I don't always get too involved with the design stage, for various reasons (not least is my lack of design ability!) so sometimes putting this together is the first opportunity I've really had to see how the magazine really looks. I reckon this month's is going to look really great, and even my appetite has been whetted; I'm looking forward to getting my copy to flick through!

Don't forget, as ever, feel free to let friends, paddling partners, clubs etc know about Issue 9, and if you do, remind them that we're currently running a promotion allowing new subscribers to get onboard for half-price (click here for more info..).

I hope you all will be making the most of the forthcoming Easter break and getting out paddling..