Easy Going on Ulswater

Septembers camping weekend was a chance to use a selection of boat types on easy flat water. A leisurely paddle to Howtown tea room for coffee and cake, punctuated by stops for the dog who couldn’t decide between canoes, swimming or running on the bank. The return had John, our organiser, convert the canoes to … Read more

GPS Plotting of Recent Sea Routes

Two days on the sea last week made interesting plots showing we get to see much more than the tourist trips out from St. Abbs and Seahouses. The St. Abbs trip the plot shows just how many rock formations we navigated there and back. Plenty of maneuvering practice and what sea kayakers call ‘rock hopping’. … Read more

South Out From The Tyne

Fantastic trip last Sunday, scenery and weather. With good company, especially usefull when it includes a vet to free a gull from fishermens line. Thanks to Richard Sill for these photos.

Round The Island Race

Despite the wind, most people enjoyed their paddle around Coquet Island. Many thanks to Vic who is the person who does all the work preparing for this race. Also a big thank you to all of our volunteers who manned the Safety boats and helped out generally. Several clubs competed with 6 of 24 contestents … Read more