Sam's Blog

    Happy to be announcing a new sponsor! First of all, the guys and girls over at Cassette have been kind enough to offer you guys a 20% off card! Use discount code: SAMKAYAK at the checkout to save on your fresh new pair of sunnies.     So who are Cassette and why did I team up with them?     Cassette are an eyewear brand created out of a skate and snowboard shop in Idaho, America. Their goal is to bring high quality glasses to the market at a price which doesn't break the bank! Starting back in 2011 they haven't moved away from this ethos as still put froward great sunnies which aren't going to knock some figures from your bank balance.     Over at Cassette they have a G1ve program. What's that you ask, well let me explain. For every pair fo glasses they sell, whether that be sunglasses or prescription glasses, they will donate a pair of reading glasses to someone in need.     This is an awesome company to get involved with and hopefully help them to branch ou

    As per usual the Hurley Classic was another fantastic event! So great to see all of the young rippers out on Saturday for meet the stars. If your not aware of the event meet the stars is where the best paddlers in the world come down and take a group of young kids kayaking! This is the perfect way to inspire the younger generation and give them coaching at the same time.     I went out for the morning session on the water with Morgan, a talented little boater from Lee Valley. Together we looked at getting him onto the middle wave. On his second attempt he managed to cruse his way across to the middle wave. Amazing to be seeing Morgans progressions from play boating on the Legacy course to the wave at Hurley. Jumping for joy     Boater cross was an interesting event this year. The course had been changed from previous years which was nice to see! As always, it's always about taking part and not winning, mainly because I wasn't anywhere near winning ;) Super fun to f