We couldn't resist the urge to go back to the Ottawa for some fun on the waves and some pre Zambezi training for some of us. Flying from Manchester we were lucky not to get delayed in all the new security checks that have been introduced in light of recent events, hand baggage was pared …
The Garberator wave starts working best around 0 on the guage, with -1 showing the world cup brought in the top names who threw down their sik moves on the wave for the glory. Mens results, Stephen Wright, Bryan Kirk, Moe Kelleher Womens, Tanya Faux, Flea, Emily Jackson Here’s some pictures in no particular order
The World Cup was held on the garberator wave whilst we where on the Ottawa, this is what can be done
The Petewawa is about an hours drive from the Ottawa Riverrun centre. The get in is just off highway 17 and the 7K run takes you down through the outskirts of the town. Starting with a long flat section the first rapid lies below the rail bridge and initial drop followed by some good eddy hopping …
We added a bit of kicker to the bottom of the ramp – result – more air time and better moves. Sideshow Den from kayakojacko came along and threw down some moves. Den picking his next boat from the system x catalogue. Dens pistol flip Sarah's body is a bit crossed up …
When there are no hills around…………….build one… As part of the York River Festival Jon approached the council and this is the result, good skills, who cares if Jo Public turns up, we had a hoot. A surprinsingly soft landing awaits, land it flat and the speed with which you land takes the power out of …
Carrying on from Driller's article on what to take on your typical Alps trip I thought it may be useful to look at some items that you could include in your paddling kit. Your gona need a boat and as Driller discussed the type of trip you plan can decide what sort of boat serves the …
Val Sesia 2006 Having paddled in the Alps on a number of occasions the group is well versed in the French and Austrian rivers, no one however had ventured over the border to Italy, we had heard and read the reports and some of the group saw a short video put together by Jay from …
Take one perfectly water tight Pyranha M3, throw it down a few rivers that could do with a bit more flow……..and this could happen. After this drop Stevie’s feet started getting wet. Investigations revealed Lew has been itching to use his boat repairing skills Placing the self adhisive flash banding on the inside and finishing …
by Daz Clarkson Walking in on the cresta run April showers that come in March, the welcome down pour making the wipers of the car flick faster and faster. We get the old battered guidebook out, what will be running? What has been left undone for a while? After work we set the GPS grid …