The last few weeks have been a busy one with lots of sea paddling, climbing and running courses.
LUNDY
Our trip to Lundy was fantastic and I never get bored with paddling across to this magical island, the crossing over started early with fantastic conditions, with the occasional down pour, limited visability and a constant sea swell. Once we arrived the sun came out and after our walk up the hill, set up tents we climbed throughout the evening.
The paddle back was slightly more 'sporty' with breaking waves, and a stiff wind. After getting through the tidal race at the mainland we arrived at Lee Bay after four and a half hours.
Back on the mainland it was back to climbing and we headed off to Baggy Point and climbed' Kinky Boots' a great climb in superb weather.
COURSES
The following week I had the pleasure of delivering with Phil Hadley and Richard Uren on a BCU 4 star sea assessment and finally I have been signed off to deliver and run BCU 4 Star Sea trainings/assessments and Moderate Water Endoresments (Sea)
Dates:
BCU 4 Star Sea Training - 8th & 9th October 2012 (based on the SW coast)
BCU Moderate Water Endoresment (Sea) TBC
It was back to work and running courses for outdoor centres and colleges, delivering coach education programmes, paediatric first aid courses, some guiding and personal skills programmes on the sea.
ISLE OF WIGHT
Then it was off to the Isle of Wight for a three day circumnavigation with friend Dave Adams.
This is a fabulous trip and would encourage more sea paddlers to do this multi day trip, the paddling is great, wild camping along the way and the need to plan to ensure the tides are in your favour.
