Bitterly Cold

 Bitterly cold on the river, fingers were burning, we didn't go too far

Canoes in Lovely Light

 

We both agreed, it was lovely to get back out in the open boats (Canadian Canoes) today. SUPs and sea boats have been taking the forefront recently and these beautiful craft have been pushed to the back somewhat. A simple journey up to High Esk from our works carpark in beautiful winter light.

Paddling Home From Work - again...

Another opportunity to 'paddle home from work'. Plenty of water and flow which aided our progress downstream, its only 8kms to our egress and a stones throw from the house. First time on the 2021 Voyager 13'2, very impressive.

 

Humber Marathon

Local launch, two people, one hell of a daily exercise workout. Jumping on the river three hours before high water on small tides we ferry glided across to the south bank. Then to South Ferriby, Reeds Island and then down to the village of Whitton before crossing to the north bank and circumnavigating Whitton Island clockwise. It was then a simple journey back towards the bridge on the ebb with lots of fresh water flushing us down assisted with a back wind. Six hours on the water and the best part of 40kms covered

Paddling Home

Fortunate to finish work at 3pm today and even more fortunate to be able to paddle home from work. 8kms from workshop to home along the meandering river. Levels were high which assisted progress and made for a nice simple egress down in Dunswell.

New Years Day Paddle on the Upper Tidal River

Two groups on the water this morning, a fast bunch and then the rest of us. A perfect way to start the year and the weather was so kind. Yours truly wimped out on paddling a board and took the fast sea boat instead. Though I seemed to lose that on the return journey. Beautiful day, beautiful people...

New Boards for Jo and Stu

Really nice to get friend Jo and son-in-law Stuart back out on the water this afternoon. I've had the pleasure of coaching them both and it was really nice to see them both out on maiden voyages on their own boards. No stopping them now.

Post Christmas Paddle under Bempton in the Sea Boats

A Little weather window gave us the opportunity to sneak under Bempton Cliffs in the sea boats - not too find, we didn't want to be going over into North Yorkshire..... A cracking morning with a little motion and just enough sunshine to keep the chill off.

Boxing Day Paddled on the River

A perfect couple of hours with these beautiful individuals on a Boxing Day dawn raid up the river..

The Return of Ellie

A lovely little pootle on the Pocklington Canal with these beautiful people to celebrate the return of our dear friend Ellie back home from Uni.

Winter Fitness Training - Taran & Nordy on the River

 Blowing a hooley, nothing for it but to blast up the river in the Rockpool Taran. A hard push up but an easy ride back.. Love this boat. Rudi did very well in the Valley Norcapp.

Heron Lake With Cassy & Fi

A lovely couple of hours today with Fiona and Cassy. It rained but we didn't care and a new water to paddle.

Humber in the Sea Boat

Cadet Lewis has been nagging for me to take her on the Humber in the sea boats for ages. With settled winds and a suitable tide we made our way from the Humber Bridge to Whitton Island as soon as their was a little light. Plenty of tide assist in both directions made for a fast journey. Amazing light for most of the day, it rained and it hailed but the sun made lots of appearances A very respectable 34 Km covered.