Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Press & Journal office in Inverness called me before the weekend. I had a couple of friends notify me that I’d made it into the national press. It’s odd to see your name in a paper, even odder to … Read the rest of this entry →

It’s taken me a couple of days to get this footage trimmed and sorted out online. I guess I’m still learning the tech thing. It was the 23rd January, with a 3.3m tidal difference at the Falls of Lora, under … Read the rest of this entry →

Thanks to Harvey of Fresh Fish for preparing some boat decals for me. I think they look good. What do you think? I also addressed the leaky skeg box problem with some lovely silicone sealant, hopefully it’ll set enough before … Read the rest of this entry →

Rather than the larger paddle I’d planned for training I just took a take a wee blast to West Kilbride to visit my mum. She’s just had her toes wired in hospital. I assume the operation went wrong because if … Read the rest of this entry →

A few conversations over the past months have highlighted a concern people have towards charitable adventures. This morning I had a conversation where it was implied that I was using charitable funding to make my expedition happen. Contrary to this … Read the rest of this entry →

Big thanks to all my supporters so far. We are 1/3 of the way to the target! I am really really stoked again! I feel like the guys on blue peter, only they’re far snappier dressers than me.

49 days till official start date…..but I might go in 42 if the weather looks good.