Friday 26th April 2013   A day working as Technical Advisor for Leicester Outdoor Pursuits in Markfield Quarry. This was a familiarisation day for SPA qualified to look at the potential as an introductory crag venue. Fine by me. A day working as Technical Advisor for Leicester Outdoor Pursuits in Markfield Quarry. This was a familiarisation day for SPA qualified to look at the potential as an introductory crag venue. Fine by...

  Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st April 2013   Having wanted to spend a night on Skomer for some time now, this was my first opportunity to run this trip for Sea Kayak Guides. I was also very fortunate to be supported by two excellent, experienced and very knowledgeable assistant guides Tom & Dr Lou Luddington. Tom works for the Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group http://www.pembrokeshireoutdoors.org.uk/ Dr Lou is an expert in...

  Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th April 2013   This was the start of this year’s excellent Guide Training Programme http://www.wild-scotland.org.uk/about-us/wilderness-guide-training-programme/ For me; this gave me the opportunity to catch up on the opposing modules which I could not attend last year. The first day’s training was Astronomy delivered by Rupert Hutchinson. This was a brilliant day which tried to put across the...

  Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th April 2013   A group of four keen, enthusiastic and competent paddlers provided an excellent couple of days. The big spring tide and southerly swell produced some exceptional conditions on the infamous “Bar” at the entrance to Salcombe Harbour. These were well in excess of what is required of the award at times. Unfortunately the strong winds and deteriorating conditions meant that we needed to...

    Monday 8th April & Tuesday 9th April 2013   Day one allowed me to observe Lee delivering the programme supported by some excellent presentations. I was more than happy to recommend him as a future BCU provider for the course. Tuesday evening gave me the opportunity to help Lee and Nick Arding install the promotional stickers on their kayaks for their forthcoming (depart 17th May) around the UK trip in aid of Clic...

  Sunday 7th April 2013   This and the following three courses were run in conjunction with Lee Pooley of International Coaching http://www.internationalcoachingandguiding.co.uk/   Using the Bolt Tail area off the South Devon coast, the fresh south easterly wind against the flood tide gave excellent conditions for the...