PADDLER 100
PADDLER 100
We had a bit of everything thrown at us , from days when it was too hot to paddle to nights spent holding tents down so they didn ’ t fly and everything in between . We didn ’ t just survive it ; we thrived in our small expedition community , supported each other , and learnt a hell of a lot about ourselves , each other , paddling , and expedition life .
My philosophy for guiding , particularly international trips , is simple . I am there to oversee safety and the long-term strategy of the expedition . I strive to prepare and train all the skills needed beyond paddling . Sharing expedition skills and experience I have honed over 16 years and thousands of nights camping in bizarre and wonderful places . In essence , I like to coach expeditions rather than guide them . I have the best job in the world because I have the privilege to see all the toil and effort pay dividends when individuals become a team and an expedition becomes a holiday .
The expeditions were part of the new Plas y Brenin EMBARK initiative .
EXPEDITIONERS AND CONTRIBUTORS :
Deborah Reekie , Gemma Holloway , Alice Smith , Alice Lieutier , Louise Goodman , Lucy Bryant , Chris Smart , Katy Winterborn , Fraser Winterborn , Marion Baker , Pete Ogan , Phil Pascoe , Rachel Chamberlain , Alex Menniss , Christine Walker , Danie Bax , John Attree , Lucyjane Padgett , Kevin Walker , Hannah Rice and Patrick Cawley . Special mention should also go to fellow guides and coaches Lou Beetlestone , Annabel Finch and Oliver Sandeman .
Dave Janes has spent a lifetime in boats . Dave is an accomplished expedition paddler with first descents and first ‘ portages ’ to his name , and he is always looking for the next adventure . Dave is an experienced coach at Plas y Brenin ( the National Outdoor Centre ), sharing his passion and enthusiasm with students to enable and encourage adventures and wilderness experiences .