ianvaile.blogspot.com
waterlines: September 2011
http://ianvaile.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html
Sea Kayaking, mostly. Wednesday, 28 September 2011. The Hawkesbury: picking a paddle. I’m training for the Hawkesbury Classic again (. Http:/ www.canoeclassic.asn.au/. Eighth consecutive year, the second time I’ll be doing it in a single. On the last weekend I did a 40k return training run from Wiseman’s to the far side of Last Pit Stop. I joined Raewyn, Neil, Mark Schroeder and Roger White. Ready to go, Rae's Flash in the BG. My Mirage in front, with Aleut on foredeck. My options for boat were Greenland...
ianvaile.blogspot.com
waterlines: October 2011
http://ianvaile.blogspot.com/2011_10_01_archive.html
Sea Kayaking, mostly. Monday, 24 October 2011. Down To The River. The Hawkesbury Canoe Classic: Australia’s most famous paddle marathon, an alleged 111km down the Hawkesbury overnight. This was my eighth time along the creek, second time solo. Cathy doubled up with Rae to paddle the 730, I was in my trusty Mirage 580. This time around I was using the Greenland blade, Ron Steinwall’s #228 carbon fibre number. Most of the NSWSKC paddlers. Usual palaver: a carload of gear, food, water, registration, scrutin...
ianvaile.blogspot.com
waterlines: September 2014
http://ianvaile.blogspot.com/2014_09_01_archive.html
Sea Kayaking, mostly. Sunday, 28 September 2014. What is the impulse that always drags you on, around the next bend, the next headland, over the next ridge? It’s so strong and so seductive. it must be hardwired. Why is it that you need to consciously decide to stop while your soul, left to its own devices, will trundle on happily forever exploring the next unseen thing? No exactly a beauty parade, but look at that determination! Munyang carpark, dry as, bro. This year we also found new country. Two y...
ianvaile.blogspot.com
waterlines: July 2014
http://ianvaile.blogspot.com/2014_07_01_archive.html
Sea Kayaking, mostly. Monday, 7 July 2014. A short weekend at the snow. So it all looked good: finally the snow-drought had broken, a week of decent falls and an optimistic outlook. After canning a trip on the June long weekend (too much bushwalking) suddenly it seemed the snow gods were lining the ducks up. I had arranged with the unsuspecting Mark Schroeder to head down, and then found my prior travelling companions Tony Murphy and Karen Darby were also planning to be south. Last we'll see of it. Here&...
ianvaile.blogspot.com
waterlines: New Country
http://ianvaile.blogspot.com/2014/09/new-country.html
Sea Kayaking, mostly. Sunday, 28 September 2014. What is the impulse that always drags you on, around the next bend, the next headland, over the next ridge? It’s so strong and so seductive. it must be hardwired. Why is it that you need to consciously decide to stop while your soul, left to its own devices, will trundle on happily forever exploring the next unseen thing? No exactly a beauty parade, but look at that determination! Munyang carpark, dry as, bro. This year we also found new country. Two y...
ianvaile.blogspot.com
waterlines: May 2012
http://ianvaile.blogspot.com/2012_05_01_archive.html
Sea Kayaking, mostly. Tuesday, 1 May 2012. In mid April we were fortunate enough to have Greenland gurus Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson visit. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend their clinics due to work but they held a club day on Sunday . I’ve put together a video of the demo that Cheri did with Turner narrating. Cheri demonstrates 37 different rolls. I missed shooting ( of all things) the standard roll and balanced brace, so that would make it 38 rolls. Here's what's in the video:. Roll With A Rock.
ianvaile.blogspot.com
waterlines: A short weekend at the snow
http://ianvaile.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-short-weekend-at-snow.html
Sea Kayaking, mostly. Monday, 7 July 2014. A short weekend at the snow. So it all looked good: finally the snow-drought had broken, a week of decent falls and an optimistic outlook. After canning a trip on the June long weekend (too much bushwalking) suddenly it seemed the snow gods were lining the ducks up. I had arranged with the unsuspecting Mark Schroeder to head down, and then found my prior travelling companions Tony Murphy and Karen Darby were also planning to be south. Last we'll see of it. Here&...
ianvaile.blogspot.com
waterlines: January 2014
http://ianvaile.blogspot.com/2014_01_01_archive.html
Sea Kayaking, mostly. Friday, 31 January 2014. I began to hanker for a new challenge. A couple of years ago I bought some Carbon Fibre sticks from Ron at Novorca. I had no idea how such things may be made…. This is the point at which the Imp of the Perverse habitually stirs on my shoulder and whispers into my ear the familiar words: “How hard can it be? The plan crystallised in my mind: a core carved from solid balsa, sheathed in a composite sleeve and locked in layers of fragrant epoxy goodness. Then of...
ianvaile.blogspot.com
waterlines: July 2012
http://ianvaile.blogspot.com/2012_07_01_archive.html
Sea Kayaking, mostly. Wednesday, 18 July 2012. Another breathtaking whitewater vid. Every now and again you come across a clip which is really beautiful. This is one. OF SOULS WATER: THE SHAPESHIFTER. It came from http:/ vimeo.com/43520139. Part of the NRS film festival. Ben Marr in Quebec. the night footage is extraordinary. I include this clip for criticism and review purposes only. All IP vests with underlying rights holders. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). NSW Sea Kayak Club.
ianvaile.blogspot.com
waterlines: February 2012
http://ianvaile.blogspot.com/2012_02_01_archive.html
Sea Kayaking, mostly. Tuesday, 28 February 2012. Busted two paddles in three days. This is suddenly a more expensive hobby. I’ve managed to break two cherished paddles in three days. One a carbon fibre euro, the other a handmade wooden GP. Hmmm Pause for reflection. Still in the surf zone, of course, so a stimulating little surf in, paddling Canadian style and bracing and ruddering Greenland style. The other half washed up on the beach a kilometre away. The #7 on the right against the neanderthal #5.
