Four Star

I passed my Four Star Sea Kayak award, so that means I can compete in the Hebridean Challenge. Phew! I suppose if I hadn't passed, then TeamTGO would have become a four-person unit, but now that's not an issue.

I've also bought a new sea kayak. Well, third hand actually, but new to me. An all white P&H Quest, previously owned by Douglas Wilcox and before him Mike Thomson of Scottish Paddler Supplies. I pick it up Friday.

I'm recovering well from my series of injuries. My neck and back held up well throughout the four star training and paddling, I had a good run around Richmond park in London on Saturday night, and my personal trainer Scott Masterton has started putting me through physical hell again. And nothing new has strained, snapped or broken, which is good.

Jerry and I will look at a rental van tonight, checking out whether it has the sort of roof rack to which we can add kayak bars and bike carriers.

So... without wishing to tempt fate... all seems to be going well for TeamTGO.