Kayaking & Canoeing thread
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Nov 2013
3:35pm, 24 Nov 2013
618 posts
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Jubear
JJF - I understand Gilly Mara took a group on the Dart last weekend. Was that your group? (Caveat; I have not been stalking! Her blog came up on the WWR fb page and...well... whattagirl!) |
Nov 2013
8:04am, 25 Nov 2013
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JJ Flash
That was us, Jubear. Gilly is a good friend and an awesome paddler. She is very good at persuading you out of your comfort zone. I have learnt more about paddling white water from her in two days than I learned in thirty years paddling with others.
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Dec 2013
1:04pm, 24 Dec 2013
622 posts
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Jubear
bbc.co.uk This will surely be essential viewing, men being real men and small furry creatures from Alpha centauri being.... etc |
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Dec 2013
2:02pm, 24 Dec 2013
5,122 posts
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JJ Flash
Thanks Jubear, I've just set my recorder 
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Dec 2013
4:56pm, 24 Dec 2013
6,671 posts
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AngusClydesdale
Cool. I've seen it before. It rocks!
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Feb 2014
9:28pm, 10 Feb 2014
534 posts
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Recoil
Difficult times for Leamington Spa Canoe Club, thoughts are with Gareths family, friends and club mates....
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Feb 2014
8:10am, 11 Feb 2014
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JJ Flash
Thank you, Recoil.
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Feb 2014
9:31pm, 22 Feb 2014
632 posts
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Jubear
Capsized within a minute of putting in on the fast-moving Teign today. Couldn't get my spraydeck on and the flow took me, i failed to edge, the cockpit swamped in a heartbeat and flipped me like a little beauty... I swam for around 500m before we found somewhere without steep banks to beach the wreckage. Bit of a clusterfuck tbh and a big lesson learned - if its flowing fast, then spraydeck ON before launch, that was really stupid & obvious - and pay attention to the water and also, be brave enough to get to the start and say "nah, not today" if that's the case. i was lucky that the guy already on the water today was a cocky 16 year old who delighted in his rescue opportunity and herded me and my kit to the first available bit of shore. I was healthily nervous for the rest of the paddle! there is one positive: now i know i can open my eyes underwater, contact lenses or no. |
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Apr 2014
8:01am, 14 Apr 2014
646 posts
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Jubear
I had a lovely paddle yesterday out on the sea around Newton Ferrers in a borrowed, very pretty, composite sea kayak yesterday. It was un-nerving to take in around the rocks cos they are so fragile, so I spent a lot of time staying out to sea and riding out the swell, which was a different kind of un-nerving cos they feel a lot more tippy than my plastic piggy. MrJB borrowed a plastic sea kayak which is more forgiving of both rocks and broaching waves, and he quite enjoyed himself. My SuperHumanfriend Shani had a plastic tub sea kayak and couldn’t see what the fuss was about – but she brought enough sandwiches for everyone so we’ll forgive her being good at what she does A superb way to spend an early spring sunny Sunday |
Apr 2014
9:41am, 16 Apr 2014
5 posts
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PeterFay
Just seen this group and thought I'd chip in a a sea kayaker based in Orkney (although most of you appear to be river yakkers here?)
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