kayaking Crete

2006-09-09T17:00:00.000+01:00

Our sea Kayaking trip in the warm waters of Western Crete along the Rodopos Peninsulalunch break

Adlington Race pics

2006-09-03T18:43:00.000+01:00

I've put some photos of the finish of the 8 mile race on my Picasa webspace (something i'm experimenting with at the moment). Click on John to take you there.

Adlington Race 2006

Sep 3, 2006 - 7 Photos

Winter training in Canada

2006-09-02T18:01:00.000+01:00

A canoeing friend of mine from Canada sent me these pics of their winter training sessions at their club in Toronto, Quite organised hey, What about aproching Bollington pool to do the same. I was also sent a film clip, which Mike is trying to upload for me, quite interesting to see, Carrie training in the pool and she has an awsome style. Enjoy, Gordon

[Mike Corrin] Here is the clip (in Quicktime). (Q: shouldn't her head be looking forward and not rotating?)

MADCC

2006-09-02T17:05:00.000+01:00

MADCC

August Hare and Hound

2006-08-26T22:01:00.000+01:00

Lots of amaizing paddels and PDs set. Robin now has somebody to start with if Dylan is not at university. well done dylan and before I forget congratulations on the Nationals.

It is late august and I have just got round to adding the results so appoligies to all of you who deserved to have your names in lights. Lots of PBs and I wasn't there, still its not long to Septembers race on the 10th.

The next hazler race is the 2nd and then the finals in bedford on the 17th; I am looking forward to seeing you all there.

The overall prizes are up for grabs, a lot closer than last year and I fought that was close so if you havent taken part yet come and give it a try.

Any new vewers click to expand

Remaining Hare and Houn Races are;

Sept 10
Oct 15
Nov 5
Dec 3. Including presentation of prizes

Prize giving will be at a pub like last year and the prizes will be quality (I think so anyway).

Adrian

Nationals 2006 part 2

2006-08-19T16:48:00.000+01:00

Dylan + partner men's senior K2

National Marathon Championships 2006, Reading

2006-08-17T19:51:00.000+01:00

Dylan winning Under 23 Mens K1 (Shame about the vest)
Gordon finishing O44 Mens K1 Simon & Maggie at portage
Maggie and Simon at Start

Cheshire Ring 2006

2006-07-16T18:57:00.000+01:00

Cheshire Ring 2006 - 4

2006-07-07T15:41:00.000+01:00

Ned Price

Adrian Fisher prepares to snatch a brief rest

Ned starts a portage

The triumphant finish (about 2am)

Changeover at Broken Cross

Cheshire Ring 2006 - 3

2006-07-05T14:44:00.000+01:00

John Kavanagh (K1 3 person relay)

K1 3 person relay team with the all important support crew

Sarah Millest helped to make up the Ealing CC K2 relay team

The first Ealing pair set off

The K2 4 paddler realy from the Isle of Man

Cheshire Ring 2006 - 2

2006-07-05T14:34:00.000+01:00

TA squadron 235, first two of their 8 paddlers

Chris Hills (Banbury CC), 21 hours 17 minutes before winning the K1 all the way

Fisrt pair of the Kingston Kayak club K1 4 person relay

Maggie Dilai (Pennine CC), the first lady to paddle the Cheshire Ring Solo !!!!

Neil Evans (K1 2 person relay)

Cheshire Ring 2006-1

2006-07-05T14:07:00.000+01:00

John Smith in K1 4 paddler relay getting ready.

Territorial Army (squadron 235) from Liverpool

TA squadron 235 again with squadron 238 in background

John Smith under starter's orders

TA squadron 238 test their wheels

July Hare and Hound

2006-07-02T16:27:00.000+01:00

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Another great race with a few good races within. Andrew having started with sarah but in a very good time, maybe he should always start with sarah. Mike, Andrew and Tony had a good race agasinst each other as did Sarah and Maggie.

Well done to maggie beating her PB after finishing the ring last weekend.

Ned put in a good time having saved some energy by riding johns wake.

Lots of PBs set today-well done to all.

Remeber its Macclesfield race next sunday.

2006-06-10T11:26:00.000+01:00

June hare and hound just a week after may!. Excellent weather brought loads of canal boats out and made the gueese out to play.
The goose at bridge 24 was particularly active protecting it's young and had been agrevated by several kayakers when Sarah got to it. Sarah went for a swim but the goose continued to attack with the agression af a parent about to loose a baby. Simon being a man familiar wth livr stock carried straight on leaving sarah to defend herself somthing she was doing with a graight deal of success. Once sarah was back in her boat we a padeled with her until John passed us at which point she lift me standing. Considering the time spent in the water her 6th was exceptional.
Simon also had a good padel its about time I stiched him up too but he is a junior so some morals must apply.

John S needs a mention, getting to grips with the new boat.

The goose at bridge 24 needs a name-please make any sugestion and an identy picture would be usefull if somebody could post one. There will be a prise for best name and picture!

hare and hound results

2006-05-28T21:23:00.000+01:00

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May Hare and Hound

2006-05-28T16:46:00.000+01:00

A very low turn out this month but not supprising for a bank holiday with next month race next weekend.

Sarah had an excellent race riding on my wake then out paddelling me in the last 50m setting a new PB in her very nice borrowed boat. John Smith back from his DW exploits held Andrew of to finish first.

Being a bank Holiday there was a lot more cannal trafic causing most paddelers to waite at bridges. Sorry to mike both myself and Sarah cut him up at one bridge on the way back.

Owe and I had a good time too.

Results to follow

Macclesfield Mayor takes up the challenge

2006-05-16T19:19:00.000+01:00

Macclesfield Mayor accepted the club's offer to have a go at canoeing. As part of the Mayors' Youth Zone Initiative, Cllr Norman Edwards came along to Bollington, to meet club members, and see how we encourage juniors into our sport.
He then joined Chris Cleaver in an open boat and later said he really enjoyed himself but hadn't expected it to be such hard work. How far did you make him paddle, Chris?

Moving Water at Burrs

2006-04-14T17:30:00.000+01:00

Photos of MADCC beginners trip to the Burrs ...

April Hare and Hound

2006-04-13T10:20:00.000+01:00

Results (Click to enlarge)

Report by Adrian

Another cold wet race but good compertition all the same. This weekend being the start of the hols there were more barges about so more portage practice at bridges. This had quite an efect on the otheral result with the faster boats all portaging towards the end when they were traveling as a pack.
PB set by john Smith well done and good look on the DW this weekend!

Many thanks to rosmary who was the time keeper this week.

Good look to all mac paddelers in the DW John& Ned, John Smith and Sarah Green. When you have finished let me know why. Especialy John on your 5th start this year (remember when you brake 24 hours the next goal is 23 etc).

March Hare and Hound

2006-03-19T19:52:00.000Z

March Hare and Hound

Another good tern out and some very close racing. 7 of the fifteen boats finished in a one minute slot.
Our outstanding paddle came from John K with a 37:20. Very well done. PB’s also set by Simon and John Smith. Well done to both of you, both of them have had month on month improvement. Simon has also disclosed his race objective for the day which was to beat me, well done again.
I have adjusted some handy caps as usual, sorry john; but at least you retain your own start.Ha

Overal in march

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March Results

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Adrian

Border Esk - An alternative to the Eden?

2006-02-27T18:10:00.000Z

Over half term, Nick and myself paddled the river Esk just over the Scottish border, from Langholm to Canonbie. The trip is very similiar to the normal Eden trip.

Interestingly, the staff at the centre we were staying at in the lake district have decided to stop paddling the Eden because of the length of the getout walk, especially when carrying open boats (and no issue with River access in Scotland; no need to book; etc).

In contrast, even though Langholm is an extra half hours drive, the get in is direct from the (free) public car park (with toilets) (see picture).

The getout is a simple 50 yard carry from the river up to the road - with teashop directly opposite! [We actually managed to drive the centre's Landrover right down to the river.]

2006-02-10T16:54:00.000Z

Pic's of MADDCC at Bala in Jan

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Pic's of the trip to Bala in Jan

FEB HARE AND HOUND RESULTS

2006-02-05T15:05:00.000Z

Above are the results from the Feb Hare and Hound.
I will post a report on the message board when I get a chance.

Becci on the Ubye

2006-02-02T16:48:00.000Z

Just wanted to add a Some White Water pics to let others know that we are not just a racing club. Mark H

Sharks Alive

2006-01-17T19:16:00.000Z

This posting is not canoeing related but for all those paddlers who surf ski in the ocean, you never know what lurks under you. These pics are of a great white in Gaans Bay Cape Town.
Gordon

Jan Hare and Hound

2006-01-16T11:01:00.000Z

(Click in table to expand)

Well done to all 17 paddlers who braved the cold and wind. Four PB’s set to dayt well done to John Smith just returning to kayaking. Simon and Sarah had a good race both starting together, setting PB’s and finishing together. Maggie set a PB and had an excellent race.

I have taken the chance to adjust a lot of handicaps the first 5 home will start later next time and the last five home are moved forward a minute-hopefully this will give a better finish next time. Thank you again to Caroline for timing.

Sorry about the quality of the table but a feel quite smog in that I have paseded the results.

Adrian

Don's result for 'Christies'

2006-01-14T17:23:00.000Z

Don, John & Pauline presenting Christie's Hospital with a cheque for £765.00, sponsor monies kindly donated to Don, folowing his participation of the Cheshire Ring Race 2005.

Boxing Day 2005 K2 Race

2005-12-27T15:52:00.000Z

Christmas Bells

2005-12-12T18:25:00.000Z

This years MADCC Christmas Fun Event was Bellboating at Rudyard. Great turnout, fantastic weather and lots of fun. Thanks to Mark Finch for organising the event (and taking these photos too)

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"Hare-Cam" pictures from December 2005 Hare and Hounds

2005-12-04T15:28:00.000Z

(Mike Corrin)
These pictures of December's Hare and Hounds race were taken using "Interval Shoot", taking 100 photos with a delay of 20 seconds between shots.

These are the six paddlers who managed to overtake me.. (click for larger version)

....Simon

...John (eyes shut!)

...Ned

...Sarah

....Neil

...Andrew

Sprint training

2005-11-23T18:41:00.000Z

This situation is enough to make anyone sprint to the beach. Apparently it was off a beach in Cape Town.
Regards
Gordon

Fun on the Ashop

2005-11-09T18:48:00.000Z

Hi All
I was driving back from a mountain biking session at the Lady Bower forests and noticed two canoeists having so mush fun on the very full and fast flowing Ashop river which flows into the Lady Bower resovior, this pic was taken just down the road from the Snake Pass pub.
Cheers Gordon

MADCC

2005-11-08T14:24:00.000Z

Boat recovery at Horseshoe weir, Brabyns Park

2005-11-06T17:25:00.000Z

After coming out just above the weir in Marple Bridge, Alans boat ended up trapped in the horseshoe weir in Brabyns Park. Here Mark waits for the boat to circulate towards the bank

Mark and Rob capture boat..

Addlington race pics

2005-11-05T18:26:00.000Z

News from Gordon

2005-11-03T22:19:00.000Z

Hi All

Just a short note to say I have had my second shoulder op last week, and the doc says it was successful, just the recovery process now, so hope to be paddling early January if all goes well, and then be back in action for the 2006 season.

Attached is a pic of a secret surf wave (maybe not) I found on the Goyt near the Roman Lakes. A few days before I took this pic, the river was much higher and the wave was about 3+ feet high all the way across the river, it looked like it could be fun to surf. There is also another similar wave
30 m down stream. Check it out when we next have a good down pour.Hopefully I will be on it before the winter ends.

Dylan is settled at Nottingham Uni and has joined the Notts canoe club and is back into training for marathons and playboating.

Speak Soon
Gordon

Nick on Tryweryn

2005-10-16T21:11:00.000+01:00

Nick Corrin - sep 2005