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Greenland or Bust Expeditions: Anglesey
Dates: May 11 to 17, 2013
Location: Anglesey, Wales
Guides: Helen Wilson and Mark Tozer are both accomplished paddlers and frequent guest coaches at symposia and kayaking events across the U.S., Europe and the rest of the world. They are based out of Northern California, U.S. where they offer coaching and trips via Greenland or Bust - www.greenlandorbust.org.
Description: North Wales is renowned amongst sea kayakers all over the world for its rugged coastline, tidal features, historic sites and outstanding wildlife. In particular, the coastal waters and spectacular scenery around Anglesey make this area an ideal location for a boat-based expedition, and it is the perfect setting for improving essential paddling skills. Our aim is to attempt a circumnavigation of Anglesey, a trip of approximately 70 miles, in five days. We plan to use the spare days for trip preparation (food shopping, boat collection) and visiting other locations, such as the Llyn Peninsula.
We are offering the opportunity to complete the following BCU qualifications during the trip: BCU 3 Star Sea Assessment, BCU 4 Star Sea Training, BCU Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning.
Considerations: Weather will be the deciding factor in successfully completing the whole trip. If the weather is too poor we can operate from a base camp, and suitable day trips will be offered. Distance achieved each day is dependant on tides/winds and overall group ability. To save on weight and equipment we recommend participants pair up with camping and cooking equipment.
Prerequisites: From the challenges offered by ‘The Swellies’ to the scenic cliffs of Holy Island to the lighthouses of Penmon and South Stack, there is plenty to see and explore as we kayak around the island. Strong tides and winds of Force 3 to 5 are often encountered, so to get the most out of this multi-day camping expedition it is important that participants have experience of paddling in these conditions and are fit, active paddlers. We advise using the BCU 3 Star / ACA 3 syllabi as a means of benchmarking personal skills.
Contact: For more information, expedition costs, boat hire options or to book a place, e-mail info@greenlandorbust.org.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Greenland or Bust UK Classes: March
For more details, you should access each link.
Date: March 2, 2013
Cost: £60
Cost: £60 per class
Date: March 10, 2013
Cost: £60
Location: Summit to Sea, Anglesey
Date: March 9, 2013
Cost: £60 per class
Cost: £60
Location: Summit to Sea, Anglesey
Date: March 30 & 31
Cost: £60
Description: Simplifying the Roll
Location: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Hertfordshire
Contact: For more information or to book a place e-mail us. Many thanks!
Cost: £60
Description: Simplifying the Roll
Location: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Hertfordshire
Contact: For more information or to book a place e-mail us. Many thanks!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Surviving Alone in Alaska
Heimo Korth is the last man standing in 19 million acres of Alaskan wilderness. His neighbors are polar bears and caribous. Say good bye to civilization and see how they do it in the arctic circle on the last frontier in America.
In 1980, Jimmy Carter established the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the Alaskan Interior, cutting off 19 million acres of prime boreal wilderness from the mitts of fur trappers, oil tycoons, and would-be lodge owners alike. Only six families of white settlers were grandfathered in and allowed to keep cabins in the refuge—of them, only one still stays there year-round living off the land. His name is Heimo Korth, and he is basically the Omega Man of Americas Final Frontier.
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
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