We paddled for a few miles along the canal, taking in the views of the slowly disappearing snowy peaks, cracking ice on the way and also exploring a very long and dark tunnel! A truly lovely place to paddle and a great way to start our meeting.
Plans are going very well for the trip and things are getting exciting. The gear is coming together and we are hoping to get out hands on the Red Paddle Co 12'6" Explorer boards very soon. This is when we will be able to fully try all out kit out and get a better idea of milage per day. We are currently estimating that we will have to paddle at least 25 miles per day, sometimes more, sometimes less.
The meeting also gave us a chance to put on our Red Paddle Co tee shirts, and we finally managed to get a picture of the whole team, including our support driver Georrge Bush!
From left to right, Georrge Bush, Dean Broad, Rob Yates, Tristan Bawn and Tony Bain.
With the river Severn still in flood, the canals have been a lifesaver and to be honest a bit of a eye opener. We have paddled through some of the most stunning scenery so far!
Tristan Bawn
Do you expect to be able to go further on the 12 footers bearing in mind that they will displace the water better and I would think run the currents better?
ReplyDeleteLooking good though guys....
Hello Paulus. Yes that is a great point! I was going to touch on this when we got hold of the boards and compare our previously measured times. Our estimates on milage per day also take in to consideration the water levels in the upper stretches, tidal currents in the lower stretches and headwinds or extreme weather. We aim to be ahead of the daily distance and as you said with the displacing of the water, we should be good for the dates and record.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment and support!
Tristan Bawn