The PaddlerUK magazine December 2015 issue 5 | Page 17

Bren Orton

Quickies

If you could paddle with anyone in the
world dead or alive who would it be? 
Charlie Beavers.

Pick two celebrities to be your parents…
Rhonda Rousey and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Can you
imagine how badass their kid would be?

Are you a bathroom/shower singer and if
so what do you sing?
I neither sing, nor shower (often).

Name one actor/actress you would love
to get naughty with?
Emma Watson.

An ideal night out for you is?
Staying at home and reading a book.

What one luxury item would you take
with you on a desert island?
My carbon Pyranha Jed, on the off chance that the
desert island had good surf around it.

If we came to your house for dinner,
what would you prepare for us?
I don’t have a house!

What’s in your fridge right now?

Fridges are for rich people. In the Demshitz cooler we
mostly have warm beer, hot sauce and an assortment of
semi-rotten veggie burgers.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Yes. I still remember the day I saw the finished
Pyranha Jed for the first time.

What’s your favourite animal?

The Panda Dolphin (also known as the Killer Whale).

Favourite sport’s team?

Demshitz / Miami Dolphin’s cheerleaders.

Who are your kayaking buddies?

Demshitz, Rob Harris, Dougie Cooper, George
Heyworth- Hill, Martin Koll, Kalob Grady, Paul Palmer,
Kaelin Friedenson, The Irish boys, etc.

What’s the most boring question you are
often asked?
“How much money do you make from kayaking?”
“How do I get sponsored?”

Fill in the blanks: I am _____?
Ginger.

Any final shout outs?

Big thanks to all my friends, family and sponsors that
help me to dirtbag it around the world and kayak in
amazing places. Palm Equipment, Pyranha Kayaks,
Werner Paddles, Shred Ready and Dewerstone.

Main photo: Joe Morley

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