Thames

We were contact by two gentlemen who were training for DW this year. They were interested in a bit of coaching on their technique and a bit more experience. So After two, hour long sessions on flat calm water on forward paddling techniques, we decided to gain some experience on the waters they were going to have to paddle. This meant a trip through central london on the tidal Thames.

A bit of caution ad consideration needs to be taken when considering this trip, as the nutorious undercurrents and other river craft can provide a challenge and with a spring tide the standing waves around tower bridge can get fairly sizable.

That being said,it is a great trip. There is no better way to see the sights of london and it is the closest you can get the houses of parliament and the london eye without going in them. A great day had by all, and a trip We intend to repeat as soon as the sun comes out.

I have done the stretch of the Thames from Putney to Wapping Twice now and both times have found a coconut floating down it. Very strange!