Sydney Sunrise Paddles
One of the real joys of getting out early in the kayak is seeing sunrises from the water. There is something magical about a dark horizon turning gold and then…
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Paddling with friends – Burnsie
I spend a fair bit of time kayaking the waters of fair Sydney, which means mostly I’m paddling on my own. But occassionally I convince a mate to come along,…
The Magic of Morning Mist – Bantry Bay
My addiction to mid-paddle coffee invariably takes me up Middle Harbour to Bantry Bay, a beautiful and quiet bay which most mornings has fine a layer of fog sitting just…
Bridges, Penguins and Ocean Swell
A few weeks ago I missed a paddle after a rare night out to farewell a work colleague left me in no state to get up early. And as fate…
Coffee Boat Man Unmasked
Take a long hard look. This is he, captain of the boat of legendary Harbour chases, the unwavering saviour of caffeine-seeky paddlers the world over, Mr Coffee Boat himself. After…
Paddle Review: Boréal Design Orca, Archipel, Aloonaq
During my preparation for the Hawkesbury Classic I’ve been experimenting with different paddles to try to find one I like. Thanks to Sydney Harbour Kayaks I’ve been able to try…
The lost city of Atlantis found in Sydney Harbour
When you’re paddling on the great Sydney Harbour, the last thing you expect to see is a Grecian pillar sticking up in the middle of the Harbour. Now I realise…
Paddling in Winter, Sydney Style
One of the really tough things about living in Australia is the brutal winter weather we have to endure. It might look like fun but all this sunshine and gentle…
Out to sea for the first time
Ordinarily the ocean swell that buffets Sydney is pretty intense and my paddles have largely remained on estuaries. But on this particular day, a quick paddle to Grotto Point to…
Fat Paddler Interviewed via Tweeterview
I was interviewed by Twitter celebrity @ireckon tonight about the upcoming Hawkesbury Classic via a new website service called Tweeterview. This great site facilitates online interviews in real time which…
Amazing paddles in Greenland – TSS2010
I received this great photo from Chris Paton, a remarkable bloke living in Uummannaq Greenland who is preparing for (and I quote from his Facebook Page): “The Seven Settlements 2010…
Doing Fat Paddler Proud in Florida, USA – The great @NomadRip
Sometimes words just don’t do the photos justice. Big bad James “NomadRip”, originator of the Fat Paddler slogan and winner of a Fat Paddler tshirt, published this series of photos…
Sea-kayak Lessons with Adrian & Sydney Harbour Kayaks
Following an early morning paddle I did a full day’s sea-kayaking class at Sydney Harbour Kayaks. This course is the beginners guide to different paddle strokes and assisted/solo rescues, so…
Glassy paddles at The Spit
Sometimes it’s hard to believe its Winter in Sydney. 7am on glassy waters and the day starts magnificently with warm weather and glorious sunshine. Honestly, could there be a better…
