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Llanberis, North Wales, United Kingdom
Hi, I'm Dave Brown and I'm based in Snowdonia in North Wales. I am a Mountaineering and Kayaking Instructor and Sports Coach. I run personalised courses and sessions for folks looking to improve in their sport or activity. Additionally, I am also available as a Personal Fitness Trainer and Coach or Coaching Buddy. I spend most of my time climbing, mountaineering and paddling with clients and friends and then also training in my own time. In addition, i also conduct Consultancy work, Centre Inspections, Book and Equipment reviews and Technical Advice. I look forward to seeing on the hills, on the water and just generally out there.

Saturday 24 October 2009

5 star sea kayak weekend


Last weekend was a chance to observe another L5 A5 Sea Kayak Coach running a 5 star sea kayak leader training, this is for my development as a L5 Sea and towards the A5 status.
It was a full three days on Anglesey, with a glorious sunny day on the first day, a cloudy two days to follow. The first day being one of those classic days, autumnal, crisp, clear and sunny combined with a trip out to the Skerries combined with a night paddle back.
The following two days were spent practicing personal skills and rescues in Point Lynas tidal race and then the last day was spent covering the remaining skills in the Straits. Open water navigation was done on all three days to compliment the repertoire of skill development.




I even got a chance to try out the new P&H Cetus MV for 20mins. Nice boat for some one of my skinny stature!







This week and next i am off to Cornwall for two weeks of Kayak Surfing, and the forecast is for a classic couple of days this week. Can't wait!
I also get to take a few Demo boats down with me from DB Exclusive.






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