Jonny Hawkins
White Water Leader Kit List
Leading mates down a new section of river or guiding clients down their dream run can be an amazing experience. Carrying the right kit...
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Jonny Hawkins
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Bothies By Boat
We are incredibly lucky to have an organisation called the Mountain Bothy Association (MBA) that looks after a quirky selection of remote...
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Jonny Hawkins
Apr 3, 20222 min read
BC White Water Safety and Rescue Resources
The British Canoeing White Water Safety and Rescue training is designed for all paddlers operating in the white water environment. It...
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Jonny Hawkins
Mar 26, 20222 min read
Best Scottish Grade 4 Rivers
Scotland is a truly world class destination for white water kayaking. Our stunning scenery, varied geology and abundant rainfall combine...
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Jonny Hawkins
Mar 15, 20222 min read
Be Adventure Aware - Decision Making for WW Kayakers
Making the right decision at the right time is a crucial skill for white water kayakers. Which river should we paddle? Do we need to get...
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Amy Dunis
Mar 3, 20222 min read
What does having an AMI accredited instructor mean?
AMI stands for the Association of Mountaineering Instructors. The Association is the representative body for professionally qualified...
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Jonny Hawkins
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Can you help us reduce our plastic usage?
Over New Year, with a few friends, we agreed to the challenge of seeing how much we can reduce our plastic usage by. As well as the...
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Jonny Hawkins
Dec 22, 20213 min read
We're Caught in a Trap
How can avalanche tragedies help us become better paddlers? Heuristic traps rose to fame in avalanche research. They explain why the most...
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Jonny Hawkins
Dec 3, 20213 min read
Winter Hill Walking Resources
With winter arriving in the Scottish hills, I thought I'd pop together a selection of resources to help you prepare for the season ahead....
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Jonny Hawkins
Jul 15, 20204 min read
What kayak to buy?
With lockdown restrictions lifting, people are wanting to take to the water, but which kayak is right for you?
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Jonny Hawkins
May 28, 20202 min read
The best grade 3 rivers in Scotland
With so much amazing whitewater in Scotland it’s not hard to find sweet rivers to paddle. Here are my 5 favourite grade 3 runs all with...
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Jonny Hawkins
May 28, 20203 min read
Get a Grip!
Dave signals to eddy out. We are deep in a class 5 gorge surrounded by Bornean jungle, day 2 of a multi-day trip. Another waterfall. ...
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Jonny Hawkins
May 28, 20201 min read
Highland Kayak School
We are super excited to launch the Highland Kayak School today. Providing high quality kayak coaching and guiding courses in and around...
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Jonny Hawkins
May 1, 20192 min read
Guarding Against Shoulder Dislocations
The dislocation of a shoulder is a common injury in white water kayaking and we as paddlers can do a great deal to avoid it. The Risk The...
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Jonny Hawkins
Aug 4, 20182 min read
RAMP Up Your Warm Up
It's raining hard, the river is up, you have just got out of a hot car and are now standing, freezing cold by the river. You expect your...
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