Under Bempton on the SUP Boards

 

Just short of 18 kms covered today on the SUP boards using wind and tide, launching from Hunmanby Gap with the awesome Jacqui we ventured down under the impressive cliffs which are Speeton and Bempton. We ventured all the the way down to the impressive arch of Staple Nook while being sh*tted on by the gannets, we also had lunch on our boards while taking in the amazing geological view and then slowly headed back the way we came. We had tide assist and even swell and breeze assist on the way back but some real effort was also required to stay dry side up and make progress as the sea lumped up a bit.. We did good.

Flamborough & Bempton in the Sea Kayaks

 

With a 3ft swell and offshore winds the sea kayaks were the weapon of choice today. North Landing up to Staple Nook and then back down to Selwicks Bay using the tidal flows. A twitchy day, we had dark skies and even a little rain, the overfalls formed around Breil over low water, not a day to be in the caves, an enjoyable journey regardless.

Derwentwater by SUP

 

Birthday Girl wanted to paddle today so we handrailed around Derwentwater, nice and simple, until the wind picked up on our return up from Keswick to our launch spot, well we did want a good workout... Sadly we are finding much of our favourite places in the lakes have turned into a bit of a theme park these days. We always launched from one of the two marines here, paying a fee and supporting them but sadly no more self launches... its all about getting as many bums on hire craft as possible, sad times. Thankfully we found parking on the east bank and launched from there...