Getting Ready for the Alps.....

After a long few months with very little time for paddling, (or updating my blog!) I finally managed a fun paddle on the River Irwell. It was low and not at all exciting, but at least I was in my boat. Well almost................

My nervous 11 year old!

Today's paddle was in my playboat, and I'd forgotten how uncomfy it actually was. My Burn was being used by my niece, who'd never paddled before, so it was time to blast the cobwebs off my G-Force and guide everyone down in one piece.

Out of the five of us paddling today, two had never been in a boat before, but after a warm up and some quick instructions, we blasted down the weir and had a fun paddle all the way down without incident. And I was glad! My feet were cramped and I couldn't wear my shoes as they didn't fit. My legs had gone dead and my hips ached. I did have some fun though! I'm now ready for my trip to the Alps in a few weeks time. Actually, I can't wait! Warm weather, new rivers, good company and plenty of paddling.

Watch this space.......................