Kayaking is great – boating was my main sport and job for some 15 years. Over the last few years, with the scarcity of rain I’ve noticed a lot of river boaters moving move into biking as their main activity, so you're bucking a trend. Anyone else notice that?

UKRGB is good, can be a bit up its own ar$e at times, but the advice is sound. I'd second the advice about getting down to a club or get some coaching. Don't bother with the BCU, and nobody will check your license if you want to have a bumble on a quiet stretch of canal.

Edit: I live near the Waesley Hills and have a spare boat, if you fancy a session at some point, give me a shout.

dave

I'd second Gwithian – stayed at Gwithian Farm. Nice site, good showers ect, the beach has some good sets if you are learning. Two surf schools nearby.

dave

Hey

Harbourne would probably be your best bet. There are several along there, but keep in mind it's busy on a Saturday. Try the Junction or Plough – both pubs, not themed – they both do good food. The Plough has good mid week lunch deals – not sure about Sat. Buisimo (sp?) is ok – opposite the Waitroise.

There are a few more expensive restaurant also. Otherwise you need to go into the city centre.

If you short of cash, check out the 2 for 1 offers. Martin money saving expert often lists the deals.

dave

Yep – you can. There is a Skype download available for the 5800, although it's not great and works better when you are in a wifi zone.

Nice vid.

It's harsh enough walking down in the wet.