No water so headed to the lakes for an Open Boat Adventure

Lack of rain and no desire to drive all the way to north wales again I (Craig) and becky headed out in the open boats for a day exploring lake Windermere and just to have a generally relaxing day on the water.

Me (Craig) having a rare mellow day out in the open boat......a very chilled day out!

Green Boat goes to the Tryweryn!

Today me (Craig) and the chaps (Ant, Dave and Bob) headed to the Tryweryn due to more dry summer days, but this time with a twist. For a long time I have wanted to paddle in the famous Dagger Green Boat, a kayak designed specifically for the Green River Race in America. I know the Tryweryn doesn't exactly fulfill the needs of this specialist Dagger boat but it was a real great laugh. It's super fast when hitting eddie lines, running straight through big holes and surfs like a super huge surf board. A great day in the sun on the water, also whilst at Cafe wave local legend Andy Turton displayed an interest in the boat and jumped straight in for some playtime, Check out Andy's website www.andyturton.com for some great boating courses.
In conclusion the Dagger Green Boat is amazing and if I had the spare cash it would definitely be in my arsenal of boats.

Me (Craig) in the Dagger Green Boat running Chapel Falls on the Tryweryn

Me (Craig) surfing the Dagger Green Boat in Cafe Wave on the Tryweryn

Legend Andy Turton having a cheeky surf in the Dagger Green Boat on Cafe Wave on the Tryweryn

Two Great Days on the Moriston

Well the sun has been shining, the rivers are dry and times are getting desperate. So plans were made and a team was found to head to Scotland for some glorious summer time Dam release rivers. After a long drive up on the evening of Bank Holiday Monday and some midge infested wild camping we headed up to the River Moriston a dam release river just south of Inverness. The team consisted of Me (Craig), Ant, Ewart, Rob and the hardcore little Tom who had days before turned 14. We also met up with two other boaters at the get on called Bob and Grandad who decided to join our group and make a good 7 strong team. We had several runs of the upper section a solid grade 4 in the glorious summer sun, and then 5 of us headed to the lower section to fire it up at a respectable grade 4+ we hit it hard and nailed all the lines without any real dramas. After a long day and time to get off we headed to a local campsite for BBQ and Beers and discuss the successes of the day. The next day we headed back to the Moriston to fire it up one more time before they switched off the dam, a good run of the top section and an even better run of the lower put an end to a great two days on the Moriston. We then headed to the River Gary another Dam release river on the way home towards Fort William. The Gary is a Grade 3 fun run and has some good play features but nothing to match that of the Moriston but still a great way to spend a hot summers afternoon. I have put on some pics of the two days in Scotland and also check out our VIDEO of the Moriston.

Me (Craig) rocking the top drop on the Moriston and nailing the line

Me (Craig) on the lower section of the Moriston



Bob nailing the line in his Big Dog OC1 (Proper Hardcore)



Little Tom Aged 14 rocking into the top drop....impressive!



Rob dropping in and about to go deep



Ewart nailing the line in the Blisstick playboat

All the boys having a pic at the bottom of the upper section
Left Rob, Center Me (Craig), Right Ewart, and Little Tom up front...