Soon everybody was organised; a mixture of SOTs, sea kayaks, river kayaks and canoes, paddlers from 3* to total novice, two groups and off you go. One of the candidates was clearly phased by the variety of craft and range of capabilities; he was going to struggle!
Two 45 minute coaching sessions later, during which a friendly yachting family produced tea and cakes for Steve and me, we set off on a short journey to the mouth of the Brathay. I blagged a spare canoe so could tag along and watch Sue trying really hard to paddle our 16' barge solo and join in the various games as best she could. Good on her for sticking with it and picking up on several questionable "top tips".
By the time it came to the rescue drills everyone was thoroughly chilled and Steve made a good call in pushing the candidates straight into the more testing rescues and roll demonstrations. Much more and there would have been real casualties to have pulled from the water! Funny how this guy didn't seem to feel the cold though...
Greylag goose making the water look almost warm
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