Gene17 Adventure Paddler’s Weekend
Saturday night's talks had the bar jam packed - possibly for the talks, or for the free goodies given out in the interval...
This weekend marked the annual Gene17 Adventure Paddlers’ Weekend, bringing together boaters from across the UK and further afield to enjoy some of the Devon’s finest rivers. With good water levels on both days, and a huge turnout both on the rivers and in the bar, the weekend was certainly one to remember
Saturday night’s talks were as always among the weekend’s highlights, kicking off with Adam, Pete, and Spike’s Peruvian adventure, followed by Luke’s series of Vietnamese epics, and some stunning as ever footage from Big O himself Olaf Obsommer. Saturday night also saw a moving and hugely entertaining photographic tribute to Chris Wheeler, offering a brief insight into his incredible life and adventures.
Here are some photos from the weekend, thanks to everybody who came down and got involved. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event, so if you haven’t yet been, we look forward to seeing you there…
The group of miscreants collectively known as Team Palm pose for a photo in their shiny new PFD's.
Ed Smith on the lip of Euthanasia Falls.
An anonymous yet noble hero reaching out to a paddler in need.
Paul 'Cheesy' Robertson showing off some silky smooth skills in the Axiom
Tom Parker did sterling work whilst everybody else was dancing, managing to move all 78 of the imaginary boxes which littered the dance floor.
Germanic paddling Legend Olaf Obsommer enjoying the Plym on Sunday.
All Photos thanks to Paul Wilkinson.
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