Peter Tranter

Portaging top tips

As a canoeist, I find myself drawn to obscure bodies of water and enjoy the challenge of getting my canoe and me there.

“Do you want to paddle a tributary to the Nile?” No need for discussion; I simply said, “Yes, please!”

Many images come to mind when you think of New Zealand and its two islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Who’s heard of the Piatua? Joe Public will have heard of rivers such as the Zambezi and the Nile.

Posted by Peter Tranter | May 30, 2024 | Paddle UK

The brilliant thing about living on our island nation is we have an abundance of paddling both inland and at sea.