For me kayaking is about two things, the rush of a successful navigation of a hard white water rapid and the sense of adventure. On trips to New Zealand, Turkey and Tibet I get both of these at the same time, but boating in North Wales or Scotland I can easily find somewhere to get the rush, and it can depend on the weather – has it rained enough? The sense of adventure in the UK can come from a single, pint inspired, idea of taking some overnight equipment, some food and heading out for a couple of days into the unexpected.
Chris Eastabrook, Coaching River Leading Paddling, has just put online a number of new courses to help you get that rush (Steep Creeking skills course), have an adventure (UK Touring) or get both at the same time (Turkey or Alpine Guiding).
For more information on these trips have a look through the website.
Cheers!
I’m back from the other side of the world. I am going to write a full report on here but waiting for the video to make it that bit more exciting! The photos are online here and a small report is on the Team Pyranha website.
Right now the town of Bovec is recovering, having been the venue for Warwick University Canoe Club summer tour.
We arrived on the 2nd of July to a massive rain storm that didn’t stop for about 3 days. This did mean that the water levels were up and at a most enjoyable level, but it wasn’t the sunny skies the guidebook had predicated. The apartment was located a short walking distance from the centre of Bovec.
Madi at the Slalom Course
The water is fantastic, lovely continuous rivers that are never over the grade given on the guide sheet that comes with the river permits.
Rich
My personal favourite section was running the Koritnica, a short trib of the Soca. I ran it a total of 3 times, all in completely different levels and each time a complete blast.
The Section from Zmobuca to Cezoca
In the 10 days we were there, we paddled most of the Soca and it was amazing – I would highly recommend the river as a destination for a first Alps trip!
Nicky at the first major rapid on the section from Valka to Krsovec
I’m currently in London, waiting for a plane to Uganda and the count down for Tibet has started!
