Artificial white water courses, when done well, are some of the best places to keep skills up during the summer and dry periods. But how sustainable are they economically, and is there a better way for new courses to be built?
Cagdecks, or top decks, are sometimes labelled as being expensive and dangerous in equal degree. Do they deserve this rep, or are they simply the most comfortable way to paddle a boat?
I own a Dagger Jitsu. I like it, although like many playboats it has its fans and its detractors. Generally though it is regarded to have a good hull shape, and, frankly, I find it hard to fit into other models simply because I’m one of those awkward people who has long legs for their…
Uganda is an incredible life changing place. Here’s my account of our recent trip there.
Why it’s important to let go of the ego and vary what you do in order to improve.
… Or rather assumption is. There is something strange in the world of kayaking. There are a lot of opinions about what is right or wrong technique or tactics. But whilst the overall community is very friendly, sometimes I think there can be a hidden ego under the surface. One particular habit I have noticed…
Freestyle boats come in from a lot of jesting from those who are uncomfortable with trying one. Are the derogatory comments deserved?
Recently I had a chance to make a short visit to the Tees Barrage whitewater course in Stockton on Tees. Hopefully this will be of interest and use to anyone visiting the north of England and find themselves in a dry spell. To give an idea of distances, from Threlkeld in the Lakes it is…
Improving skills in kayaking is a subject that comes up often. I know some may be thinking as they read this article “Who does this fool with no pieces of paper to his name think that he is?” True, I am not a kayak coach, but I do teach martial arts, so I can still…
I have been wanting to try out a Pyranha Loki ever since it was released back in 2012. The Loki is not very popular in the UK, and would appear to be a very under appreciated kayak. The reasons for this are numerous. From shops who do not understand it, and want to push the bigger,…
Readers of this blog know that I am not regular writer of “I went paddling at XYZ” type entries. Instead I prefer to focus on what I hope to be more interesting topics and musings from the world of paddling. However I feel that I should give some props to the Cardiff International White Water…
I will preface this article by saying that this is not the Kayaking Gods guide to the Bovec Soča area in Slovenia. But I hope that it will give some useful information to those who have been thinking of visiting, or are visiting later this year. I feel that while Slovenia can be popular with…
