Monthly Archives: August 2011

Travis carefully backs the Wenonah Rendezvous off the wave and into the froth

Canoe White Water Fun: the Wenonah Rendezvous

Recently I had my first taste of white water on the Kangaroo River, a few hours drive south of Sydney. My guide and instructor for the day was Team Fat…

Team Fat Paddler representing in Ontario, Canada (MIDN Steve, MIDN Sammy)

Team Fat Paddler Conquer The Dog in Canada

On a hot Canadian Summer’s day (you heard me, HOT!), two Canadian members of Team Fat Paddler stepped up to the plate to achieve a number of firsts. This was…

Running the river in my Remix after plenty of rain equals plenty of fun!

Video Post: Running River White Water with Friends

Three friends, three completely different boats, but one shared goal… white water fun! Full story in a few days, but here’s the video of our fun running a river in…

The lonely orca named Luna - orphan, friend, or victim?

Upcoming Movie Release – The Whale

As a paddler I feel incredibly close to our watery environments and the marine life that inhabit them, and a particular fondness for our Cetacean cousins.  So I was quite…

Lt Nat on his Epic V8 Ocean Ski... a touch skinnier and longer than my Remix XP10

Grey Skies and Lumpy Rides with the Oddest Paddler Pairing Ever

The skies were dark and threatened rain as Lt Nat and I set off for an early morning paddle to Manly via Gelo Cliffs. As we paddled out from The…

Even Nat wanted to try out the Remix, and conceded post-paddle that even he may find himself wanting one

A Week Off Work Means a Week On The Water

Due to speaking and press commitments, I took a week or so off work to launch my book, The Fat Paddler. Fortunately most days had a window of opportunity for…

Team Fat Paddler going Global with its latest team members

Team Fat Paddler Goes Global with New Members

The five principles of Team Fat Paddler (Adventure, Charity, Friendship, Tolerance, Humour) are values that easily translate anywhere in the world. With that in mind, it was only a matter…

Launch of The Fat Paddler onstage at the Sydney International Boat Show

Launching The Fat Paddler book at the 2011 Sydney International Boat Show

The past week has a been an absolute whirlpool of speaking engagements, book signings, press commitments and a little bit of paddling as I officially launched the book I’ve worked…

Back on the beach - the Remix stands out against all the the long thin sea kayaks - a bit like me!

Playing with Dolphins in the Liquidlogic Remix XP10

Team Fat Paddler met early at The Spit for a paddle and a sticky at my new whitewater boat, the Liquidlogic Remix FP10. Cmdr Grumm and Lt Nat were keen…