I have decided to put up some quick FAQ / Tips pages for Colorado owners so that they can skip some of the silly mistakes I did

Main index is here :  http://da.mned.co.uk/colorado-quick-start-howto/

Done:

• Inflating Tips 25/10/2008
• Deflating Tips 26/10/2008

To be added:

• Skegs
• Getting in/out easily
• Paddles
• Speed vs Hardshells
• Clothing
• Suppliers
• Handy sites

Yesterday I  went out for a trip on the Severn with Dave and Alan from SoTP.  Was good fun

Our put in point was at Hampton Lode, there used to be a ferry over the river there until last year when it was washed away in the same rains that did for the SVR :(    Our take out point was at Arley which is approx 4.7 miles down river.

The river was a little, erm,  frisky :)  It was estimated that it was about 8 feet higher than normal and there was a lot of debris in the river.   Dave estimated that last time he did this trip it took him about 3 hours ish.  Due to the strong current we flew down it in about 1.5 hours

Damn good fun :)  Landed at Arley for a cup of tea and a bacon sandwich in the tea rooms

One thing that puzzled me with the bacon sandwich was that for some reason it was served with a small stack (about 5) plain pringles.  This did baffle me somewhat but at least it was not grated carrot

Went for a paddle at the weekend with some lovely people off SOTP
Went all round Bala lake (in Wales for the geographically disadvantaged) in the wind, rain and glimpses of sunshine. Weather was not too bad though but I must remember to keep my boat inflated
My new dry trousers worked though which was a bonus as although I did not fall in I did have to wade a little bit
Sadly no piccys as they did not come out very well, I think I need a new camera, one that is waterproof might be an idea