I haven't updated this for ages! Work and the usual daily grinds are my excuse, but I've still managed plenty of paddling. Since my last post, I've been to the Alps, Pyranhafest, and paddled plenty of my favourite local(ish) rivers. I'll start with the family holiday to the Alps!
After an epic 24 hour drive, we arrived in Embrun and pitched our home for the next fortnight. We were joined by some paddling buddies who we would be leading down the rivers for the next fortnight. There was Callum - awesome young paddler, Kenny - have a go hero, and Paul - one armed (yes literally!) wonder.
We had an amazing two weeks, which culminated in a super run of the Durance where nobody swam! We paddled the Durance, Ubaye Racecourse and the Guil, and have already started planning the next trip! Can't wait.
We arrived home mid August and waited for the rain. A few easy rivers later and it was Pyranhafest time! What a great weekend! The mighty Treweryn mixed with great company, great food, a great party, and chilli sambuca - can't beat it!
And that brings us very quickly to now. I'm paddling more, the rain is coming and I'm looking forward to the winter. I have a long list of rivers that I'd like to tick off, club trips to organise and plenty of coaching to be done. Not to mention the socials - Christmas Curry, New Years Eve paddle, pub!
I'll sign off for now, and try not to leave it as long until I update this again.
Stay safe and keep paddling!
Lou
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