No, they were just sat having casted and were just watching their floats in the river. I was clearly looking at them for some kind of friendly 'okay to pass or not' nod or smile, but nothing, they just stared neither at the floats or rod tips with their lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's...
Do fishermen learn a death stare at fisherman's school? I think you guys have the best stares in the business. I went passed a couple on the Adur, being really cautious, slowed down and moved to the opposite bank to the lines and was looking for some kind of acknowledgement either way whether I...
Pumping up a paddle board is of varying difficulty depending on the quality of your pump. My Aqua Planet kit was cheap and cheerful at £275, but the pump is a bit crap and my arms feel like Popeye after a can of spinach when I get to anything like 14 or 15 psi. A Red board that will cost you the...
The worse that happens is you get wet! :D
Honestly, there are a few friends I know with shite balance and after a while they get their 'paddle board legs' and are fine. Takes a bit of getting used to, but your brain soon retains the muscle memory (which is good exercise in itself) and it's...
As a windsurfing fanatic in my late teens, I looked at SUPS and did think what a load of bollocks. However, with my windurfing equipment long since sold, and too many kids to look after, I opted for a paddleboard last summer and I bloody love it!!
It is actually very good exercise for your...