Sunny feb morning on the canal and river

With a sunny morning predicted last weekend we just had to get out for a paddle, and with water levels dropping the river Avon was also on the hit list! We decided to do a circular route near Bath, starting on the canal, them jumping on to the river for a return trip.

The morning started with a misty light, slowly clearing to warm sun. A pleasure to paddle in and even at times, warm!

Getting on to the river was a relief, for so long we have been stopped from doing so by flooding. Paddling in to the current was great and our mph was instantly increased. Gentle strokes to steer our boards were really all that was needed to steadily made our way back to Bath. Lots of wildlife along the banks and we had a great view of it all! 

With improving strokes and better speed, the thought of the Severn and the mammoth 200 miles, actually seems doable! Our spirits are high, amazing what a session on the river can do! 

Tristan Bawn