Sunday 16 August 2015

More Avon Kayaking


More kayaking on the Avon yesterday - Saltford to Swineford and back:




 




 
 
 



Apparently (according to the lady in the Jolly Sailor) a lot of kayakers shoot this weir - we're going to give it a go, but not before getting some helmets.



4 comments:

A Heron's View said...

Perhaps you might consider buying lifejackets along with the helmets ?

Chairman Bill said...

You can't use lifejackets with kayaks - they get in the way of the arms. You have to use "buoyancy aids", as they're termed. However, as far as I'm concerned, I'm using lifejackets the minute we go sea kayaking.

As for needing buoyancy aids for the schute - the water in the river is only up to your navel - or rather, my navel.

Chairman Bill said...

PS - did you notice the heron viewing?

A Heron's View said...

Yes, I think he is a relation :))