We managed to get a day pass this afternoon to head out during daylight and the weather got better and better as we progressed. The plan was an easy paddle at DW effort from Teddington up to Sunbury and back. As expected we had to contend with quite a bit more river traffic than we're used to with the only major problem being a very fast rowing 8 and its support boat throwing up a big wave as we headed back to Molesey. we had to slow down but we got through it ok and then when we encountered it again we decided that discretion was the better part of valour and pulled over to the bank while they went past and the river settled again. We also saw another DW crew on the river heading down to Molesey as we made our way in the opposite direction which was encouraging to see.We had not taken drink out with us, which with the warmer temperature was a mistake but at 3 hours in duration it wasn't a big problem.
Another 2 paddles this week, hopefully 3 if I can get out in a K1 at some time. Posted the cheque yesterday so we're going to Devizes now whether we like it or not.
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