News – Page 4 – Squarerock Inspirational Stuff

UGANDA 2016

I finished sixth form last June and with at least a year free from education I knew the first big trip I wanted to take was to Uganda. Over the... Read more...

FRANCE TRIP

Every year, Westminster Boating Base, the kayaking and sailing club in the centre of London, decamps for sunny France, in a tradition that started in the late 1980s. The destination... Read more...

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A WIN AT THE BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

After an early 6am start from home we arrived at the course for about 9am ready to start the briefing. There was a surprisingly large turn out this year with... Read more...

BIG, LITTLE, FLOATY AND SINKY – THE MANY BOATS OF THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

What a packed weekendWith everything from Boater X races and King of the Wave to freestyle competitions and cartwheel challenges, the British and Club Championships is always an awesome event.... Read more...

OTTAWA 2016

Approaching thirty is an important milestone for anyone, and for me it finally tipped the scales in a very special way: I’ve now been kayaking for more than half my... Read more...

BANK HOLIDAY AND FLAT WATER FREESTYLE

The sun is out this weekend and with the lack of water in the rivers I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to get out in my playboat for... Read more...

FRENCH ALPS 2016

‘You’re taking playboats to the Alps?!’ This was the most common response we received when telling fellow paddlers about our planned trip to the French Alps.Our reply?‘Sure, why not? It’ll... Read more...

NEW SQUAREROCK TEAM PADDLER – MICHAEL SHAW

We would like to introduce the newest member of the Squarerock Team – Michael Shaw, watch this space for more from Michael over the coming months. Read more...

RAMPING IT UP!

After the appearance of a ramp at the SAS Hurley Classic event a few years ago, it has been in the back of everyone’s minds… could we build a ramp... Read more...

JACKSON KAYAK ROCKSTAR XS – TEAM REVIEW

I am short and very light.Since getting too tall for the Shooting Star around three years ago, these two factors mean I have constantly been challenged by the larger volume... Read more...

PADDLESPORTS FESTIVAL – DEMO DAY

Please come and join us at Lee Valley Whitewater Centre this weekend (25th/26th June 2016) as we have been invited to take part in a Paddlesports Festival hosted by Silverbirch... Read more...