This was the first time we had experienced a current, starting with an upriver canoe from Elvington before turning back to go downriver from near Low Catton, a total of 12 miles (we think) in about four hours including breaks. Our paddling technique seemed to work fine with no mishaps. Though we did find landing on a mudbank wasn't the easiest of things and we all braced ourselves for some sore muscles in the morning...
Monday, 13 April 2009
On the river
This was the first time we had experienced a current, starting with an upriver canoe from Elvington before turning back to go downriver from near Low Catton, a total of 12 miles (we think) in about four hours including breaks. Our paddling technique seemed to work fine with no mishaps. Though we did find landing on a mudbank wasn't the easiest of things and we all braced ourselves for some sore muscles in the morning...
Thursday, 2 April 2009
The fourth training session...

Our training session on the lake wasn't good - it was flippin marvelous! We lapped the lake in perfect convoy - ok the water was as flat as a pancake and the sun was making an unusual appearance but we were pleased with ourselves none the less. So much so we decided to go back to the Grey Horse for a wee celebration...
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
We make the Sun newspaper!


Shaun was overjoyed with the article saying they've actually got his age wrong by 5 years, he's actually 52. Andrew was heard to say 'it's interesting they say Shaun is leading us as he couldn't lead his way out of a paper bag...' Well done Shaun.
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