Monthly Archives: September 2010

Two crazy men in a canoe - bring it!

First Training for the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2010

With the team now finalised for this years Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, I thought it time to hang up the kayak for a month and start getting some kms in with…

The motley crew of Team Fat Paddler for this year's Classic

Team Fat Paddler enter Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2010

Despite promising I’d never attempt the Hawkesbury Classic again unless in a much faster craft, for some crazy reason I thought I’d try to put the fun back into the…

Ella (aged 2.5) and the family canoe

Daddy Daughter Canoe Paddling

My wife and eldest daughter Gracie flew up to Brisbane to see family, leaving me with my youngest princess, Ella. When I asked her what she wanted to do, she…

Peeling waves with 6-8 foot faces. So cool!

Exploring the Cliffs of Grotto Point Reserve

My paddle session for this weekend was based around testing some different gear, but with a clear weather report and calm seas I decided to strike out for Manly. With…

Poles! An interesting route by Goat Island, in the guts of the Harbour

Exploring the Urban Beauty of Sydney by Paddle

As paddlers we spend a great deal of time exploring the outdoors but often concentrate on the natural world – waves, cliffs, beaches and wildlife. Often we forget that the…

Congratulations Joe O'Blenis

Joe O’Blenis Recaptures Vancouver Island Speed Record

A few weeks ago I wrote about Canadian Joe O’Blenis and his attempt to re-capture his record of fastest man to paddle around Vancouver Island. With an incredible target of…