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.

Humber, Whitton Island Circumnavigation

 

A fun afternoon on the Humber, another circumnavigation of Whitton Island using the last two hours of the flood for the outward journey and the beginning of the ebb for the return trip. This time in the fast boats. With that easterly breeze it was always going to lump up a bit on our way back. Another 34km covered. Interestingly we recorded a top speed of over 17kmh, 8.5 knots.. you've got to love that tide assist.

A Classic Farne Island Trip

 

Fine morning for a Loop round the Farnes with good company.

Dolphins in Bridlington Bay

 

What was supposed to be just a simple paddle turned quite eventful. South Landing, to the Head and then back down into Bridlington for coffee and bacon butties. Amazing views of the pod of dolphins in Brid bay, 8 in total, they put on a wonderful display, some jumping clean out of the water.... Then down to see the kites at Sewerby. Finally landing in Bridlington to be interviewed by Look North regarding the discharge of sewage in our rivers and seas. Thankfully the journey back up to the Landing was less eventful.

A Rather Random Day in the Sea Boats

 

An overnighter in the van with Fi and the cat at Filey last night, it really was so cool and Phoebe Cat did amazing. Then a quick little fool about in Filey Bay this morning followed by coffee and bacon sarnies at Country Park, quite a bit of surf on but launching on my own I did not venture far. Then home to dump the feline, swap boats and get in a quick 10km up the river. So nice to be able to wear shortie cag and neoprene again…

Runswick, Staithes, Boulby Cliffs and on to Skinningrove

 

We started to plan a little journey on Saturday evening for the Sunday but it was evident that fog could scupper our plans. Sure enough as we looked out the window at 6.30am it was a bit pea soup. Feeling despondent I thought I'd just check the Whitby web cam. Low and behold it was lovely and clear so we jumped in the van to check out the coast. Runswick, Staithes, Boulby Cliffs and on to Skinningrove. We where just a stones throw away from our destination when the mist started flowing down Skinningrove ravine. A quick retreat back to Staithes for lunch and then back to Runswick for a hot chocolate in The Royal. A perfect little paddle with 20 kms covered.

Scarborough to Redcliffe in the Sea Boats

Thank you for the photos Fiona. The less said about this trip the better..

Humber Bridge to Kilnsea

A journey we have done many times, what should have been a simple but long trip turned into a real grind. Forecast was for southerly breezes with a touch of westerly in it. The westerly never materialised and instead what we had was a touch of easterly, just what you don't want for this journey. To add to this the seven metre tide just didn't really assist as well as it should have, maybe due to the high pressure system. Fi, Glenn and Dave did bloody brilliantly and took the conditions on the chin. We ran out of tide coming up the seaward side of Spurn but the group ploughed on.. I think we are all pretty knackered right now...

The Farne Islands

 A lovely day circumnavigating one of our favourite places.

Runswick to Sandsend

 A pleasant journey in benign conditions. We'd not done this journey for a couple of years so was nice to re-visit.

Another Journey to Cayton from Filey

Another run up to Cayton Bay from Filey this morning. Lovely weather but a breeze on our faces in both directions, fortunately it was on our backs as we crossed back down into Filey Bay. Another 20kms with tide assist both ways. With Dave, Glen and Rudi.