Tag Archives: Berowra Waters

So much fog, there was no horizon for hours

Hawkesbury Canoe Classic Training in the Berowra Fog

With the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic slowly approaching, the Team Fat Paddler crew has started (begrudgingly) on the distance training. A few of us will be racing in open canoes which…

The Stellar SR surfski - a mighty vehicle even for a fat man

Beginning Surf Ski Training on the Stellar SR

With next year’s challenge looming in the background, it’s been time to switch my paddling from playing in the rocks to surfski training. This flavour of paddling is almost completely…

Keith enjoying the early morning peace on Berowra Waters

Canoe Adventures that become Swimming Adventures

Paddle mate Grumm has had his outlaws visiting from the UK over the past few weeks, and we promised to take Keith, his 6’5″ ex-rugby player father in law, out…

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…

Paddled finished by 10am. A stunning start to the day.

Zen Paddling Through Berowra Fog

With Grumm having a hard curfew of 11am for his paddling due to kiddie bday party commitments, we decided to go for a very early paddle in the nearby gorge…

Berowra Creek – Beauty and the Beasts

I’ve had the flu over the last week so had to keep the paddling to an easy cruise. After seeking suggestions, @NoReinsGirl suggested a leisurely cruise on Berowra Waters. Now…

Peaceful Paddles – Berowra Waters

Hoping to capture another purple sunrise I got up at 5am and hit the water by 6am. The great thing about this time of the day is that there is…

Paddle the Purple Sunrise, Berowra Waters

The plan was to kayak Lane Cove River early in the morning with a paddler mate. Except the night before he pulled out, claiming “it’s just too early”. Then to…