Clive and I are now in possession of the majority of Bob Grose’s kayaking kit and related belongings. I am compiling a list of his things and will advertise them on the PPCA Facebook page and Forum page first. Jane (Bob’s wife) would like any money raised from Bob’s cherished Kayaking things to go to the RNLI.
Below is a list of his books and his dry suit. If any one is interested in any of these please get in touch or reply to this post.
Bob’s Books (some of these books have his name written on it)
Canoeing and kayaking; techniques, Tactics and training. Marcus Bailie
South West Sea Kayaking. 2008 Ed. Mark Rainsley. (Inscription on 1st page)
The Northern Isles, Orkney & Shetland Sea Kayaking. Time Smith & Chris Jex.
Skye and North West Highlands Sea Kayaking. Doug Cooper (Bob’s name inside)
Rough water handling. Doug Cooper. (Bob’s name inside)
The complete Sea Kayaker’s Handbook. 2nd Ed. Shelley Johnson
Sea Kayak Safety and rescue. Gordon Brown
Sea Kayak. Gordon Brown
Canoe and Kayak Handbook. 3rd Ed. 2010. BC
Sticking with it. A sea kayaking odyssey around Britain. By Rowland Woollven. Signed edition. Plus writing from a friend on 1st page.
Kayak across the Atlantic. By Pete Bray.
The South West Region Small Craft Sea Touring Guide, North Devon, Somerset and Avon Coastline. Vol 3. By Nigel Hingston.
The South West Region Small Craft Sea Touring Guide, Dorset and South Devon Coastline. Vol 1. By Nigel Hingston.
Dry suit.
Kokatak Meridian dry suit. Good condition, orange. Fitted Bob who was 5′ 6″ tall. Looking at the size guide it could be a small or medium!
https://www.escape-watersports.co.uk/clothing/drysuits/kokatat-hydrus-3l-meridian-suit-medium-electric-blue-detail?gclid=CjwKCAjwtJ2FBhAuEiwAIKu19gM8hyTxZTswG_7KEIASNwV2ubUBY77UoPz7qJSF575466srJkjxmRoC-7gQAvD_BwE