16
Jan
Our first week in Colombia has been pretty adventurous (except for the flight which was tedious to say the least…Iberia are not great for in flight entertainment). After a couple of days in the capital of Bogota, Dave, Lowri Niamh and I headed out to San Gil to get on with the kayaking. First we …
12
Jan
Pyranha are delighted to have been asked to host the keynote presentation at the River Source White Water Symposium this month. Graham Mackereth, owner and head designer at Pyranha has been pioneering British kayak design since the mid-70s, has an unrivalled collection of historical canoes and kayaks and an infectious interest in boat design and …
09
Jan
For UK boaters the Afon Conway is a classic river. It is the place many spend unsure first steps. The guidebook splits it in 3 obvious section, upper – middle – lower, the latter featuring the Fairy Glen. Above the upper section, falling from the moorland we find the section that is hidden from view. …
02
Jan
The kayaking world isn’t like the mountaineering world. Traditionally being gentlemen of high regard, mountaineers have always kept accurate records of their achievements. Kayakers, traditionally being scumbags, have not. This has led to much pub (and internet) based based banter over who ran what first. It’s getting more and more difficult to find that elusive …
02
Jan
We are all packed and ready to go. The Pope Mobile is loaded up and sitting low on it’s suspension. Sounds about time for an expedition Fran and Dave style! Our flight is at some ungodly hour tomorrow morning, Dave, Lowri and myself are picking up Niamh on the way so all thats left to …