Equipment & Resources
This is stuff I use all the time and think is great!
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Hou Canoes Phoenix
My Canoe of choice for work and play, whitewater, open water, day trips and expeditions.
​Check out my thoughts in my blog post here.
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Pyranha Firecracker
This has become the kayak I use for almost everything; enough length and volume to keep up and keep me safe but with enough slice to spice up any day on the river!
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Tribal Airbags
In all my time canoeing I've never had airbags as good as these; they are extremely durable and inflated through a removable tube which prevents it from getting damaged. The attachment is also compatible with
SUP/raft pumps for speedy inflation. Handmade in the UK
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Freebird Big Dipper
Hands down the best paddle I've ever used.
Whether its a windy day or I'm running whitewater this is what I want in my hands. The powerful blade shape is tapered perfectly to prevent fatigue and the whole thing has enough flex to protect my joints.
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Wild Otter App
This is a project I'm really excited about - a one stop shop for locations to paddle with loads of extra info about levels, hazards, launch points, parking as well as useful stuff like nearby pubs!
​All info is user inputted and regulalry checked to ensure accurate and reliable data
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Coming Soon
More info coming soon
Accommodation
Places me or my clients have stayed and loved!
Newby Court Cottages (Northern England)
A range of very affordable self catering cottages right in the centre of the Northern England region. I've stayed here personally and had clients stay here several times.
Kirkby Stephen Hostel (Northern England)
Kirkby Stephen is the perfect central location for Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Teesdale with several pubs, shops restaurants & takeaways. This independent hostel is in a converted church.
Pennine Park Campsite (Northern England)
This campsite caters for tents, vans and caravans as well as having camping pods onsite. It's ideally situated to travel to all the rivers in the region and even has an onsite cafe/restaurant.
Llangollen Hostel (North Wales)
Right in the centre of the busy town of Llangollen, this fantastic hostel offers easy access from England and then onwards into Snowdonia nd the rest of North Wales.
Abbey Farm Campsite (North Wales)
Just outside Llangollen, this is more than just a campsite catering to tents, vans, caravans as well as their own range of camping pods, cottages and glamping options. With an onsite cafe and farmshop why would you ever leave? Well to go paddling of course!
Bala Bunkhouse (North Wales)
This 18th Century stone building has self catering single/double & group accommodation just a few minutes drive from Bala and the Afon Tryweryn as well as being handy for jaunts north into Snowdonia. Bala itself has a great range of shops, pubs and takeaways.