I went for my first indoor climb in mid-October 2015 and became so hooked there's been not a week I've missed since (other than when I've been in the mountains). Specific targets will help me improve, for now I focus almost exclusively on bouldering but am keen to start leading.

Target:

V4 by end of January - Complete

V5 by end of August (confidently doing all V5s at Hackney Wick Boulder Project)

Start lead climbing

Action:

1. Climb three times per week
2. Push to the high bouldering grades, at least perform some of the moves of harder graded routes
3. Ensure I go climbing to a centre with lead walls once a month and take The Castle's lead climbing course

After completing my PADI Adventure Diver license in Australia in 2007 I have only used SCUBA kit once or twice. Diving has been a huge part of my Auntie's life and the idea of diving with her one day fills me with much excitement. I want to get my diving skills back up to scratch this year to be able to join her on at least one dive.

Target:

Dive with my Auntie in 2017 in open water.

Action:

1. Attend a refresher SCUBA course
2. Progress to the next PADI level - Advanced Open Water

Progress

1. Signed up to take PADI Advanced Open Water on 26-27th August 2017

Another sport I'm keen to pick up is kayaking. The skill is quite fundamental to an adventure project I'm working on.

Target:

Achieve BC 3* Kayaking Level

Action:

1. Enrol on course at Lee Valley Olympic Centre

Progress:

1. I went in my first ever kayak 19th June 2017 at Westminster Boating Base on the Thames