John Willacy is well-known in the fast sea kayaking community as both a highly-accomplished paddler, a multi-time national champion, and designer of the Rockpool Taran. He holds numerous circumnavigation and crossing speed records as well as being the only person to have circumnavigated the UK both clockwise and counterclockwise.
Today we will be talking with John about the paddling playground that is Anglesey and we'll get his take on the strategy of going around islands or across water really quickly.
Enjoy today’s episode with John Willacy!
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