Sunday, 31 May 2020

Flamborough Head with Ashleigh

 

Ashleigh had messaged me to see about a trip under Flamborough Head. With an early start today it deemed possible, we had two hours of flooding tide to work with and a light easterly wind to contend with, then a mid morning ebb to make our way back to our launch spot. A paddle plan was made.. Ideally we wanted to launch from Thornwick Bay but the car park is closed, we parked at North Landing with the car park to ourselves... but it was a totally different story when we landed.. Lots of space on the water and even isolated bays to ourselves. It was Ashleighs first time out on this coast and she did amazing.. Conditions were certainly not for beginners and even as advanced and moderate water paddlers we were kept on our toes,,, awesome to be back doing what we do.... Wildlife was plentiful, so many puffins, razorbills, guillemots and gannets... and the seals put on quite a show too....




Thursday, 14 May 2020

First Post Lockdown Paddle

Jumped on the tidal river with Fi after work in the fast boats... fortunately we had the waterway to ourselves.. Back doing a little that I love...






 

Friday, 8 May 2020

Thank You..

 So this happened and you all gave so much... Thank you so, so much...


Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Lock Down Paddle the Humber

Lets get behind Ken on this, he is going to paddle the distance (and time) that it usually takes him to paddle down the Humber from the Humber Bridge to the sea and Kilnsea on the pool in our back garden. It happening this Friday morning to raise funds for the RNLI. He's out there now doing a little training for Friday. Love Fiona... 

Kens Words... Thank you for visiting my page. I'm raising money for the RNLI and I'd be really grateful for any support you can give. At this challenging time in all our lives, the RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crews are still on call 24/7, rescuing people in danger at sea. This coming Bank Holiday Friday (VE Day) I intend to undertake a 'virtual' paddle of The Humber, from the Humber Bridge, around Spurn and up the coast to Kilnsea. This is a journey I have completed several times for real and I can usually complete in about 6 hours with tide assist. Follow me as I undertake this 6 hour journey on my outdoor pool in a leashed kayak, a distance of just over 34 miles or 55km's. During the paddle we’ll be keeping you informed with live updates and various fun things. I will endeavour to paddle for the full distance of at least six hours. The coronavirus pandemic has meant that the RNLI's normal Mayday fundraising activities for 2020 have been put on hold, but I'm determined to do my bit from home. Perhaps you could support me by donating the money you've saved on your usual coffee or fuel? Whatever you can donate, please help me hit my target. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kenneth-oliver5


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