Video – Pantomime Seals
Here we go for a paddle to Puffin Island, Anglesey to see the seals. They seem to take an interest in the Taran’s rudder. YouTube: Facebook:
Lightweight Boat Constructions
Standard Construction for most sea kayaks is Polyester Resin with Chopped Strand Mat (CSM – or ‘fibreglass’) – a ‘glass’ kayak. Polyester/CSM combination is easy to work with from a manufacturers point of view and relatively cheap. It provides a tough, stiff and solid kayak, though to do this it requires enough material to make …
Rockpool Taran 16 versus Taran 18
by John Willacy The debate whether to choose the Rockpool Taran 16 or the Taran 18 rages at the moment. A decade ago I designed the Taran 18 and then the Taran 16, and of course I’ve been paddling Tarans ever since. This piece is not aimed to be a ‘which-Taran-should-I-buy’ guide. That decision is …
Video – Scruffy Bore – Ribble Bore
Another run of the River Ribble Bore in the UK. Not the best one this though, higher river levels and strong winds meant it was never going to be a ‘clean one’. Missing the front wave didn’t help either… All said, it was still worth getting out of bed for. YouTube: Facebook:
Video – Speedy Straits – Time Lapse Downwind
A time-lapse video of a steady downwind run of the Menai Straits, from the Sea Zoo to Menai Bridge. YouTube: Facebook:
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.