Climbing: Hit Higher V-Grades
I went for my first indoor climb in mid-October 2015 and became so hooked there's been not a week I've missed since (other than when I've been in the mountains). Specific targets will help me improve, for now I focus almost exclusively on bouldering but am keen to start leading.
Target:
V4 by end of January - Complete
V5 by end of August (confidently doing all V5s at Hackney Wick Boulder Project)
Start lead climbing
Action:
- Climb three times per week
- Push to the high bouldering grades, at least perform some of the moves of harder graded routes
- Ensure I go climbing to a centre with lead walls once a month and take The Castle's lead climbing course
SCUBA Diving: Dive with Auntie
After completing my PADI Adventure Diver license in Australia in 2007 I have only used SCUBA kit once or twice. Diving has been a huge part of my Auntie's life and the idea of diving with her one day fills me with much excitement. I want to get my diving skills back up to scratch this year to be able to join her on at least one dive.
Target:
Dive with my Auntie in 2017 in open water.
Action:
- Attend a refresher SCUBA course
- Progress to the next PADI level - Advanced Open Water
Progress
- Signed up to take PADI Advanced Open Water on 26-27th August 2017
Kayaking
Another sport I'm keen to pick up is kayaking. The skill is quite fundamental to an adventure project I'm working on.
Target:
Achieve BC 3* Kayaking Level
Action:
- Enrol on course at Lee Valley Olympic Centre
Progress:
- I went in my first ever kayak 19th June 2017 at Westminster Boating Base on the Thames