bits and pieces.....

Canoes.
I now use an Ally folding canoe for all my trips. I can't rate them highly enough. The 18 foot model weighs only 21 kilos but has a huge carrying capacity, and the ease of transporting them around the world far outweighs any neglible disadvantage in handling when compared with a rigid alternative. Also they are very forgiving when you hit that unseen rock. They flex and bend over it rather than stop dead and flip.
http://www.allycanoes.com

Paddles.
Paddles come in all shapes, but I'm most concerned that mine are light, very tough, and can break into 2 sections for transportation. My Ainsworth C100 with alloy shaft has served me well on countless trips.
http://www.ainsworthpaddles.net

The Royal Geographical Society.
If you live in Britain, one place to go for advice and information is the RGS. The walls of its headquarters in Kensington are covered in portraits of all the great and heroic figures of exploration, and it feels like hallowed ground to anyone with a love of the subject. However it's not at all intimidating to approach with your questions. http://www.rgs.org 

Help and advice

 

 

 

I remember trying to get advice on undertaking jungle trips before my first expedition, and then, as now, there were very few people around with experience in

paddling off without local guides, and with the minimum of fuss and equipment.

'Why don't you try Major General Smythe-Fortescue',  suggested the Royal Geographical Society. 'He spent years fighting the Japanese in the jungles of Burma.'

So I penned a letter to this tough old war hero, outlining my plans, and appealing for any advice he might have.

 A few weeks later a reply arrived. Two sentences long.

 

                                       ‘You’ll have a wonderful time. Just  remember to keep your boots polished and your crotch powdered.’

 

  It’s a long time ago now. I might have got that the wrong way round.

                             

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So if you do have any questions,  about proposed trips, equipment, or anything else,  feel free to contact me at john@johnharrisonexplorer.com


 


 

 

This link is to the multimap page.  Testing.

 
The final link is to the times.