Nepal 2019: Day 2 - Upper Seti from Matimus on Vimeo.
Day 2 of Nepalese kayaking took us to the Upper Seti…
This run was a little more ‘scrappy’ and technical, but with some neat features and interesting sights… and a 20+ strong mega-train made for some 'Extreme Follow the Leader’-type situations!
Nepal 2019: Day 1 - Trisuli from Matimus on Vimeo.
We finally made it to Nepal!
After briefly masquerading as regular tourists, we headed to the Trisuli; the perfect place for my first paddle strokes in the 9R II Large.
I’ve forgone a soundtrack and kept the GoPro audio for this one as my audible excitement rivals Veronica Edwards’ paddling noises at times!
Welcome to the Lake District from Matimus on Vimeo.
Welsh Will hadn’t paddled in the Lake District before, so Andy Lees and I thought it was only right that we show him down some of it’s classic rivers… shame about the lack of water!
This was not the trip I was expecting…
This was not the trip I was expecting…
First of all, there was absolutely no drama in strapping 5 P&H Sea Kayaks (four Scorpio MKIIs and a Delphin) to the roof of my car, they just seemed to magically fit; this may be a misconception due to the fact that Tim kindly did the actual loading of the kayaks for us though!
Once the gear (including a box packed with shorts, t-shirts and sunglasses from…
Sharing is Caring from Matimus on Vimeo.
2016 was the year of sharing my hobby with friends and family; here’s a short video of two different days, one in Cardiff with Becky and Dave, and the other at the Tryweryn with Rachel and Nathan.
#sTEESy from Matimus on Vimeo.
An unfortunate day on a very high Upper Tees, resulting in the loss of my boat and Josh’s paddles, but you gotta swim!
Whitewater Centre Fun from Mathew Wilkinson on Vimeo.
Over the summer, Alfie and I have found ourselves semi-accidentally touring the whitewater centres of the UK - they’re much more fun than the whiners would have you believe…
#9RLove from Mathew Wilkinson on Vimeo.
A couple of my favourite moves in my new favourite boat, filmed on the Wharfe and Tryweryn rivers. #FastIsFun #NotJustForPros
Mat’s Useless Lessons #1: River Knives from Mathew Wilkinson on Vimeo.
Witness the complete antithesis of acceptable river knife discipline in this glimpse into the twisted mind of me.
Palm Folding Knife from Mathew Wilkinson on Vimeo.
A tongue in cheek look at the Palm Folding Knife; hijinks aside, it’s a great bit of kit!