Fluid Kayaks Team

I have just hit Nepal after being in Europe for worlds. I know worlds was a couple of weeks ago but today is my first day off the water in almost two weeks here in Nepal of Multidays and home runs. I am working for Paddle Nepal www.paddlenepal.com as photographer this season and loving every minute of it. (Nepal Update Soon)

Europe is an amazing place, I was lucky enough to get a lift through Holland on my way to worlds, There I stopped in to see Eric at Kanushop. They are the European importers of Fluid and have a great set up climbing wall, and a big range of boats and outdoor gear.

From Holland I drove to Worlds, only to be stopped by a German reporter and was asked the question "You know that kayaking is illegal on this river, What do you say to the police?" Self restraint was working over time and but I gave a proper answer.

Worlds was the best worlds ever, I have not been spending much time on small features and didn't do so great at worlds but it was great to see many old friends and paddle with fellow Fluid members, Paulo, Ibra, David - Our fearless team manager and Val. I made it my mission to get down the local creeks as much as possible and in the end was sprinting the home run out of Interlarken catching no eddys.

A day of amazing canyoning in central Switzerland with the boys gave me a last little bit of adrenaline to leave Switzerland. From there I manager to get a lift to Plattling the site of the 2011 worlds for a quick look. Thanks to Eric from Kanushop for the help and to all those that supported me, looked after me, gave me lifts and partied with me in Europe. Cheers! Lachie

Photos of Mathieu, Paulo, and myself. Photographers:Anthony Yapp, Lachie Carracher and Adriene's Mum!