The guys from Pyranha have been shredding it out in Portugal. Check out the edit here: Continue reading
Tag: Tom Parker
The first of the 2014 Unsponsored Q&A series has landed.
First up is Tom Parker. Tom Parker of Tomparkercoaching.co.uk is one of the UK’s most talented and experienced white water kayakers and coaches. With over 20 years experience on the water Tom has kayaked in around the world.
Tom started his coaching and guiding business in 2005 with the aim being to offer high level technical coaching in white water kayaking, comprising of skills courses in the UK and Europe, coach and leadership education and development, along with the full range of BCU courses.
As a talented boater and coach I was excited that Tom agreed to take part in the 2014 Q&A series. Enjoy….
How did you first get into kayaking? Who introduced you to the sport?
Me and a load of my mates had just moved up into scouts from the cubs. Around the same time, the troop were putting a kayaking course on. I wasn’t too keen but my mates convinced me and it turned out to be quite fun.
Since my first year of university I’ve always wanted to get out to the Italian Alps. Unfortunately the creeking season out there is usually in May which just happens to be university exam time. Finally, leaving uni and getting a proper job has it perks (besides the pay cheque).
Italian Alps – May 2013 from Mark Mulrain on Vimeo.
Dave, Russell, Ben and me headed out earlier than most groups. The early trip combined with a huge snowpack for the year left us a little nervous that river levels would be too high and that we would miss out on the classic runs of the area. We all breathed a huge sigh of relief when we arrived to find everything on the high end of good. Perfect levels! Continue reading
North East Kayaks & Paddles
Pure Land Expeditions
Northshore Watersports
Recent Comments