Day 28 - Pyranha 'Master TG 265'

It was planes, ferries, and automobiles to get to the Twin Valleys outdoor center in Upstate New York where I took part in the first 'new' BCU Level 2 coach training. The facility is owned by SUNY Plattsburgh and has several rustic cabins as well as a kitchen/communal area with a bunk house attached where we ran the classroom portion of the training. Much of the on-the-water portion of the training took part on the pond at the facility.

The pond at Twin Valleys Outdoor Center

SUNY Plattsburgh - Upstate New York

On the first day of training we were working on kayaking fundamentals. In an effort to always challenge us by paddling something other than sea kayaks our instructors asked us to paddle white water boats. The boat I ended up in was the Pyranha 'Master TG 265'. This is the first I've seen these boats which are often referred to as GP or general purpose boats. They're very stable with high volume and a drop down skeg for tracking. I played with the skeg a lot as we paddled around in the pond reviewing - posture, connectivity, power transfer, and feel - the fundamentals of paddle sport.

Master TG 265 Review

Manufacturer = Pyranha

Brand = Pyranha

Model = Master TG 265

Type = Whitewater/General Purpose

Material = Plastic

Length = 8'-9"

Width = 25"

Weight = 31.9 lbs.

Location = Twin Valleys pond

Time = 1:30 PM

Distance = N/A

Duration = 1:30 hours

Avg. Speed = N/A

Conditions = Sunny and warm