Ok, well this weekend Four Star Leader Training weekend…with the epic Steve Mackinnon… DAY ONE: After a morning of theory, coffee and cakes, we headed out onto the Middle Findhorn to work-through some of the skills and techniques required to pass and become ‘trained-to-lead’ leaders… I’ll not going into the detail of it all, because [...]
The hype from the maker: “The SUV of kayaks. Smooth and stable, quick and maneuverable, capable of going “off-road” when you are ready, the Diesel has become an instant classic. Surfing, river-running or steep creeking, the Diesel is ready to roll. (And easy to roll, for the record!)” The spec: Length: 8′ / 240 cm [...]
I don’t know about you, but I hardly slept a wink last night…that’s because today was my first trip down the Lower Findhorn and I spent the few preceding hours working out how I could suck oxygen out of my bouyancy bags if I got pinned by a tree in some meaty stopper! As ususal, [...]
