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Mert honnan máshonnan jó a nyár?
A SUP-ról!
#Balaton #LakeBalaton #Hungary #SUP #StandUpPaddleboarding #Paddleboarding #SUPLife #SUPAdventure #PaddleLife #OnTheWater #LakeLife #SummerVibes #BlueSky #OpenWater #OutdoorAdventure #NatureLovers #Watersports #CalmWaters #ExploreMore #SunnyDay
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Mert honnan máshonnan jó a nyár?
A SUP-ról!
#Balaton #LakeBalaton #Hungary #SUP #StandUpPaddleboarding #Paddleboarding #SUPLife #SUPAdventure #PaddleLife #OnTheWater #LakeLife #SummerVibes #BlueSky #OpenWater #OutdoorAdventure #NatureLovers #Watersports #CalmWaters #ExploreMore #SunnyDay
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Mert honnan máshonnan jó a nyár?
A SUP-ról!
#Balaton #LakeBalaton #Hungary #SUP #StandUpPaddleboarding #Paddleboarding #SUPLife #SUPAdventure #PaddleLife #OnTheWater #LakeLife #SummerVibes #BlueSky #OpenWater #OutdoorAdventure #NatureLovers #Watersports #CalmWaters #ExploreMore #SunnyDay
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Paddleboard firm owner who caused four deaths on River Cleddau loses appeal bid to cut sentence
The former paddleboard firm owner who caused the deaths of four people on a river in south west Wales has lost a bid to challenge her prison sentence.
Nerys Bethan Lloyd, a 39-year-old ex-police officer from Port Talbot, was jailed for 10 years and six months last year after admitting the gross negligence manslaughter of four people on the Western Cleddau river in Haverfordwest.
Three Court of Appeal judges have now refused her bid to bring an appeal against that sentence, rejecting her lawyer’s argument that it was “manifestly excessive.”
Lady Justice May said it was “not arguable” that the term was excessive, adding that the sentencing judge “clearly had all the mitigating features in mind.”
The four — Paul O’Dwyer, Andrea Powell, Morgan Rogers and Nicola Wheatley — died after the group set off in flood conditions on the river in October 2021.
Several of those who died had close links to the Swansea Bay area. O’Dwyer was from Port Talbot, the same town as Lloyd, while Wheatley was from Pontarddulais. Powell was from Bridgend and Rogers from Merthyr Tydfil.
The group of seven participants, led by Lloyd and co-instructor O’Dwyer, set off after 9am on October 30, 2021, having had no safety briefing beforehand.
There had been heavy rain in the days before, and the court that later sentenced Lloyd heard the river was in flood with a visibly strong current.
The paddleboarders went over a weir and were sucked into a recirculating flow of water — described as similar to a washing machine — from which the ankle leashes attached to their boards made it harder to escape.
O’Dwyer initially got out of the water safely but re-entered in an attempt to rescue the others. He, Rogers and Wheatley died at the scene, while Powell died in hospital about a week later.
The case has moved through the courts over more than a year, and we have followed it at each stage.
In March last year, Lloyd admitted the gross negligence manslaughter of all four paddleboarders when she appeared before Swansea Crown Court.
She was then jailed for 10 years and six months in April, when the court heard she had not been qualified to lead a paddleboard tour of that kind, and the sentencing judge criticised an “abysmal” approach to health and safety.
The judge, Mrs Justice Stacey, said Lloyd’s interest “seemed to be more in an exciting route than safety,” and that she had shown “a blatant disregard for a very high risk of death.”
Lloyd had trained as a firearms officer after joining South Wales Police, and the judge said she would have been “well-versed” in the importance of risk assessments.
It later emerged that Lloyd had been sacked by South Wales Police in November 2021 — a month after accepting a caution for fraud relating to a vehicle insurance claim — over a matter the force said was unrelated to the paddleboarding deaths.
At the sentencing, the families of those who died gave impact statements describing the depth of their loss, and the judge paid tribute to their “dignity and courage in the midst of overwhelming grief.”
A Crown Prosecution Service prosecutor said Lloyd had not been qualified to take inexperienced paddleboarders out in such conditions, while a Dyfed-Powys Police senior officer described the tragedy as “completely avoidable.”
A Health and Safety Executive inspector said the victims had placed their trust in Lloyd to deliver a safe paddle, but that through her “incompetence, carelessness and complacency” she had failed to assess the obvious risk at the weir.
The refusal of the appeal bid brings to a close the latest stage of a case that has run through the courts since her first court appearances last year.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
Paddleboard company owner jailed for 10 years after deaths of four in River Cleddau incident
Our report from the sentencing, where the judge criticised an “abysmal” approach to safety.Paddleboard company owner admits manslaughter of four in River Cleddau incident
How Lloyd pleaded guilty to the gross negligence manslaughter of all four paddleboarders.Jailed paddleboard company owner sacked from police after insurance fraud investigation
#DyfedPowysPolice #Haverfordwest #NerysLloyd #RiverCleddau #StandUpPaddleboarding
Lloyd was dismissed by South Wales Police months after the deaths over an unrelated matter. -
Hawaii Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tours: Summer 2026 Guide https://www.hawaii-guide.com/blog/hawaii-stand-up-paddleboarding-tours-summer-2026?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Hawaii #StandUpPaddleboarding #Paddleboarding #Summer2026 #HawaiiTours
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Hawaii Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tours: Summer 2026 Guide https://www.hawaii-guide.com/blog/hawaii-stand-up-paddleboarding-tours-summer-2026?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Hawaii #StandUpPaddleboarding #Paddleboarding #Summer2026 #HawaiiTours
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Paddleboard company owner admits manslaughter of four in River Cleddau incident
Nerys Lloyd, 39, a former police officer from Port Talbot was the owner and sole director of paddleboard tour company, Salty Dog Co Ltd.
She has today pleaded guilty to the gross negligence manslaughter of Paul O’Dwyer, 42, Andrea Powell, 41, Morgan Rogers, 24, and Nicola Wheatley, 40, following their deaths in Haverfordwest Town Weir on 30 October 2021.
Andrea Powell, Morgan Rogers, Nicola Wheatley and Paul O’Dwyer
(Image: Family photos)Lloyd also pleaded guilty to a Health and Safety at Work Act offence at Swansea Crown Court today.
The four victims were part of a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) paddleboarding tour – organised by Salty Dog Co Ltd – and Lloyd was present as an instructor on the day of the tragedy alongside fellow instructor Mr O’Dwyer, who was killed.
On 30 October 2021, there had been heavy flooding and severe weather warnings were in place. The river was running fast, and the weir was in an extremely hazardous condition.
As the group approached the weir, the three participants were pulled over the top into its base and became trapped.
AdvertisementInstructor Mr O’Dwyer, who initially exited the river safely, re-entered the water in an attempt to rescue the others but was immediately dragged over the top. The four victims died as a result of drowning/immersion.
An expert concluded that the tour should not have taken place while encompassing the weir and that Lloyd did not have a suitable qualification, and her planning and supervision was inadequate.
The prosecution followed a joint investigation by Dyfed-Powys Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Lisa Rose, Specialist Prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service Special Crime Division, said: “This was an avoidable tragedy. Despite going to check the state of the river before departing on the tour, Nerys Lloyd failed to inspect the weir.
“The majority of participants had limited experience, and Lloyd was not qualified to take paddleboarders out in such hazardous conditions.
Advertisement“There was no safety briefing or formal risk assessments, and the participants were not advised that they would be traversing a weir or instructed on options to get out of the water.
“Final decisions to continue with the event were Lloyd’s decision, and as a result she held complete and entire responsibility.
“I hope these convictions provide some sense of justice for those affected and our thoughts remain with the families and friends of the victims at this time.”
(Lead image: RNLI)
Advertisement#CPS #CrownProsecutionService #DyfedPowysPolice #Haverfordwest #manslaughter #PaddleBoarding #RiverCleddau #StandUpPaddleboarding
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Dieses Wochende war ich zusammen mit Anton Birkicht Nicole Kubiak, meiner Oma, meinem Onkel und meiner kleinen Cousine beim 2. Hasse-SUP-Cup in Braunsbedra/Sachsen Anhalt.
Sprint: 2. Platz
Technical: 3. Platz
Staffel (mit Anton): 1. Platz
#sup #standuppaddle #standuppaddleboarding #standuppaddleboard #race #rennen #wochenende #frühling #see #lake #sprint #sport #staffel #saxonyanhalt🇩🇪
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Dieses Wochende war ich zusammen mit Anton Birkicht Nicole Kubiak, meiner Oma, meinem Onkel und meiner kleinen Cousine beim 2. Hasse-SUP-Cup in Braunsbedra/Sachsen Anhalt.
Sprint: 2. Platz
Technical: 3. Platz
Staffel (mit Anton): 1. Platz
#sup #standuppaddle #standuppaddleboarding #standuppaddleboard #race #rennen #wochenende #frühling #see #lake #sprint #sport #staffel #saxonyanhalt🇩🇪
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Dieses Wochende war ich zusammen mit Anton Birkicht Nicole Kubiak, meiner Oma, meinem Onkel und meiner kleinen Cousine beim 2. Hasse-SUP-Cup in Braunsbedra/Sachsen Anhalt.
Sprint: 2. Platz
Technical: 3. Platz
Staffel (mit Anton): 1. Platz
#sup #standuppaddle #standuppaddleboarding #standuppaddleboard #race #rennen #wochenende #frühling #see #lake #sprint #sport #staffel #saxonyanhalt🇩🇪
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Dieses Wochende war ich zusammen mit Anton Birkicht Nicole Kubiak, meiner Oma, meinem Onkel und meiner kleinen Cousine beim 2. Hasse-SUP-Cup in Braunsbedra/Sachsen Anhalt.
Sprint: 2. Platz
Technical: 3. Platz
Staffel (mit Anton): 1. Platz
#sup #standuppaddle #standuppaddleboarding #standuppaddleboard #race #rennen #wochenende #frühling #see #lake #sprint #sport #staffel #saxonyanhalt🇩🇪
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Opportunistic multi-tasking: fishing while stand-up paddleboarding.
(seen on a recent walk)
#SUP #StandUpPaddleboarding #fishing #photography #amateur #river
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Opportunistic multi-tasking: fishing while stand-up paddleboarding.
(seen on a recent walk)
#SUP #StandUpPaddleboarding #fishing #photography #amateur #river
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Opportunistic multi-tasking: fishing while stand-up paddleboarding.
(seen on a recent walk)
#SUP #StandUpPaddleboarding #fishing #photography #amateur #river
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Opportunistic multi-tasking: fishing while stand-up paddleboarding.
(seen on a recent walk)
#SUP #StandUpPaddleboarding #fishing #photography #amateur #river
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Opportunistic multi-tasking: fishing while stand-up paddleboarding.
(seen on a recent walk)
#SUP #StandUpPaddleboarding #fishing #photography #amateur #river
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It's disappointing that there's no ice on the lake yet and the snow we got has mostly melted, but whatever. We make our own fun.
#paddleboard #Adirondacks #December #StandUpPaddleboarding #PolarBear
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It's disappointing that there's no ice on the lake yet and the snow we got has mostly melted, but whatever. We make our own fun.
#paddleboard #Adirondacks #December #StandUpPaddleboarding #PolarBear
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It's disappointing that there's no ice on the lake yet and the snow we got has mostly melted, but whatever. We make our own fun.
#paddleboard #Adirondacks #December #StandUpPaddleboarding #PolarBear
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It's disappointing that there's no ice on the lake yet and the snow we got has mostly melted, but whatever. We make our own fun.
#paddleboard #Adirondacks #December #StandUpPaddleboarding #PolarBear
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It's disappointing that there's no ice on the lake yet and the snow we got has mostly melted, but whatever. We make our own fun.
#paddleboard #Adirondacks #December #StandUpPaddleboarding #PolarBear
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Got out on my paddleboard while the stars were still out and saw the first light of day from the lake.
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Got out on my paddleboard while the stars were still out and saw the first light of day from the lake.
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Got out on my paddleboard while the stars were still out and saw the first light of day from the lake.
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Got out on my paddleboard while the stars were still out and saw the first light of day from the lake.
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Got out on my paddleboard while the stars were still out and saw the first light of day from the lake.
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Morning sanity-saving paddle.
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Morning sanity-saving paddle.
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Morning sanity-saving paddle.
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Morning sanity-saving paddle.
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Morning sanity-saving paddle.
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#Day110 of #365HappyDays : finished up #today at Fort Augustus. We’ve paddled 28 miles over the past three days, and called it done as planned at the start of Loch Ness. They’ve done well, my two novices, and they’ve both had lots of fun.
We all felt a sense of accomplishment at the end of it. We set out to do something challenging and we did it. A good reason to be #happy.
#StandUpPaddleboarding #SUP #SUPexpedition #WildCamping #CaledonianCanal #Scotland
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#Day110 of #365HappyDays : finished up #today at Fort Augustus. We’ve paddled 28 miles over the past three days, and called it done as planned at the start of Loch Ness. They’ve done well, my two novices, and they’ve both had lots of fun.
We all felt a sense of accomplishment at the end of it. We set out to do something challenging and we did it. A good reason to be #happy.
#StandUpPaddleboarding #SUP #SUPexpedition #WildCamping #CaledonianCanal #Scotland
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We covered just over 16 miles #today. That’s 7 more than yesterday, but the #wind was very much in our favour this afternoon. Another lovely day on the #water of the #CaledonianCanal. We are #WildCamping again tonight alongside the lock. Tomorrow we’ll be done.
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We covered just over 16 miles #today. That’s 7 more than yesterday, but the #wind was very much in our favour this afternoon. Another lovely day on the #water of the #CaledonianCanal. We are #WildCamping again tonight alongside the lock. Tomorrow we’ll be done.
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#Day109 of #365HappyDays : this is me on #LochOich this afternoon just before the wind picked up and I was able to giggle my way through some exhilarating #downwinding. Man, it was so much fun!
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#Day109 of #365HappyDays : this is me on #LochOich this afternoon just before the wind picked up and I was able to giggle my way through some exhilarating #downwinding. Man, it was so much fun!
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#Day109 of #365HappyDays : this is me on #LochOich this afternoon just before the wind picked up and I was able to giggle my way through some exhilarating #downwinding. Man, it was so much fun!
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#Day109 of #365HappyDays : this is me on #LochOich this afternoon just before the wind picked up and I was able to giggle my way through some exhilarating #downwinding. Man, it was so much fun!
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#Day108 of #100HappyDays : not a bad day for a #SUP. Wild camping tonight on Loch Lochy and a #pinemartin came scouting out our camp! Tried to get a photo but it’s rubbish, so here’s one from the water today instead.
#StandUpPaddleboarding #CaledonianCanal #SUPexpedition #AdventureGuide
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#Day108 of #100HappyDays : not a bad day for a #SUP. Wild camping tonight on Loch Lochy and a #pinemartin came scouting out our camp! Tried to get a photo but it’s rubbish, so here’s one from the water today instead.
#StandUpPaddleboarding #CaledonianCanal #SUPexpedition #AdventureGuide
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#Day108 of #100HappyDays : not a bad day for a #SUP. Wild camping tonight on Loch Lochy and a #pinemartin came scouting out our camp! Tried to get a photo but it’s rubbish, so here’s one from the water today instead.
#StandUpPaddleboarding #CaledonianCanal #SUPexpedition #AdventureGuide
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#Day108 of #100HappyDays : not a bad day for a #SUP. Wild camping tonight on Loch Lochy and a #pinemartin came scouting out our camp! Tried to get a photo but it’s rubbish, so here’s one from the water today instead.
#StandUpPaddleboarding #CaledonianCanal #SUPexpedition #AdventureGuide
