For the last few months I have been testing the Yak Conquest Cag. It has been put through it’s paces in a range of weather/sea conditions and performed exceptionally well. Description: The conquest is a hooded, sea/expedition Cag which uses a three layer, ripstop fabric throughout. The Cag has fully taped seams, a deep zipped neck with inner [...]
Continue reading...4. June 2009
As promised, here is a shortish video taken last night using the new camera mount and a Pentax Optio W60. I never expected super high quality video so am quite pleased with the results. The camera mount was superb - the 3 suckers allowed it to be placed on the curve of the deck with no [...]
Continue reading...3. June 2009
Ok, I have no illusions of being the next Justine Curvengen, Bryan Smith or Simon Willis. However, I would like to get more interesting shots from the kayak and in particular some video footage. However, my main issue is that 99% of my paddling is done solo as I have to snatch paddles, often at unsociable [...]
Continue reading...1. June 2009
Issue 15 of Ocean Paddler is now out and is another superb read. Some cracking articles on trips, lots of news and reviews. I was excited when my copy dropped through the letter-box as I’ve got my first article published in the form of the Tahe Marine Reveal review. Highlights for this edition are: Into the wilds [...]
Continue reading...26. May 2009
Ok, 4 weeks into paddling a P&H Cetus I have had an issue with the skeg system. Having twittered about the issue to get feedback from other paddlers I was asked if I had any further info/images so decided to post this info up. I have a full review of the boat in the pipeline [...]
Continue reading...11. May 2009
‘Two fat blokes, one pedalo and a lot of water’ is how Mike Boss and Mark Nalder describe their unusual charity undertaking. On the 6th July, 2009 they plan to cross the Solent from Gosport to Ryde on the Isle of Wight on a Duck themed pedalo (seriously - take a look at the picture). The [...]
Continue reading...16. April 2009
A few month’s ago I mentioned Simon Willis’s forthcoming book Scottish Sea Kayak Trail. The finishing touches are being made to the book as I type this and it is due to be published on June 8th. Simon is updating his website and plans are afoot to include a forum to compliment the book allowing paddlers [...]
Continue reading...6. April 2009
There are many books out there that cover all aspects of Sea Kayaking within one publication. Sea Kayak Handling is different. It foucses purely on developing kayak handling skills through detailed, yet concise coverage of strokes and associated techniques. Written by Doug Cooper - a BCU Level 5 Sea Coach, and Head of Paddlesports at Glenmore [...]
Continue reading...5. April 2009
Early morning paddle today. On the water in the dark and watched the sunrise as the Cruise Liner Oceana came into Southampton Water. Not sure who had right of way as it crossed in front of me - I deferred to her superior size and speed and let her past! Besides, the ship was accompanied by the [...]
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12. June 2009
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