It's a great list, and one to aspire to - wether you're a parent, child or simply looking for a good time! I'm going to use it as the inspiration for a few blog posts, and on this occasion leaping straight to number 50, 'Canoe down a river'. A family favourite!
You can view the complete list by clicking on this link: 50 things to do before you are 12
No 1 son Jonny is ten years of age and he and I are paddling our tandem sit on top kayak across Bala Lake in Snowdonia. The sit on top is a fantastic way to introduce children to kayaksport. They're incredibly stable and easy to climb back onto should you tip over. No fears of getting stuck underneath them in a cockpit. You can leap on and off them at will, and they are superb to fish from on a warm summers day.
We have used our kayaks frequently to paddle away from crowded beaches to find hidden coves, drybags attached laden with food and drink - Swallows and Amazon type picnics in remote spots only accessible from the sea.
We've paddled into huge caves, backing in carefully in order to keep our eyes on approaching swells. A little dip of the paddle is all that's needed to allow them to pass safely under the boat without pushing you too far into the back of the cave.
In this cave we came across Arthur, a grand old man of a seal, who followed us around the coast for the next half hour, playing around the boats and even coming close enough to nibble away at the carrying toggle on the front of the our kayak!
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