We will be posting suggestions for paddlers to follow that will show you how to prepare for a 1-1.5 hour event. Everything that we talk about in this series of posts will be applicable to the rest of your paddling training, so this is a good chance to learn how to apply a structured approach to your training.

This will not be technique training, we are assuming that you can paddle & keep your boat upright on open water.

The first real thing to think about for the Classic is boat selection. I'm planning on paddling my Avon K1 as it is quick & stable. Yes; you heard it first here, WP is getting back on the water in an attempt to test out the effect of a few months rest and a well placed cortisone injection!

Note; WP's idea of rest = not paddling, but cycling like a looney!

Cheers, WP.

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