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Late Spring 2022 issue 65 contents
Springtime is the best time to plan and start paddling…
The International magazine for recreational paddlers
Freestyle Worlds preview
By Steffan Meyric Hughes
The GB freestyle team
Presented by the Paddler magazine
#ShePaddles Cymru
By Nicola Forsyth
Crossing the eddyline
By Ray Goodwin
Safety lines
By Dimitri Vandepoelen
A chat with…
Chris Brain
Poolewe to Conon Bridge
By Graham Warren
Canoe Focus
British Canoeing’s Late Spring 24-page magazine
The river runner’s demise
By Corran Addison
Loch Awesome challenge
By Patrick Cruywagen
Shropshire Paddlesport
By Bill Norris
Q&A with… David Haze
By Sarah Thornely
Surf kayaking
Is this the year by Simon Hammond
Beyond Words challenge
By Gary Coulton
Reviews
Palm Equipment Quick SUP belt & SUP leash
Airbank Airbank D6 electric SUP pump
Keen Drift Creek-h2-sandal
Selk’bag Nomad sleeping bag suit
Cover: Chris Brain
Photo: Rachel Burke
Additional thanks to: Dale Mears, Supjunkie, Plas Y Brenin, Bence Vekassy/International Canoe Federation, Lisette Nixon, Ottilie Robinson-Shaw, Kevin Bonar, Seth Warren, Jason Ambrose, Bartosz Czauderna, Peter Holcombe, Ben Higson, Nichole Jones, Andy Aldred, Beth Kirby, Chris Hill, Jake Webb Photography, Landy Expedition, Howard Shep, Beckii Waters, Palm Equipment, Geoff Brain, Manuel Arnu, Patrick Beavis, and Oli Kershaw
