It was difficult to believe that it was the beginning of October when I arrived at Portland Harbour one early morning. The sun was already up and I was starting to sweat in my drysuit. As I was unloading the kayak, several local kayak and spear fishermen were leaving...
It was a really bad start to the weekend… Connor’s 6 year old guinea pig, Reggie had to be put down, my cousin’e father-in-law passed away, and a good friend had just been diagnosed with a serious illness (Hope all goes well James, if you are reading this). So,...
The mountains of the Brecons in Wales, form a suitably stunning backdrop for this annual event, where disabled people can enjoy a day afloat; sailing or kayaking. The kayaking event was organised by Martin Hurst, and he was supported by a great bunch of lads and...
‘Flyaking’ is the name given by fishing anoraks, to the pursuit of fly fishing from a kayak. It is great fun… you are very close to the water and to the fish – and the stealth of the kayak allows you to get very close indeed to the fish. Well that’s the theory anyhow....
Kayak fishing in the UK in the middle of winter is not everyone’s idea of fun. And I have to admit, that when I arrived at Blue Anchor Bay on the Bristol Channel coast and was greeted by a stiff North Easterly breeze, I was questioning my own sanity… It was freezing !...
