15 August, 2022The Moxy, Slough Most of the Aratika contingent has been staying in the Moxy Hotel in Slough. It has been…
13 August, 2022Our journey to the venue is like a trip through history. It's a bit like passing through Hogwarts. I can…
12 August, 2022Dorney Lake, Eton Dorney Lake is set within 400 acres of a nature conservation area. The main lake is a…
5 August, 2022First full day in London Wow, this morning we got to paddle on the Thames at Henley thanks to the…
2 August, 2022Nelson to Auckland Well it was certainly an eventful evening last night. Four of my crew decided to travel to…
30 July, 2022I thought I should just write a blog about our trip to World Sprints. So many people have been asking…
7 January, 2022In New Zealand a ruddered canoe (Hawaiian style - oneman outrigger canoe) is referred to as an OC1. A rudderless…
5 April, 2020Covid-19 calls for a Plan B OK, so now I am definitely onto Plan B. Aotearao, New Zealand's Long Distance…
16 March, 2020Age is no barrier to competing internationally I've just Qualified to race at World Sprints, 2020 At nearly 70 I…
14 March, 2020Going to 'Worlds' is such a big journey. Besides all the training, I have had to put my cap in…
26 May, 2019We have an active group of oneman paddlers in Nelson, paddling both V1 and OC1. We often meet Saturdays at…
28 April, 2019Waka Paddles are A very personal choice Getting the right paddle for you can be a bit of a challenge.…- 4 February, 2019From OC1 to V1 I bought the OC1 nearly 3 years ago and it's made such a difference in my…
12 January, 2018I find it really easy to offer help, support and awhi to others. And yet it is always so much…
10 December, 2017At 67 saying "Yes" is really important and I've been saying "YES" a lot more lately. I am constantly amazed…
1 December, 2017Getting fit on my own doesn't work for me. I can paddle heaps because I am usually paddling with another…
14 August, 2017Increase the distance, increase the nutrition Proper hydration and nutrition are critical if you are going to do long distance…
11 August, 2017Waka ama crews in New Zealand are normally 6 people who come together for social or racing events in 6…
29 March, 2017Here I am at 66 buying a brand new OC1. Mad or not, it was a great decision. To translate the…
6 July, 2015They say only the tough go down in winter and, having been at Outward Bound for the coldest June on…
6 July, 2015When I got the scholarship to go to Outward Bound I was told I needed to bring 2 pairs of…
