Hi All! I wanted to start a new discussion about kayaking as a new mum or parent! I have written a blog about my experiences http://palmequipmenteurope.com/blog/en/new-mums-%E2%80%93-you-can-still-kayak Are you a new mum/parent, if so do you have any stories, tips or questions to share with me/the f...

It seems to me that they are really tightening up on the assessments (e.g. requiring you to do two separate assessments for Olympic and Legacy, whereas before it was combined)- so I think some people may have previously passed and now wouldn't. It is totally second hand knowledge, but my understandi...

I can highly recommend the Dagger Jitsu - the small seems to be smaller than the small sizes of other boats that I've tried (pyranha Jed, jackson rockstar, etc), and this is really the key to trying flatwater moves!

Paula

I have found the men's style relief zip and she-wee to be completely unmanageable (like Mary). I pretty much had an epiphany with the Palm element drysuit, but here comes the important bit.... get the Trisuli thermals... its an absolute REVELATION! It is an all-in-one thermal that ALSO has a drop se...

Who- Paula, or Marianne? The former being a much bigger draw, obviously! Why thank you banzer ;-) as to the answer to the question - I believe it is both! Hope to see lots of other UKRG users there too. There is lots for everyone, beginners included. Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/SasHurley...

This is pretty illogical and superstitious I admit, but over time I have come to see the bootie beer as a sort of "penance" which endears you to the river gods and means that you don't suffer the same treatment the next time you paddle. A bit like not weeing in the river. Total rubbish obviously, bu...

If it's a canal, won't BCU membership cover you to paddle on it. If it's a river, won't the usual approach apply. i.e. If you can get to the river over public land and not cause any environmental damage, it's fair game? Poke - I agree, I wasn't asking about that... more about the practicality of go...

Hi All I think that you have to pay even to use the flatwater part of Lee Valley olympic course. I have noticed that the canal/river lee runs through nearby though. Anyone know if its OK to go for a float over there, or is it all fenced off and stuff? I seem to remember doing my DofE bronze expediti...

yes but we are talking about WORK visas, and they are pretty strict on that if they find you have a tourist visa and you are working. most places won't give you work without a work visa...

tourist visa is easy as pie to get.

One of the biggest issues when I was there was getting a work visa - apparently tricky and expensive, although I never tried myself that was what I heard from a number of sources - probably worth investigating that too!!

Your still signing a disclaimer that says your taking part in a dangerous activity at your own risk. Self certification falls a foul when someone else hurts you, says novice paddler, no control and the paddler in question then turns around and sues the centre for allowing them on the course / not c...

I understand that the insurers at LV required the assessment to take place. Personally, I think it is an interesting conundrum, but from the centre's perspective, I would favour the self-certification route. This way, HPP have the argument (which LV can't use) - ah yes you hurt yourself, but you wer...

One year old small pyranha JED playboat in yellow/jaffa, good condition. Based in London, near the Olympic course. Can deliver to the Olympic Course or the Thames Valley, sometimes also in Devon/North Wales PM me if you have any questions. If you want to see a picture, please follow this link: https...

rivers are flowing... there must be someone who needs a lovely great condition small playboat....

This boat is a bargain and is still for sale.

One year old small pyranha JED playboat in yellow/jaffa, good condition. Based in London, near the Olympic course. Can deliver to the ladies paddle symposium or the Thames Valley, sometimes also in Devon/North Wales PM me if you have any questions. If you want to see a picture, please follow this li...

This drysuit is very dry and still for sale! Happy to bring it to Hurley or if you are in the region of Lee Valley, pop in to take a look at it I am only a 20 minute drive away.

New price of £450. This is a great boat guys. Designed by Robert Pearson after he did the project X...

Tim - is this you "administrating" the t=shirts, etc? If so, I am happy to donate £15 without getting a T-shirt in return...

I have had a few queries regarding the model, it is the "Jackson" front entry model, with GoreTex

This is a bargain and Hurley might be running soooooooon...

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Thanks mate

tubz - I have PM'd you.

Just bumping this post

Just bumping this post!

Thanks, got it!! Have fbookmailed you.

It seems that the link is working for some people at least... otherwise PM me your email addresses and I will send you pics ASAP.

Cheers

Paula

Hey guys have emailed you both pictures. Let me know if you have any questions!

P

Hey! I replied to your PM asking you to send me your email address so that I can send you the pictures... but not had a response from you... if you shoot me your email address I'll send you the pictures! Paula (the reason being that I can't PM the photos as I've tried and it doesn't work (would have...