The senior citizens section of Wombourne kayak club were out again this week trading Rob for Gary ( which did nothing for the average age of the group). Geoff did calculate that had Kee been with us the average age would have been 48, without him it was a few years higher ! This was a great day for working on kayaking skills with no beginners to worry about. Geoff showed us the left hand line through the boulder garden which was new to the rest of us. A thoroughly rewarding and enjoyable paddle finished off with Bala Mill Falls. Gary came into the eddy river left where we both watched John prevent a capsize as he came through the rooster and performed a superb, instictive Low Brace, okay he missed the eddy but the Low Brace was something to be proud of ! In his earlier paddling days John was often known a ” John the swimmer” but it is a rare occurrence to see him swim now, Taking Serpent’s tail, Bala Mill Falls, Town Fall et al in his stride. Me and Gary then broke in and finished off Bala Mill, Gary just drifting on down making it look easy.
Must have a word with Tim about getting some Wombourne Kayak club T-shirt with ” Old Guys Rule” printed on them !
Who’s out next week ?
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