Over Easter i went to Scotland with Cardiff University Canoe Club. We stayed in Glencoe Bunkhouses, a mile or so down the road from the wonderful Clachaig Inn. For 10 days the mission was to hunt out water, paddle, then retire to the pub for plenty of tale telling and beer swilling antics. I think myself and everyone else on the trip managed all of this with ease. Although in my case there seemed to be more swimming than paddling!!! haha!!!
The weather was stunning on the first day of paddling. We took on the mighty Arkaig. And swim no. 1 for me. Whoops, but i can honestly say my deck popped. But all the same i felt like a right tool. Nice little warm up, and it confirmed that there was plenty of water in the rivers!!!
Next stop the Orchy. A really good river with sections for all and some for no-one (Barbie it really doesn't go!!!). Yes Barbie added to the swim tally. Whoops. He even had to swim back into the undercut to retreive his boat!!! But on a rope this time. Ha ha!!!
The weather was stunning on the first day of paddling. We took on the mighty Arkaig. And swim no. 1 for me. Whoops, but i can honestly say my deck popped. But all the same i felt like a right tool. Nice little warm up, and it confirmed that there was plenty of water in the rivers!!!
Next stop the Orchy. A really good river with sections for all and some for no-one (Barbie it really doesn't go!!!). Yes Barbie added to the swim tally. Whoops. He even had to swim back into the undercut to retreive his boat!!! But on a rope this time. Ha ha!!!
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