A positive paddle. Progress good, especially on the return run. Very cold conditions (-2) led to everything freezing including water bladders. @JonnyC: Despite starting out a little wobbly, probably due to the knocked confidence from early in the week, we did stay in the vessel this time, the second half certainly proved to us that if you take your mind off of stability it tends to sort itself out. We ended up covered in ice, we had frozen boat, paddle, spraydeck and BA, true condition training I ...

A cold paddle and swim between Bathhampton and Dundas aqua duct. @RichM: A very shakey start after a few weeeks gap … due to work and flooding, a brief swim but recovered well after turning too sharply. Further breakdown Please note, Leg 2 was walking to find re-entry spot. Date: Monday 26 November 2012 19:34 Duration - Tot: 01:26:30, Mov: 01:15:25 Distance - Tot: 9.8km (6.1mi), Mov: 9.7km (6.1mi) Speed - Avg: 6.8km/h (4.2 mi/h), Max: 9.2km/h (5.7 mi/h), MovAvg: 7.8km/h (4. ...

Training paddle up and back the K&A, very cold with ice on deck @JonnyC: Kennet & Avon Three Date: Monday 05 November 2012 20:23 Duration - Tot: 02:18:22, Mov: 02:12:56 Distance - Tot: 16.0km (10.0mi), Mov: 16.0km (10.0mi) Speed - Avg: 7.0km/h (4.3 mi/h), Max: 91.2km/h (56.7 mi/h), MovAvg: 7.2km/h (4.5 mi/h) Stops - Tot: 1 @RichM: A much smoother run, gaining stability Next steps: increase speed to 8 KM practice portages review lighting for bad weather Research & purchase gloves Excellent effort by Jon with steering in very demanding conditions

14.14 km / 8.79 m Bathhampton, Claverton, Dundas aquaduct, Avon cliff & return @RichM: We ventured out in rather foggy conditions leaving from Bathhampton by the George. I think we both had an air of nervous anticipation following our first experience in light of our first experience in the swimming pool. After rather a shaky start we got into a bit of a rhythm heading up the canalover the Dundas aquaduct towards Avoncliff. After an hours actual paddling we paused for a drink but being unable to acc ...

Evening paddle in the docks practicing technique @JonnyC: Setting out at dusk from Bristol Marina we paddled along the floating harbour, after passing the lit bridge we decided to press on to the Feeder Canal, and onward to Netham Lock. Having decided not to accept the social advances of the lock keeper, we paused briefly at the bridge to search for water and observe the wildlife before paddling back. Some difficulties with my control meant I deprived RM of his paddle for most of the journey. 6.2 m ...

An introduction to coast steering in a very sheltered cove nar Torquay. NB - log not technically Kayaking.

Basic climbing wall with six top roped climbs with varrying technical difficulty. Followed by crate stacking and zip wire at same site @RichM: Activities provided by Essential Adventure. Observation - the climbers were protected by a rope through a krab at the top and back to a krab anchored on a log - belayed using only an Italian hitch. Sub optimal group briefing, with poor explaination of climbing calls. Ropes and holds need maintenance. Near miss with belaying - each system should include a self ...

A circular walk from Venford Reservoir, through Hone Woods to Combestone Tor, Lunch at Horns Cross and back to reservoir. Rain, sun, wind, hail

An activity day including raft building and racing in small groups on a man made lake. When not rafting time was spent with small bore rifle / pistol shooting and Archery

We set off with a group of 17 cadets heading out in the rain following a theory session, briefing and kit check. Despite the weather we had a good walk along the coastal path from orcombe point towards Budliegh salterton and round in a circle.