A new toy and some coaching

Second slide of Swallow Falls (Photo: Tom Laws – on my camera!)
Everyone knows that the most important part of whitewater kayaking is the photos that make you look gnarly to all your mates and more attractive to the opposite sex. Bearing this in mind I recently purchased a digital SLR (Pentax *Ist if you’re [...]

Wales via Birmingham

Tom isn’t tired, he’s just remembered spending £6 on a Gin Martini…
The gear box in my car appeared to implode this week, gutted.Ho Hum, these things happen and thanks to the great British railway network, boat loans from Sarah, and lifts from Chris, I was still able to manage posh drinks in Birmingham for Chris [...]

A Day in the Lakes: River Clough

I didn’t get many photos of the River Clough, so here’s one of Brian Clough instead
Today was the first time that I’ve ever paddled in the Lake District, a few of us drove up to the Clough this morning to find it at a superb level. It was most enjoyable. There were [...]

Festive Fun all over the country

Tea boy at Hurley weir on two gates
 
It’s been a pretty hectic week or so over the Christmas period with plenty of partying, paddling and catching up with friends from around the country. There was also a fair bit of driving involved.