Thursday, November 26, 2009

The return of the Joint Adventures Blog

November 27th 2009



Long time no blog you might say. The floods kept us busy last week and now people are well on the to clearing up. The towns of Cockermouth and Workington in the North Lakes were more devestatingly hit than the South Lakes, but that didn't stop Coniston being cut off for about 4 days to all but the largest of vehicles.



We have had our usual smattering of white water kayaking sessions this Autumn, particularly during half term at the end of October. We have also expanded our fleet of kayaks with touring boats, and some more sea kayaks. I reckon that a lot of people get put off kayaking because they get put in poorly outfitted boats and take a week to recover from a half day session. All our boats have back rests and adjustable foot rests.

With well fitting boats it's good to get people into moving water kayaking. Running rivers and surfing small waves is how we hone your skills so that the session is exciting, without being too dramatic. Gorge Walking featured as usual

It wouldn't have been half term holiday if we didn't go gorge walking! Wet suits and full water proofs were the order of the day, which ment that everyone could enjoy the fun as usual.



We even had what is probably the last of our out door climbing of the season, but as Keswick climbing wall has re-opened we have the chance to go indoors (we know about Kendal as well).


September was lovely, and October wasn't bad, but it looks like November might just prove to have been a little too wet; even for the most serious of white water head bangers. But it has been good to get out with people on the rivers, and I suppose you could say that the white water canoeing and kayaking season is well under way. I'll blog again sooon, Adam