Articles
Wills Wing U2:160
I bit the bullet and purchased my very first 'brand-new' glider, the Wills Wing U2 160 - here's my thoughts about this glider!
06 Feb 2015
I bit the bullet and purchased my very first 'brand-new' glider, the Wills Wing U2 160 - here's my thoughts about this glider!
06 Feb 2015
Aeros Target 16 Novice Hang Glider
My thoughts on the Aeros Target 16 hang glider, Aeros' glider aimed at novice and recreational pilots.
04 Feb 2015
My thoughts on the Aeros Target 16 hang glider, Aeros' glider aimed at novice and recreational pilots.
04 Feb 2015
Hard Going at the Dyke
I arrived at the Dyke for 13:00 and already gliders were in the air. There's wasn't much in the way of cloud but the wind was strong, so I decided to flat rig the U2. ..
24 Jan 2015
I arrived at the Dyke for 13:00 and already gliders were in the air. There's wasn't much in the way of cloud but the wind was strong, so I decided to flat rig the U2. ..
24 Jan 2015
Truleigh and Back - 4 Times!
I ran hard down the hill before I was lifted into the air. I re-checked airspace then turned left and followed the contour of the hill around the bowl and onto the north facing part of the ridge…
18 Jan 2015
I ran hard down the hill before I was lifted into the air. I re-checked airspace then turned left and followed the contour of the hill around the bowl and onto the north facing part of the ridge…
18 Jan 2015
Eddy Hopping
Article describing the Eddy Hopping technique for moving a group down a section of white water.
18 Jan 2015
Article describing the Eddy Hopping technique for moving a group down a section of white water.
18 Jan 2015
Leap Frog
Article describing the Leap Frog technique for moving a group down a section of white water.
18 Jan 2015
Article describing the Leap Frog technique for moving a group down a section of white water.
18 Jan 2015
Eskimo Rescue
Article describing the various techniques for righting a capsized kayak using the eskimo rescue technique. This is often used before the paddler has perfected rolling the kayak.
18 Jan 2015
Article describing the various techniques for righting a capsized kayak using the eskimo rescue technique. This is often used before the paddler has perfected rolling the kayak.
18 Jan 2015
Cartwheels
The cartwheel seems to be one of the first 'modern' play boat moves that most aspire to perfect. A cartwheel looks pretty impressive but in essence there's not a great deal to it - it's a series of sweep strokes with some careful edging and body rotation - it just takes a bit of practice to bring all the elements together and hey presto, you're there!
18 Jan 2015
The cartwheel seems to be one of the first 'modern' play boat moves that most aspire to perfect. A cartwheel looks pretty impressive but in essence there's not a great deal to it - it's a series of sweep strokes with some careful edging and body rotation - it just takes a bit of practice to bring all the elements together and hey presto, you're there!
18 Jan 2015
