Why?

A question i asked myself mid canal this evening…. We paddled through all weathers, all winter with the mantra that it might be cold, it might be raining or it might be a headwind at easter – and there was every chance it might be all three. We got off lightly with a fairly indifferent […]

Regi’MENTAL’ Mascot

Quack – that is all…..

The Scottish Islands 3 Peaks Race and Do You Speak Duck?

Time for change of scenery and boat type. This morning Beaujolais is heading to Oban. The plan is to join up with Angus, Gordon, Craig and George for a Gentlemanly and leisurely west highland cruise with some land based jaunts included on a boat called Honeybee. Sounds heavenly. On the itinerary are: The Island of […]

Really, Only 18 Days Post DW?

My Dearest Beaujolais, It may (or may not) surprise you to learn that I already had an incling that our chances of reaching Westminster were dwindling – our boat stopped somewhere between Newbury and Aldermarston – every ounce of our training had been geared towards keeping the boat moving forward regardless of what else was […]

Building for the future

It is now 18 days since having to admit to Dirty D that I was not fit to continue DW 2014. But every recollection is as sharp as if it happened only minutes ago. The sense of forlorn hopelessness as we stutteringly made our way into the Lock cut at Romney. The fear of having […]

Two younger Buccaneers make Westminster

Congratulations to our Junior K2. Morgan and Ben. These two completed the Junior K2 event at this Years DW. 4 days of paddling and camping. It’s been a real pleasure to paddle with the boys in the year building up to DW2014. We have seen them paddle in all conditions and accept every challenge thrown […]