Video – Downwind Taran 16 Teaser
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Video – Rockpool GT2 Test
A little more testing of the new GT2 prototype. Here’s a brief look at how it went. On this paddle it was time to try the rudder fit on a downwind paddle, along with the new plate footrest system. Menai Straits from the Sea Zoo – wind 33 mph SW @ Valley. Wind with tide …
Video – The Arnside Tidal Bore – Close up!
Riding the Arnside Bore
Isle of Wight Circumnavigation 2020 – Team Record Attempt
by Giles Hudson Matt Parton and Giles Hudson set a new record for the Team Circumnav of the Isle of Wight on 21 Sep 20 as they paddled around the island in 8 hrs and 22 mins. ( Isle of Wight Records ) Here Giles tells of the trip. Ten years ago in January saw …
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Video – Double Trouble – The Swellies
More Swellies-Surf action, this time I’m joined by The Boss.
Fit for purpose – Isle of Wight Circumnav
by James Doherty I like the first push of the paddle, the tug as the land lets go. A lot of good things have started this way. This 3 hours distance challenge is a last training kick for a circumnavigation of the IOW during big springs in two weeks time. Snuggled up to Hurst spit …
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Video – Downwind Taran 16 – Menai Strait
Paddling the Rockpool Taran 16 on a downwind run in the Menai Straits – from the Sea Zoo to Brittania Bridge. YouTube: Facebook:
Irish Sea Crossing – Anglesey -1994 – Martin Bell
By Martin Bell It was a quiet day down at the climbing wall, so we were discussing sea kayaking…as you do. “I fancy paddling over to Ireland from Wales sometime”. “Ok, let’s go, how does April sound?” Brief pause as Adam takes a step backwards. “Yeah ok, we should be quiet after Easter.” “It should …
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Anglesey Circumnav 2020 – Going Against the Grain
Different Boat, Different Direction. I like the whole Performance Sea Kayaking lark. You may have noticed. It encompasses such a wide range of paddling – Circumnavs, Crossings, Multi-Day Expeds, Challenge Paddles and so on. It doesn’t really matter what you do or how you do it – just stay safe and push your own limits. …
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Island-hopping the Channel Isles – the Channel Isles Grand Tour!
by Mark Rainsley Why? Numerous beautiful and varied islands and reefs, challenging tidal conditions and open crossings, using the southernmost toilet in the British Isles, the potential chance to annoy the French or cause an international incident. Start/ finish: St Malo (Brittany) or Granville (Normandy) to Goury (Normandy). Mileage: Minimum distance about 180km (we paddled …
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