Water baby

February 2011

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February 2011

Meet the mum with a penchant for long-distance solo sea kayaking adventures Catching up with Robbie Banks is about as difficult as a tiger catching its own tail. Juggling a job, children (Amy, 18 and Jessie, 15) and their sport and study, sea kayak guiding and instructing, and personal adventure requires precise scheduling. I invited […]

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