Paddling Sydneys Cliffs at Dawn
With another relatively calm weather forecast, the lads of Team Fat Paddler (Nat, Grumm and yours truly) decided it was time for another run down the cliff line from South…
Team Fat Paddler to take on the Lifestart Kayak for Kids this weekend with its biggest team yet
It’s that time of year again! Yes, the Lifestart Kayak for Kids 2011 is a mere days away and the team is all set to paddle across Sydney Harbour in…
A Chance Meeting with Andre Janecki and his new sea kayak design, the Hybrid 550
After recently leading Team Fat Paddler on a mission out at sea, we snuck back into the Harbour and stopped in at Watsons Bay for a sneaky coffee break. Whilst…
Getting Kids Outdoors – Camping and Canoeing
My two daughters, aged 3 and 4, are already digital natives. They can use my iPhone with ease, program the cable TV and work the DVD player. I don’t even…
Aussies and Kiwis unite to conquor Neptune’s Castle
I received a cryptic email last night from Commander Soares of the Tsunami Rangers. The short note urged me to respond to the Big Sur Challenge, a call to the…
Things to Watch Out For When Paddling Near Cliffs
With my usual paddle mates either away for the weekend or too hungover to get out on the water, I took off for a solo paddle and decided to go…
Profile: Helen Wilson, Greenland rolling instructor
In the sleepy liberal town of Arcata in northern California can be found world-renown Greenland roller Helen Wilson. A multiple medal winner at the Greenland National Kayaking Championships (2008, 2010),…
Sunday Sunset Surfing Sessions
I’m usually an early morning paddler so I don’t see many sunsets from the water, but I received an invite for an evening paddle from my close mate Nat (a…
Pittwater Dawn with Global Paddler and Folbot
I recently heard from Scott Rawstorne from Global Paddler that he was passing through Sydney on his way to Tasmania and was keen for a paddle. Scott is the co-author…
Team Fat Paddler Does Warrior Dash Australia
Despite my clear preference for being water-bourne, this is not a story about paddling. Rather it is about getting outside and reminding yourself what it is like to truly challenge…
Review: Kayalu Kayalite Deck Light
As winter approaches and my early morning paddles grow darker, I thought it best to throw out my rusted old light rig and invest in some night-paddling kit that many…
Book Review: Confessions of a Wave Warrior – Eric Soares (Tsunami Rangers)
Recently I was lucky enough to catch up with Jim Kakuk, co-founder of the Tsunami Rangers, over lunch here in Sydney. His parting gift to me was a copy of…
Sunrise Paddling With Sharks
You just never know when an adventure might befall you, but one thing for sure is that you have to put yourself out there in case it does. On this…
Hot Summer Lumps and Bumps
After my trip to the Great White North it was nice to get back to the fierce heat of Sydney in January. My old mate Nat had finally taken delivery…
