Nick Dennis
WCHA UK
The title above is a quote by Kenneth Grahame the author of the classic novel Wind in the Willows.
Over the hottest weekend of our UK summer so far with temperatures knocking 30 degrees C the UK Chapter met up ay Bolney Ferry Boathouse to paddle Old father Thames and its local backstreams. We were based just upstream of Henley Upon Thames but avoided that section of the river as it is the start of the world famous rowing regatta. Canoes and fast moving rowing eights are not great bedfellows so we stayed upstream in the comfort of the willow shaded backwaters and venturing out onto the main river only when necessary.
We followed Government guidelines to stay hydrated in the hot weather. At the campsite copious amounts of Pimms and river cooled wine and beer were consumed whilst when out paddling the rules say that if you see a pub you must go in; well it would be rude not too so we did....on several occasions. A chilled Guinness is great for paddlers.
The Sunday crew.
The canoe selection
Alicks "Painted Prospector"
At the pub with a lovely slipper launch
Any trying to look interested in Sams 14' Chestnut Prospector
A run down one of the backwaters St Patricks' Stream
Along the main river with some of the run down riverside properties!
Despite the heat a great weekend was had by all. We ate, we drank, we swam, we laughed and we paddled and eventually slept. Roll on the next one.
Cheers from the Wind In The Willows land!
Nick
Over the hottest weekend of our UK summer so far with temperatures knocking 30 degrees C the UK Chapter met up ay Bolney Ferry Boathouse to paddle Old father Thames and its local backstreams. We were based just upstream of Henley Upon Thames but avoided that section of the river as it is the start of the world famous rowing regatta. Canoes and fast moving rowing eights are not great bedfellows so we stayed upstream in the comfort of the willow shaded backwaters and venturing out onto the main river only when necessary.
We followed Government guidelines to stay hydrated in the hot weather. At the campsite copious amounts of Pimms and river cooled wine and beer were consumed whilst when out paddling the rules say that if you see a pub you must go in; well it would be rude not too so we did....on several occasions. A chilled Guinness is great for paddlers.
The Sunday crew.
The canoe selection
Alicks "Painted Prospector"
At the pub with a lovely slipper launch
Any trying to look interested in Sams 14' Chestnut Prospector
A run down one of the backwaters St Patricks' Stream
Along the main river with some of the run down riverside properties!
Despite the heat a great weekend was had by all. We ate, we drank, we swam, we laughed and we paddled and eventually slept. Roll on the next one.
Cheers from the Wind In The Willows land!
Nick
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