In the last few days, the kayaking community has lost a number of paddlers.
It is in these sad times that we remember that this sport, however much we may look away from the consequences, is an extreme sport, and worthy of all the caution given to ski-ing or climbing etc. It is only now that people truely see why someone can't be pressured into getting onto a river - could you live with that on your conscience?
Everyone will be thinking of how the families will be feeling, but I can't imagine what the paddlers who were with these people are going through right now: I hope I never will.
About Me
- Paul Walker
- Where do I begin? I'm a student of Astrophysics at the University of Glasgow. My main interest is in Astronomy, but they say I can't do that on its own so I'm stuck. Been enjoying a successful year this year as President of the Astronomy Society, and am looking forward to handing over the reigns later this year. I'm a steadfast lover of classical music, particularly of the works of Tchaikovsky in the Romantic Era. This interest led me to compose music throughout my time at high school and uni. I am a keen (if not very good) kayaker. In the last five years, I have been on the University Canoe Clubs committee twice, on three trips to the French Alps, and have paddled 44 different rivers. Suffice it to say it's become a passion.
Chateax Quayras
There is nothing more beautiful than a French castle, and a moat to kayak down
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