Devizes to westminster training

Like tandem bikes, K2 racing kayaks have never really appealed. But Mike and Tim had designs for the Devizes to Westminster race and needed practice, so we went along for the ride. The Lune loop seemed a suitable venue - my first and last trip on a canal, and not one I have much interest in repeating it has to be said.

Some entertaining launching techniques provided a modicum of entertainment however…

…although the kingfisher was perhaps the colourful highlight of the day…

…soon after which Mike’s leaky K2 sank. Literally. And that, as they say, was the end of that.