Canoecopia Launch Party Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Alun and I are back in Wales after a sleepless overnight flight from Chicago. It's 5pm and the struggle to fight the eyelids from closing is getting tougher! Despite that, I'm feeling warm and content after a succesful and fun world premiere and launch party for "This is the Sea 3". I'd guess that 15-20,000 people rushed from stand to stand at Canoecopia over the 3 days of the show, white bags bursting with kayaking and canoeing goodies. The days flew by for me, filled with giving presentations or chatting with old friends and new aquaintances!

The launch party on Saturday night was full to capacity with about 400 people crammed into the High Noon Saloon in Madison to watch the world premiere of "This is the Sea 3". We watched two thirds of the DVD before it got late and the band started playing. After my initial nerves, I really enjoyed the evening as the atmosphere was lively and happy. I'm very grateful to Lendal for sponsoring the launch party and paying for me to come over and present the film. I didn't have my camera with me at the party so these photos were kindly sent to me by Derrick. Either he'd had a few beers before taking them, or he didn't stop dancing to take them!! Well, maybe it was just pretty dark in the room, but I actually think I look better with a little soft focus so I'm not complaining!

Next weekend is the UK premiere of "This is the Sea 3" at the Outdoor Show in Birmingham.