2017 Review
Now that we are in 2018 and I’ve realised I have not managed to write many blogs last year I decided to reflect on a year which started pretty tough, has consisted of significant ups and downs, but has been improving and finally ended on a real high. I saw in 2017...
Quebec Whitewater Series
I’ve been in Canada just over 2 months now and have been on the river pretty much every day. Despite a slightly rocky start not feeling particularly confident, the kayaking has been awesome and I’ve met some great people. Some of the highlights have been racing in the...
What a Difference a Day Makes
It’s no secret that kayaking is a mental game. I’ve watched solid kayakers walk off rivers well within their ability level and I’ve also witnessed some scary near misses from people who overestimate their skills. I used to really struggle with my confidence; always...
Home Sweet Home
Well that was a whirlwind of a few months! When I got back to the UK before Christmas I was worried I was going to get bored being home for so long. Thankfully that was not the case and instead I feel like I need a holiday to recover! I’ve had a great time travelling...
NSR and Galway Fest
This year, for the first time since I can remember, the National Student Rodeo and Galway Fest were organised to be on different weekends, which meant I had no excuse to not attend both. Galway Fest’s reputation precedes itself, with a rumour of one year someone...