“So have you kayaked before?” my instructor asks as he hands me a lifejacket. Well yes, once, on a gently flowing river in Norfolk so shallow I kept beaching the kayak. But never on anything quite this wide, this deep and this cold.
Tag Archive | "watersports"
Winter paddle down river
Posted on 03 January 2013.
Posted in Fresh Air London, Kayaking, Latest features, River & seaComments (0)
Kayaking the Thames: My Big Ben adventure
Posted on 13 December 2012.
Following my recent trip paddling up one of the most iconic stretches of the Thames from Chelsea to Big Ben, accompanied by the lovely folk from Kayaking London, here’s a photo gallery of what we got up to.
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Have a go at… surfing
Posted on 14 May 2012.
For this ‘Have a go’ guide, we head out on the water with Anthony Gannon, founder of Stalefish Boardwear and lifelong surfer, to discover why he thinks surfing is the holy grail of outdoor sports…
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Have a go at… stand-up paddlesurfing
Posted on 15 March 2012.
There are so many fantastic ways to enjoy the great outdoors, some you may be familiar with and some you might never have heard of. So if there’s an activity you’ve always wanted to try, or want to find something a bit different, my series of activity guides should help you decide if it’s for you and if so, how to get started.
So have you ever wanted to have a go at…Stand-up paddlesurfing?
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Active days out from London – part three
Posted on 04 August 2011.
More ideas this week for active days out from the capital. Guest blogger Richard Garland from Ellis Brigham, their outdoor equipment specialist, suggests some watersports in Whitstable, or a high wire adventure in Wendover Woods.
Posted in Kitesurfing, Mountain, River & sea, Road, Wheels, Wild swimming, WindsurfingComments (0)
Scottish are nation of outdoors lovers
Posted on 20 May 2011.
New figures from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) show that the number of Scottish adults visiting the outdoors for leisure or recreation is on the rise.
Posted in Hills & mountains, Mountain, Walking, WheelsComments (0)
£110m government revamp for our ‘blue spaces’
Posted on 16 May 2011.
Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has announced a multi million pound cash injection to improve the health of more than 880 English lakes, streams and other water bodies, bringing more otters, salmon and other fish back to our rivers.
Posted in Kayaking, River & sea, Wild swimmingComments (0)
Have a go at… paddle sports
Posted on 26 April 2011.
Has the sunny weather got you in the mood for messing about in boats? Richard Harpham, paddle sport addict and founder of the Big 5 Kayak Challenge tells us how to get started and what keeps him coming back to the water…
Posted in Activity guides, Kayaking, Paddle sports, River & seaComments (0)
Lake district better than Everest?
Posted on 13 April 2011.
Sir Chris Bonington, Britain’s best loved and admired mountaineer, seems to think so! He’ll be leading one of three sponsored walks in the area on Saturday 14th May to raise money for the Campaign for National Parks.
All the walks begin and end at Derwent Bank, an idyllic country house on the shores of Derwentwater, and Sir Chris will be leading a tour of the Grisedale Horseshoe which is a challenging 9 mile walk and open to just 25 people.
Sir Chris Bonington
In his own words, the route is ” better than Everest with some of the most lovely views you will get anywhere in the world”. For the less experienced walker there is also a moderate 6 mile walk and an easy 3 mile walk which is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Bordered by woods and towering crags, Derwentwater is sometimes called the ‘Queen of the Lakes’, and is surrounded by some of the most gorgeous scenery in the Lake District. If you missed out on one of the 25 places on the Grisedale Horseshoe walk, then dont’ worry, all the walkers will still have a chance to rest their feet after the challenge and take afternoon tea with Sir Chris.
The walks are open to everyone but numbers are limited and you must register to take part, so get in there quick! See www.cnp.org.uk for more details or email liz@cnp.org.uk or call 020 7924 4077 ext 223.
Posted in Hills & mountains, WalkingComments (0)
Be a… coasteering instructor
Posted on 11 January 2011.
According to one survey, 45% of Britons are unhappy in their jobs, but maybe that could change if we brought our professions and passions closer together? We spoke to Libby Chivers from Preseli Venture about how she has managed to turn surfing and cliff jumping into a bone fide career!
Posted in Be a... coasteering instructor, River & sea, Surfing, Wild swimmingComments (0)
Change of career for 2011?
Posted on 24 November 2010.
Getting wet and wild could become your part of your 9 to 5 if you train as a raft guide
Posted in Kayaking, Rafting, River & seaComments (0)
Will the government cuts affect our most famous walks?
Posted on 20 October 2010.
The Ramblers Association are predicting that walking conditions in Britain could return to the deplorable state they were in during the 1960s, if drastic cuts are made to Local Authority rights of way budgets following government announcements on October 20.
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Try diving this autumn from the comfort of a heated pool
Posted on 11 October 2010.
The London School of Diving is holding an open weekend this October to encourage newcomers, as well as kit tests for experienced divers.
Posted in Diving, River & seaComments (0)
Have a go at… Canyoning
Posted on 27 September 2010.
In our latest ‘Have a go’ Guide, we carry on the tradition of introducing you to sports that involve throwing yourself down things and off things! This time, it’s waterfalls and fast flowing rivers, in the adrenaline pumping activity…. Canyoning. Mark Soanes from Welsh based activity company, Call of the Wild coaxes us over the edge…
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About Juliette
Thanks for visiting Fresh Air Fix. I no longer blog here, but feel free to look around and read the guides and posts to get some outdoor inspiration. You can still find me on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. See you there!
