Paul MonaroDec 3, 20234 minEight small kayaks & One Big StormThe first day of summer 2020 brought 30 degrees to the Sydney coast and a building north-easterly wind. It was forecast to reach 25 to 30...
Paul MonaroNov 9, 20237 minA Sydney sea kayak down-winder* off the Sydney coast - with added shark attackThis article is for anyone with an interest in kayaking/canoeing, and ocean paddling in particular. In the sea kayak world, Sydney-based...
Paul MonaroSep 1, 20223 minUnions and Soccer HooligansI rarely catch trains or buses. And traffic congestion never makes me late for work. So, I don’t have a personal gripe against any people...
Paul MonaroJul 28, 20224 minMaking the most of a Winter WesterlyWhen you paddle the seas off the east coast of Australia, there’s one type of wind that is uninviting, unfriendly, and sometimes...
Paul MonaroSep 14, 20214 minNRL - Fibro’s vs Fibro’s? Who’s to hate?For a westie who grew up following the Dragons, this finals weekend is completely arse-about. (Sorry. Not my favourite expression, but I...
Paul MonaroSep 2, 20216 minTwin PeaksTake what excels, is decent, respectable, and typical of the true essence of Rugby League. Then double it. For fifteen years we’ve been...
Paul MonaroAug 23, 20212 minAches & pains during lockdownLockdown has meant working from home has become the norm rather than the exception. It has curbed sport and physical activity, with gyms...
Paul MonaroAug 2, 20213 min'Prehabilitation' after ACL InjuryWhen a patient is given a diagnosis of ACL rupture or booked for ACL reconstructive surgery (ACLR), it is essential that they undertake a...