My previous two pieces focused on seconds (our unsung heroes) and paddling with children. This time I explore the logical extension of these themes: family time on the water. Most paddlers would love to share their passion for paddling with their families. This well-intentioned idea can have disastrous results. I believe that the biggest mistake […]
While most of us just grabbed our boats and headed down to the water to celebrate Paddle for the Planet (P4P) Jack Seymour had a plan. Turns out it was a fantastic plan; it raised lots of money and we were amazed to see the number of paddlers out in support of his event. The […]
Keep fit during the cold winter months so that you can come out feeling strong! Let your workouts strengthen you to be paddle fit:. It’s important that we train according to our goals. How we do this, is by strengthening each key component area necessary for our sport. Endurance Training Indoor cycling, swimming in a […]
An instructional piece that I read recently advised paddlers to remove their Personal Flotation Device (PFD) when caught in a weir. This reminded me of the period when I started doing river races in the early 90s. Back then, PFDs were not compulsory at most river races, and certainly not on flatwater. When CSA got […]
A good start is essential, because it provides clear water into which you can move. Not only do you want an unobstructed path, but also don’t want your stroking action to be impeded. It is to your advantage to get away quickly. There is not much speed differential between competent paddlers, so if you get […]
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