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Steve Backshall joins
British Canoeing to launch
National Go Canoeing Week
Steve Backshall joined British Canoeing at Lee Valley White Water
Centre in May to launch this year’s National Go Canoeing Week
I’d encourage everyone to get
out on the water this half term for
National Go Canoeing Week.
Canoeing is a great activity for everyone
regardless of age and ability. There
is a paddlesport for everyone, from
white water rafting to stand up paddle
boarding. You can pack a picnic and
the whole family into a Canadian canoe
and have your own big adventure.
Or pop along to your local club or
centre to find a beginners session.
It doesn’t cost much to get involved
but the benefits are fantastic.
Turn to page 43 to read
our interview with him
to find out about how he
got into paddling, how
kayaking saved his life,
the surprising items he
takes with him on every
adventure and who he
would like to be stuck in a
boat with!
As part the launch event 3 lucky Go
Canoeing fans and their friends
won the chance to take on the
white water course and embark on
a rafting adventure with Steve!
they got
You can read more about how
e photos
on on page 64 but here’s som
from the day!
Congratulations to Caroline,
Luther and Sarah!
The Adventurer and TV presenter is
a lifelong paddler, having taken up
canoeing in the scouts as a youngster
and is joining National Go Canoeing
Week as an official ambassador.
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I’d urge everyone to get on the water,
just make sure you log your miles and
you could win a great prize.
Steve Backshall