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Nelson, Auckland, London – coming ready or not
Nelson to Auckland Well it was certainly an eventful evening ...
Read More On our way to World Sprints, 2 sleeps to go
I thought I should just write a blog about our ...
Read More V1 or OC1? Ruddered or rudderless – what is best for me?
In New Zealand a ruddered canoe (Hawaiian style - oneman ...
Read More I’m refusing to act my age
Age is no barrier to competing internationally I've just Qualified ...
Read More Training at Primal Fit Gym, Nelson
Going to 'Worlds' is such a big journey. Besides all ...
Read More Magic days on the water in Nelson
We have an active group of oneman paddlers in Nelson, ...
Read More Buying Waka Paddles (Outrigger or Va’a Paddles)
Waka Paddles are A very personal choice Getting the right ...
Read More Buying a V1 Va’a (rudderless outrigger canoe) for Grannies
From OC1 to V1 I bought the OC1 nearly 3 ...
Read More Competing at World Sprints, Tahiti, 2018
I find it really easy to offer help, support and ...
Read More Off Water Training – Waka Ama Sprints for the over 60’s
Getting fit on my own doesn't work for me. I ...
Read More Hydration & Nutrition Critical for Long Distance Waka Ama Paddling
Increase the distance, increase the nutrition Proper hydration and nutrition ...
Read More Buying an Ehukai OC1 one man waka (outrigger canoe)
Here I am at 66 buying a brand new OC1. Mad ...
Read More Transitioning to minimalist running shoes
People often ask me what the transition to minimalist footwear ...
Read More Outward Bound – they say only the tough go in the winter
Getting 'branded' They say only the tough go down in ...
Read More Vivobarefoot shoes survive the rigours of 21 days at Outward Bound
When I got the scholarship to go to Outward Bound ...
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