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A PB for the Llyn Padarn Kayak TT

Alan Cole — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 07:42:00 +0000

I know that A 2 hour drive to Llyn Padarn and a 2 hour drive home again is a terrible use of my time for a kayak time trial that takes less than 30 minutes. It’s not particularly good for my bank balance or the environment either so I don’t attend all of the Kayak...

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Conwy Mountain Challenge – Race Report

Alan Cole — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:47:45 +0000

The Conwy Mountain Challenge was the second race of what will hopefully be four races in 3 weekends for me. The British Quadrathlon Trophy Series of races were a bit unevenly spaced this year with 3 weekends of races back to back. 2nd Sept – Shrewsbury Quad 9th Sept – Conwy Mountain Challenge 15th Sept...

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Paddle, Pedal, Paddle

Alan Cole — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:56:03 +0000

Another weekend away in Ramsey our Campervan for me. Although it was quite a wrench to tear me away from Ynyslas on Saturday morning. I had arranged to meet Mark in Colwyn Bay, but before I left I wandered over to the beach in the early morning sunshine. The skies were blue with the sun...

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Paddling and Camping in North Wales

Alan Cole — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 09:18:58 +0000

Third weekend of the month, it must be time for the Dyffryn Conwy Paddlers kayak time trial in Llyn Padarn. The North Wales Surf Ski Paddlers were also thinking of organising some low-key, informal surf ski races over the winter so I suggested they do them on the same weekend. That way, those of us...

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Santa Hats at Llyn Padarn Time Trial

Alan Cole — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 06:40:51 +0000

With the 2017 Welsh Cyclocross Series done and dusted I was able to head up to North Wales to join in with the Llyn Padarn Kayak Time Trial Series on Sunday instead. I’d already missed races 1,2 & 3 of this series but it’s a fairly informal affair that anyone can join in with as...

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Surf Ski vs K1 Kayak – A Decision Made

Alan Cole — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:54:26 +0000

If you’ve read my recent post about kayaking at Llyn Geirionydd in Snowdonia you’ll know about my dilemma as far as surf ski vs K1 kayak is concerned. Surf Ski vs K1 Kayak I couldn’t quite decide if I should get a K1 kayak for out and out speed or a surf ski for more versatility....

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Sunny Surf Ski Session

Alan Cole — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 09:54:50 +0000

Having worked loads of extra hours last week, I was owed a bit of time. So, when the sun came out on Wednesday afternoon and the wind dropped off I couldn’t resist finishing work an hour early so that I could get out for a lovely relaxing surf ski paddle on the estuary. I met...

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Llyn Padarn Kayak Time Trial – Take 2

Alan Cole — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 08:32:26 +0000

After my first attempt at a Kayak Time Trial a month ago, it was time for a second go. So, on Saturday morning I loaded my Surf Ski onto the camper and headed off to Llanberis and the dark waters of Llyn Padarn. The surf ski seemed more at home on top of the van...

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Inflatable Canoe – Sevylor Panama

Alan Cole — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:28:33 +0000

Our latest ‘toy’ is an inflatable canoe that we bought from the unlikely source of Lidl in Aberystwyth. It is a two man inflatable canoe, although we can get the three of us in it fairly comfortably and it comes complete with seats and various storage compartments. The inner is your normal plastic rubber dinghy...

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