The legendary paddler is often invited to give speeches on career-building and the history of diplomacy.

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Particularly if you were an inexperienced paddler, you'd want to have a guide or experienced paddlers with you.

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"My mum's younger brother was Dr Mike Jones, who was quite a famous adventure and expedition paddler in the 1970s, " says Baillie.

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His article included photos of him and another paddler on the stream.

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Not every top British paddler can claim that kind of heritage.

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Another movie, "Crossing the Ditch, " followed two young men trying to become the first to kayak from Australia to New Zealand shortly after a vastly more experienced paddler disappeared attempting the same journey.

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