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Paddle updates – Channel Crossing!

Read below for my paddle updates detailing the journey from Newquay to Wales including my Channel crossing – here’s to waving goodbye to England! PADDLE DAY 7: Newquay to Crackington Haven After a lovely night listening to Cornish sea shanties courtesy of Newquay Rowing Club, it was up at 4.30 (their bed time) for a […]

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The Journey so far

PADDLE DAY  1 : Plymouth Marine Aquarium to Looe My first day I encountered pretty strong headwind (15-20); the saying goes that Starting is the hardest part, and it definitely felt like that. I camped behind coffee shop on sea front and tried to get as much sleep as possible. PD2:  Looe to Rosland Peninsula […]

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Finally Paddling

This morning (13th May) at 9am, my adventure finally began! Starting nearby Plymouth Aquarium, I set off for Looe. Unexpectedly strong winds meant this was a tricky first day, and I had to push through physical and mental challenges almost immediately.  Hopefully the map showing my live location will be up and running soon, so […]