The PSK LIBRARY
by John Willacy The circumnavigation of Wales is an interesting paddling adventure. It brings more to the expedition table: coastline, canals and rivers. There’s even a tidal bore – if you get your timing right. It’s at times like these that my mind wanders. Just now I’m pondering the significance of my 25m swimming badge. Ahead lie …
Part two of the Dee Bore run on the 10.1 m tide. Dee Bore 10.1 – Part 2 The saga continues. A little more paddling on this one though following a blowout after Saltney. A 'turned-the-wrong-way-you-muppet' moment. 由 Performance Sea Kayak 发布于 2019年10月5日周六
Snowdonia Rapid can be a bit reluctant to show its hand at times, but some days the mask slips a little. Snowdonia Surf Snowdonia Surf.Snowdonia Rapid can be a bit reluctant to show its hand at times, but some days the mask slips a little. 由 Performance Sea Kayak 发布于 2019年9月29日周日
Another run of the Dee Bore, this time on a 10.1 m tide. Dee Bore 10.1 – Part 1 A re-run of the Dee Bore, this time on a 10.1m tide. Part 1 of 2 由 Performance Sea Kayak 发布于 2019年10月3日周四
A downwind paddle from Moel y Don to Menai Bridge on a rather breezy day. Not Convinced Moel y don once again. Here's the video of the gusty downwind paddle to Menai Bridge. 45 mph winds at Valley. A quite exciting paddle.(Needs sound!) 由 Performance Sea Kayak 发布于 2020年1月14日周二
by John Willacy – As the Taran moved into production in 2010 it now had to give a return on the investment made by Rockpool. The boat needed to be publicised. First Outings The inaugural Oban Sea Kayak Race was a good opportunity, so Pascale and myself took the first two production boats to Oban. The …
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Part 2: From Niche to Everyday”
by John Willacy – The Rockpool Taran first took to the water in August 2009. To mark the end of that first decade I thought I would take a little look at a photo history from those 10 years. To start let’s mention that the Taran was originally known as the Tarran. Only later, when …
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Part 1: Plug to Production”
By Bryan Dickinson – Very soon after I began kayaking I remember chatting to Eila Wilkinson about her record attempts at circumnavigating Anglesey in a day. As a beginner to kayaking, the idea of paddling almost 125km seemed incredible, but as my experience widened, and knowledge of tidal planning increased, it no longer seemed impossible, …
By John Willacy – As sea kayakers we are all too aware that the weather can spoil our fun at times. Weekends are frustrated and plans spoilt. The weather often has the last laugh, leaving frustration and disappointment in its wake, while the world moves on. As we enter the world of Performance Sea Paddling …
A look at Snowdonia Rapid in the Swellies on a 10.0m tide. Snowdonia Surf Snowdonia Surf.Snowdonia Rapid can be a bit reluctant to show its hand at times, but some days the mask slips a little. Posted by Performance Sea Kayak on Sunday, September 29, 2019