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Paul Moss commented on DAVID's blog post In the sea in Cornwall.
"Looks awesome, whereabouts is Carhaythes Cove???"
Sep 15, 2011
DAVID and Zach Yurchuck are now friends
Jul 14, 2010
DAVID commented on Craigo's blog post GKFF Presents Wilderness Certificate of Appreciation for Warrior Transition Support
"Well done! I think ... what is actually going on here .. in english please ... support for Armed Forces is always a measure of a countries stature... but what has actually happened here please ...??? SGT Whiteside RAF. Proud to have served with the…"
Jul 12, 2010
DAVID replied to Hjalmar Larsen's discussion Tarpon 100 - wave riding capabilities
"Sorry but this sounds like operator induced stuff .. mind you ive been surfing, body boarding, and surf kayaking for 40 years .... maybe im not seeing the issues...have fun, safe .. or as we say in the UK " a bad workman blames his tools "…"
Jul 10, 2010
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PICT0018

small but perfectly formed female with all the lumps in the right places ( her lovely lady lumps ...Fergie)
Jul 10, 2010
DAVID replied to kathy and Andy's discussion Leaking tarpon 120
"Try some Palm surf straps to keep yourself in the kayak in big surf, fit across the inside of the knees and are ideal, WS haven't made any provision for fitting them, (how am i not suprised, must be their first kayak without mounts), but WILD…"
Jul 10, 2010
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Jul 9, 2010
DAVID replied to kathy and Andy's discussion Leaking tarpon 120
"Taking back to the dealer is not realy an option ...he's 346 miles away! £150 in fuel for a round trip. I have made various comments about a conversion kit to return to the earlier rubber hatches for those who use their kayak in rough…"
Jul 8, 2010
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Jul 7, 2010
DAVID commented on Ralph Southerland's blog post Waterproof Camera
"VIVATAR do a brill waterproof case for their low buget digital cameras.....£40 for camera and case...and it floats.."
Jul 7, 2010
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Jul 7, 2010
DAVID commented on Craigo's blog post Community Changes and New Fishing Forum
"why can't you just leave it as it is....who's complained..if anyone! I'm not a fisherman but the catholic nature of the sites present format lets you see all sorts of stuff.... a little advice ....KISS and , If not broken do not fix…"
Jul 7, 2010
dave tilly commented on DAVID's blog post GROOMSPORT NORTHERN IRELAND 5TH JUNE
"dave i also have a 140 and they are great i am in dublin and on kayak angleing ireland their are a good few wilderness lads on the site"
Jul 7, 2010
DAVID replied to Hjalmar Larsen's discussion Tarpon 100 - wave riding capabilities
"The Tarpon 100 IS BRILLIANT in rough seas, i would regularly launch in to atlantic surf off the north coast of Cornwall without any problem, just lean back and ride over the whitewater, plus great fun on the way in catching surf. have moved up to a…"
Jul 7, 2010
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CORNWALL

Off to Redruth in Cornwall for the next 2 weeks.2 weeks of morning paddling and surfing in atlantic swell and afternoons puttering about the creeks and by ways of the Helford river. I will be posting a daily photo report/journal and invite any comments as i go along. First pics on will be the 20th june, regards DavidSee More
Jun 18, 2010

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About Me
51, BRITISH, ULSTERMAN....(before we get edited out of history)
Kayak(s) of Choice?
TARPON 100
TARPON 140
Accomplishments
I am loved!,
Brought children into this world.
Removed other peoples children from this world.
Fought. Survived. Cared.
23 years service in Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
Grandfather to 2.
Husband to Julie.
Julies lover.
Company Director.
Soldier. .Northern Ireland. 1978-1981.
Ships Gunner. Falkland Islands 1982. RFA Sir Lancelot.
Phantom FGR2 Engineer Falkland islands Air Defence 1983. 23 Squadron Royal Air Force..
K8122057 Whiteside D.J. SGT Royal Air Force..Proud to have served.
September 1975 to September 1998.
Mountaineer.
RAF Leuchars Mountain Rescue Team.
Mountain Rescue Paramedic.
Time Trialist.
Pilot, Fast Jet. (Hunters).
SK8..skateboarding is not a crime!!
Surfer.
Monty Python Fan.
Favorite Places to Paddle
UK and Ulster
Travel throughout the UK, Ulster and Ireland, always have the kayak on the roof of the truck , happy to meet up and go for a paddle with others.

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In the sea in Cornwall.

Some pics from a wonderful 2 weeks in Cornwall. in the water every day, usually early morning, and the sea was exceptional calm for the whole time, and i ended up with the best sun tan i've ever had!!!

The ferry to the Scilly Isles in Penzance harbour.

the disused lifeboat station between Newlyn and Mousehole.…

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Posted on July 7, 2010 at 8:27am — 1 Comment

CORNWALL

Off to Redruth in Cornwall for the next 2 weeks.

2 weeks of morning paddling and surfing in atlantic swell and afternoons puttering about the creeks and by ways of the Helford river. I will be posting a daily photo report/journal and invite any comments as i go along. First pics on will be the 20th june, regards David

Posted on June 18, 2010 at 3:00am

GROOMSPORT NORTHERN IRELAND 5TH JUNE

Paddled out of Groomsport harbour at approx 0700hrs.

Sea conditions; flat and glass like.

Visability; 10 meters !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fitted the compass and went VHF for the first time this year.

Went to Ballyholme sailing club slip about an hour away then back to Groomsport.

Sea full of small jellyfish, about the size of a cricket ball, pulsing in the water.

Was suprised to see 4 Herons , asleep, one leg folded, on various rocky outcrops in the…

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Posted on June 10, 2010 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

PFD

I take it that 'PFD' is a life jacket?? That would be a 'LJ' then.......Some people love to make Engilsh a difficult language,,,,lol

Posted on October 25, 2009 at 4:30pm — 5 Comments

MARIZION .....CONTINUED..

0745HRS SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER.



Paddled away from the beach on glass like atlantic sea...weird!..so flat scupper plugs fitted, (practice golf balls...much easier than the factory supplied items).



Travelled out to the west of the mount then turned east to Perranuthcoe bay, many seals to-day.

Large bull followed me for 20- 30 mins, just keeping an eye on me....



Arrived at Praa Sands after about 1 hour of gentle paddling , pulled up on the beach and went to the… Continue

Posted on October 18, 2009 at 9:30am

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