River Ice

December 9, 2025
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Thinking about river ice and the transformation of a river from rowing to skating and the benefits of avoiding thin ice.

A Canoe Came Back

August 8, 2025
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An unexpected email brings back memories of a 50 year old canoe that I had forgotten about and that has come back ready for another 50 years!

Connection to Water

November 23, 2021
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Our connection to water flows through art to health and wellbeing, making blue spaces the new green spaces.

Oceans of Tourism

June 7, 2021
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A cruise ship arrives in Venice for the first time in 17 months to protests, which gets me wondering on World Ocean Day about the impact of tourism on the oceans.

Paths to Protecting Rivers – Get on a Water Trail!

March 5, 2021
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Who knew going for a paddle would help in river conservation? Water trails highlight recreational use but connect us to the natural, historical and cultural values of rivers.

Rivers with a Gender

September 27, 2020
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A little linguistic observation on the rivers I have rowed over the years.

Protecting Oceans with Rowing

June 8, 2020
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Without water there wouldn’t be rowing. Without oceans there wouldn’t be coastal rowing. Rowers are giving back.

Water vs. Water Bottle

April 22, 2018
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Making small changes to your routines while travelling is easier than you think.