...seems to be writing a blog about how they're getting on writing a guidebook about going kayaking.
I guess Mark Rainsley was the first one that I came across doing this, and now it seems that Cailean Macleod is at it as well, with his blog about a book about kayaking in the Nortwest Highlands.
Is this the kayaking personalities version of a celebrity reality TV show?? Are Mark and Cailean soon to appear on Celebrity Big Brother - after all, these days it seems I hardly know anyone on any of these 'celebrity' shows, so it might as well be people I know!
I think Cailean has his work cut out though, as Mark has obviously set a standard for blogging and for building expectation of the forthcoming book.
Keep up the good work guys, the world awaits...
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I've just published new course dates for the rest of the year, if you're interested have a look here.
Mostly, these are sea kayaking courses throughout the summer, with some surf kayaking courses from the Autumn onwards. I've also included details of when I'll be at other events.
It would seem that the radio distress call made by Andrew McAuley has been released to the media, following a request through the NZ equivalent of a freedom of information-type piece of legislation. (If you want to read more click here - this does not link through to the recording)
I can only begin to imagine how terrible Andrew's position was when he made this call, and I hope I never find myself in this position. But I don't think I need to hear it to gain further clarity over the position, and I can't understand why it needed to be released.
I suppose there's two issues here: firstly, people's morbid curiosity, and secondly, is this what was intended when this legislation was passed?
I must admit, I do enjoy watching the TV shows, showing dramatic rescues, but then only in the understanding that in the end it all worked out well. I don't see the fascination in hearing the last words of someone who dies.
As for using the legislation in the way, well I have no real knowledge of the NZ system, but I frequently get annoyed by what the UK press uses our 'Freedom of Information Act' legislation for. It certainly isn't what was intended in many cases.
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