Hurley Classic 2008

Last weekend it was Hurley Classic and, as it was my first year, I was really looking forward to it. The day started with a fairly cold Sunday morning and a long trek down a muddy hill, thankfully without falling over, to get the the wave. When we got to the wave it was a [...]

Patagonian paddling…with a film crew

I’ve always fancied a paddle in the glaciers and fjords of Patagonia – that long cold place down south, with cuddly fleeces named after it. The pleasure of kayaking is simple for me – its an escape from wheels and tarmac. I’m paralysed from the chest down, and there’s nothing more freeing than being out on [...]

.. And the winner is..

 
The winner of the Palm Kinetic Paddle Jacket at Gene17’s APWE was Lee Renton from Dorset.
Congratulations Lee, let us know here which size and colour you’d like and we’ll post it out to you today!

Gene 17 Adventure Paddlers’ Weekend, River Dart

Vast amounts of paddlers rocked up at the River Dart Country Park this weekend for Gene 17’s Adventure Paddlers Weekend, and what a weekend it was! 

The lack of rain and subzero temperatures certainly didn’t put anyone off – the bunkhouse was booked out and all three carparks were rammed all weekend. Saturday started early for [...]

New Website LIVE!!!!

Hi Guys,
After many months of hard work the new BenBrown.co.nz is live! Drop in to check out tall tales, images and video from the adventures around the globe.
Enjoy!
Ben Brown

Free demos (and prizes) at Gene 17 Weekend

This weekend at the River Dart Country Park, UK, Team D paddler Simon Westgarth from Gene 17 presents a weekend of paddling, lectures and films. It’s always a cracking weekend and a good chance to paddle with old mates and get inspiration for the next trip.
The Palm bus is loaded and we’re looking forward to [...]