Had a rather exciting package turn up on Friday, containing two sets of shiny carbon splits from Celtic Paddles. I'm genuinely delighted to be given the opportunity to use their paddles for my trip, as the expedition heritage that comes through in the design will hopefully help me fly through the miles.
I managed to get a short trip in today, and the great news was they felt fantastic. Changing my blades this close to the anticipated start was a worry, but they actually felt more natural than my old blades, which may say something about my original choices.....
When I took them out I tried to get a couple of pictures, turns out trying to take pictures whilst surfing is really quite difficult. Still, at least I now know what they're like to roll with!
Been paddling for 30 years mostly as a surf and whitewater boater. Living on the N coast of Devon and growing upon Anglesey has meant that the sea has never been more than a couple of miles away.
