Visit from sweden

Fantastic paddling weekend (LAST week) with Emma and Trent , training hard and exploring close to home Did a short, sharp speed session into messy waves, then paddled round the Bass Rock with some lovely surf on the way back (Friday), a really long interval session around Fidra, the Lamb, Craigleith and the Bass (Saturday) and an upwind paddle round St. Abb's Head (Sunday). I was so glad to have company for those sessions, and to be able to show off our beautiful coastline!

Super grateful to Carbonology Sport UK for the boats and paddles to make this weekend possible (my own was already on the way to Eurochallenge).

-- perfectly timed before my first international race this season, the time on the water, the conditions, the landscapes and our lovely chats reminded me what paddling is all about for me and how much I appreciate our community. Even when we get together to compete, sharing the sport we love is what matters most.