Paddling tips, tricks, news and gear reviews from an Unsponsored point of view

Month: November 2018 (Page 1 of 3)

Clear Access Clear Waters

British Canoeing has launched its Access and Environment Charter – Clear Access, Clear Waters – a campaign which sets out a vision to confirm access to the rivers and inland waters of England and to protect the environment.

It brings together the views of members, the wider paddling community and other key stakeholders to clarify our vision for fair, shared, sustainable open access to water. 

Based around three key pledges it sets out our vision and ask of the Government to address the matter of public access on water and protection of our environment.

Working with MPs, key stakeholders such as DCMS, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Inland Waterways Association and Canal & Rivers Trust, the Charter we have brought Ambition Six to life.

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Weils Disease – Leptospirosis

I’ve kept this quiet for the last 10 days as I didnt really want too many people to know. The post below was what I put on the 2 kayaking groups we go with, so it’s aimed at paddlers a little, but, it also lets everyone else know what has happened. I’m still rushing about everywhere, so may not have time to reply to any messages. Currently she is in Ward 35 of LRI, and doing well, in fact today she was far better than yesterday, so is improving each day.  She has her phone now, so when she has the energy, she may reply to some of the messages she has. 

I think it’s safe enough to tell the story now. It’s long, but please read it as it may save your life.

A few of you have met Rae Baker, anyone who goes to the Nene will have seen her multiple times.

On Monday 12th Nov. she said she was feeling like she was coming down with a cold. Tuesday was the same, aching, but no sniffles/sneezes. Wednesday she said her legs were really aching.She didnt go to work as she felt terrible. She thought this was due to a bike ride the previous Saturday.

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Freestyle Kayaking In Plattling

Zofia Tula gets some freestyle kayaking time in at Platting.

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YKK Zips At Palm Equipment

YKK Zips At Palm Equipment

These new YKK Aquaseal zips look awesome. 

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Movie Monday 26 November 2018

Welcome to Movie Monday 26 November 2018 here at Unsponsored.

The variety of whitewater edits being uploaded on a weekly basis never ceases to amaze us.

We hope that you enjoy this weeks selection.

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Social Media Saturday 24 November 2018

Welcome to Social Media Saturday 24 November 2018. Just a few Instagram posts that we’ve found and liked over the last few days.  Check them out.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqfvLYUjxDB/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet
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Epic Gift Guide – 2018

A great deal of outdoor equipment passes through the halls of Unsponsored HQ. Some great, some good and some not so good. We have put together a list of great gear for our Epic Gift Guide – 2018. 

Epic Gift Guide - 2018

We’ve broken them down by price to hopefully cover all bases.  All of the gear listed has been owned and tested by us.

Check it out!

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Beater Apparel

Beater Apparel

Beater Apparel is a newly launched company based in British Columbia specialising in off water gear.

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Bren Orton In South Wales

Bren Orton In South Wales – Bren has a couple of days off to relax.

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How To Perform A Throwbag Rescue

In this video Aquabatics Calgary Ltd cover the setup, basic execution and key points of rescuing a swimmer with a throwbag.

How To Perform A Throwbag Rescue

The video assumes you have some knowledge of what a throwbag is and you have a basic idea of how to go about throwing the bag.

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Movie Monday 19 November 2018

Welcome to Movie Monday 19 November 2018 here at Unsponsored.  The image below is from one of our Movie Monday selected videos.  Yes, that river is huge. Read on to view this weeks selection.

Movie Monday 19 November 2018

Enjoy!

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Social Media Saturday 17 November 2018

Welcome to Social Media Saturday 17 November 2018.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqDckfxn4Th/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet

Enjoy!

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