Roz led the day and had clearly put a lot of thought and preparation into the meeting. The primary purpose of the day was to inform new members about what to expect on a typical paddling day. The aim was to ensure they knew what to wear, paddling procedures including getting the boats out, organising crews, preparation for exercise, paddling commands and the many aspects of safety that Paddlers for Life has in place to ensure paddlers are safe.

Regular paddlers helped Roz explain different roles within the team and a paddling crew with Peter, Jane and Diet describing the 'helm' role and Lynn explaining about 'stroke pair'.
It was also a chance for regular paddlers to reaquaint themselves with what we do and meet old friends and new over a fantastic selection of food in a Jacob's Join.
The day finished with a 'friendly' quiz to review what we had learned in the day deftly chaired by Roz as paddlers practised their inclusive and non competitive ethos!
It was an excellent day and should help new and regular paddlers to fit into the well-oiled crew that is Paddlers for Life, Windermere.

Thanks to Roz and all paddlers for their participation, support and sharing the wonderful food.

We also took the time to wish a very special 'Happy Birthday' to Sandra
for our first get together since her birthday.

Sandra is a founder member and was instrumental in seeking out
our striking paddling venue at Low Wood Bay.

Sue says" What a great day. There was a steady stream of people all day visiting the Pink day.
Ann was the first customer of the day, and she was so brave no screams came from the room.
A total of £1145 was raised on the day, an awesome result.
(This will increase as some people have booked in over the next two weeks.)
The local press arrived first thing and took a picture of Ann waiting for her tattoo, so hopefully we will feature in this weeks Chorley Guardian."