Paddlers that choose Tiderace kayaks are as varied as the communities we’re part of: coaches, distance demons, island lovers, journeymen, new and old hands.
Tom Thorpe
Kayak Model: Pace Tour carbon
Years Paddling: 27 years, 17 years sea kayaking and 6 years surfski
Approx height and weight: 180cm / 72kgs
Location: Outer Hebrides / Fort William
The Pace Tour is a serious machine and performs extremely well. The Pace catches downwind runs and carries speed very well.
About Tom: Tom has worked and lived in Cornwall, Outer Hebrides and soon to be living in Fort William. Tom started his outdoor career in 2004, working in outdoor centres across the UK. He also coordinated outdoor departments in schools for over 15 years. He has recently spent two years managing an outdoor centre on Harris. Paddling for work is very different to personal paddling, luckily he still gets to paddle to amazing places with clients.
Chris Wade
Approx height and weight: 185cm / 75kgs
Usual style of paddling:
Tell us something about a recent notable paddle:
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Hazel Marsh
Kayak model: Xceed XS
Years paddling: About 8 years
Approx height and weight: 5’5″ / 55kg
Usual style of paddling: Sporty and dynamic
Tell us something about a recent notable day out: It would be at the Falls of Lora at which my new Xceed XS has changed my experience of the Falls due to the lively response of the kayak which allows it to be easily positioned for the moving waters.
“The range of sizes in the Xceed has allowed me to be in a kayak that fits me the best, which allows me to gain the most out my kayak.”
About Hazel: After accomplishing her goal of being the youngest to pass the Advanced Sea Kayak Leader award on her 18th birthday, her new target is to work towards achieving her Advanced Sea Kayak coach whilst venturing into river kayaking to learn new skills and have more adventures.