Still organising for the trip.....

Things are still going ahead for the trip, it hasn't been forgotten!

Alex and I were hoping to get the trip done this year in September but there's been a few problems, so for now the start date has been moved to Easter when the days start to get longer again. This will also give more time for training etc.

On June the 24th I took part in the Coquet Island Race in Amble. I raced in a plastic sea kayak (which is a touch heavier than the glass fibre boats that most other people used) in the 4 mile course and managed to win my class, which suprised me a lot!

You can see the results on this webpage http://www.auiq99.dsl.pipex.com/RaceResults07.html

I've also been out paddling in Blyth Bay for practise with the club, round the bay and up to Cambois behind the pier etc.

So for now I'm planning to get more practise too and keep my fitness up, (and also on the lookout for more races, I enjoy them a lot)

Most of the camping equipment has been sorted out save for a few items such as food which will be sorted out nearer the time.

Next update should be soon (and this time I mean it lol)


Kev