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BRIANCON GORGE
I’ve just got back from 5 days whitewater kayaking in the French Alps (more info here if you want – like pictures and stuff). I haven’t done much whitewater paddling before, although I have done a few days in lots of different places – including seakayaking down the Grade 3/4 Ottawa river to film “This is the Sea 4”. My survival paddling has always been quite good!!

TREE DODGING ON THE CLAREY
THE CLAREY

I really enjoyed spending 5 days on the rivers, learning about reading the water and how to apply what I’ve learnt seakayaking in tidal races onto a river environment. We had some coaching from Tom Parker We stayed at the campsite by the slalom course at l´Agentiere la Besse and branched out from there. Highlights for me were 4km of Grade 4 rapids on the lower Guisane, running 7 drops at Fournel ( up to 12-15 foot), and our last run on the Grade 3+ Ond. I’ll definitely be returning to the river!
THE DURANCE

MARIANNE AND TOM ABOUT TO HEAD DOWN BRIANCON GORGE

‘BEFORE THE BITCHES GETS GOING – ONE OF THE ROCKS WHICH THE TIDE WILL POUR OVER

‘BUILDLING UP’
WATER POURS OVER THE ROCK SHELF FORMING ‘THE BITCHES’
THE BITCHES TIDAL RACE IN ACTION.

I’m home after seakayaking in South Wales, and whitewater kayaking in the French Alps. I’m still tired from a long drive back to the UK and not up to much work today! Here are some photos from Pembrokeshire Congratulations to John-Boy and Lou on their marriage!
BARRY PLAYS ON A POUR OVER IN ‘THE CLERKS’
LANDING ON SOUTH BISHOP FOR LUNCH
Alps photos to follow tomorrow.

We’ve been enjoying the warm, clear, sunny weather in Wales for the last few days, getting outside for walks and paddles. Today, Barry and I went to Penrhyn Mawr with Jim, Wayne, Paul & Pete. The tidal race was slow to build up but great fun. After lunch, the flow was faster with bigger waves. Great to be out on the water!

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