In Training! Friday, October 05, 2007

It´s just been a big birthday for my dad and I am out in Spain celebrating with him. So since I´ll be paddling a long way in New Zealand in January, I figured I better do some physical training! Here I am on the golf course getting into shape! Just look at that swing!

Actually, in more relevant training, on Monday Barry and I will start an attempt to paddle up to Lewis in the Outer Hebrides for the UK Storm Gathering in 2 weeks time. Weather permitting, we´ll paddle from Skye, cross over to Lewis and then paddle around the island clockwise, arriving in Stornoway in time for the Storm Gathering. I´ve never been to Lewis before but I gather it´s very beautiful and the West coast can be very stormy with big surf. THe organiser of the Storm Gathering has already told me that the trip could be "ínteresting" if they have typical October weather! Of course, I say it´s "Training" but really it´s fun - or at least I hope so! Barry and I have not been on an overnight trip together before so October storms on Lewis should be a good test! Let´s hope we don´t drive each other crazy!!

I think there are a few places left at the Storm Gathering for anyone interested.