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:
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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Session Spotlight
by John Willacy
Each month we’ll take a look at a specific training session. This is not a training programme but some examples of training sessions that you may find useful to incorporate in your own programme.
Video – Named Storm – Downwind in the Menai Strait
A downwind run in the Menai Straits, during the storms that recently crossed the UK (Feb 2020) – paddling from the Sea Zoo to Plas Newydd.