So after weeks of pool sessions, the weather sounds like its about to turn! Due to the fact the rivers have been frozen the past few months its been really frustrating, but forecast says its raining this weekend so should hopefully be out.
Weekend before last I headed out to the Toronto Outdoor Show to:
1) Purchase some kit – I’m proud of my new PFD. On special at about £85 from a company called Salus – http://salusmarine.com/product/darwinex.html It actually has a maple leaf embroidered on the reverse, YES!
2) Investigate into paddling the Ottawa in May/June – No really certainties yet, but it will definetly happen, spoke to numerous rafting and kayaking companies about it and I’m currently networking to try and sort it out. (Also looking into kayaking the White Nile in Uganda in July/August once im back, finance depending)
In other news, Ive finally bought a boat, Wavesport Project 45, 2nd hand from the US, getting it shipped here (via Bufallo on the border). Should have it in about a week. Actually cant wait to get it – its going to be better than christmas when its here…
Obviously an amazing playboat. ALLLRIIIGHHTTT!
Ive just got round to painting my helmet, something I said I’d do almost a year ago. Might look abit untidy up close but im pleased with it, wont notice it on the river anyway! It also has my name in big letters on the back, just in case I can’t remember who I am. Hoping the paint doesnt chip off the first time I use it…
Custom designed Shred-Ready!
Got some video clips off Tom Wade a while ago showing some playboating on the Dee back in Christmas in a Pyranha Burn, put them into one clip:
Thats enough for now. Will post more regularly from now on hopefully!
benbrisbourne
