Before I begin this is not an article about the ins and outs of camera settings and which aperture and shutter you need to get that perfect shot (if anyone knows please tell me) This is an article from the point of view of a kayaker getting that all important new profile pic, or nomination …
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Life out of a suitcase
So this Xmas i will have been travelling for about 8 months spending 3 to 4 days each week in a hotel somewhere around the country. Clocking up tens of thousands of miles. So how have I found it. At first exciting, new places, hotels, eating out. It was summer so getting out running in …
Good or bad, hard to tell
So I witnessed a great tragedy. Whilst doing something I loved, I saw someone die. At the time it was awful and consumed my thoughts, putting me off the sport.Is the reward worth the risk? For a long time after it shook me, images of that day still flash into my mind, certain triggers make …
Plastic free packing
So this year Tanzania have banned all carrier bags. I totally agree with this and it is a great step towards reducing the amount of unnessary plastic in the world especially single use plastic. Packing for a 2 week trip, including going up a mountain in the rain without plastic has caused a few head …
Lazy or efficient?
It has been pointed out recently that I do not take many strokes when paddling white water. Is my paddling lazy or efficient? I have been shown recently that 1 effective and well timed stroke is just as effective as ten’s of frantic or small strokes. If you can achieve something in 1 stroke why …
Kilimanjaro the journey so far
It all started by a lucky holiday and a passing comment. November 2018. “Some of us are going to do Snowdon next Friday if you are around” Sure why not, I have the day off already. A failed paddling trip was salvaged by a trip to Wales and the start of a great adventure to …
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