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Meet Paddy, learn what to expect and find answers to the questions guests ask before joining us on the river.
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Meet Paddy
Paddy specialises in silent swimming, sunrise spotting, camera avoidance and appearing unexpectedly throughout this website.
Paddy’s tip: The best sightings happen when you’re quiet, patient and enjoying the ride.
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Tips for entering and exiting a kayak safely from the beach, a dock or the water.
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Beginner-friendly tips for coordinating strokes, steering and paddling together.
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A quick introduction to kayak handling, paddle technique and the basics for beginners.
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Before you paddle
No. They are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed. We paddle through known habitat, keep voices low and let the river decide.
No. It is relaxed and beginner-friendly. Kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, waterproof phone pouches and a safety briefing are supplied.
Up to eight guests so the experience stays calm, personal and respectful of wildlife.
Eight years. Children aged 8–11 share a double kayak with an adult.
Comfortable clothes that can get damp, enclosed water-friendly footwear, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and drinking water.
Ready when you are
The river is waiting—and Paddy is probably pretending not to notice.
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