Reports on what the Pyranha World Team has been up to
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 …
29
Dec
I paddled Mill Creek for the 1st time around the age of 8. Mill Creek is about 2 miles over the hill from my parents house in Clarion PA. It’s pretty much a class 2 with a few class 3 rapids. The real nice thing about this run is you can get off the river …
28
Dec
As a committed long-term addict to the Burn / Everest series of boats I had mixed feelings when I heard that Pyranha were developing a new large boat. These feelings were compounded when I paddled the first prototype in North Wales, the boat just didn’t feel right, more like a creek boat from a decade …
27
Dec
There is a new media revolution, my friends. Many previously paid-for productions are now being given to the masses. For example: This DVD extra from Means of Production 2. http://www.youtube.com/embed/yeOCkLnM0_0 (for some reason, I cannot embed videos here yet…) Keep your eyes peeled for the free online release of Means of Production 1! What does …
22
Dec
With one term already finished, the phrase ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ certainly springs to mind. What a first term it’s been, a brand new crop of Freshers joined us in October and have proved to be fast learners and even better partiers. Here’s a quick run-down for what we’ve been up to for …