The Circumnavigation of Telendos

Our hotel sits across the sound from Telendos, a small island across from Kalymnos. Today we launched from our nearest beach and crossed the sound, ultimately circumnavigating the island in a clockwise direction. A good 16 kms covered, as we approached the end of the journey we stopped for lunch at a lovely cafe bar prior to re-crossing the channel back to the mainland.. Holiday days don't get better than this.

 

Vathys , Kalymnos

With the terribly sad news of the Queen passing we wanted to be away from the crowds on Friday so we could be alone with our thoughts. With that in mind we got up early and headed to the east side of Kalymnos, specifically to a pretty little port called Rina, Vathys. Here we pumped up the boards before the heat set in and headed out of this natural harbour. It wasn't long before we were discovering beautiful little isolated beaches that can only be accessed from the sea. An amazing day, after our journey we found a little cafe bar on the front, staying here for several hours just chilling and having amazing food. The local people are just so nice..

First Paddle in Kalymnos

The Meltemi winds have subsided enough today here on Kalymnos, Greece, for us to get the paddle boards out. Not a long journey as we had to be cautious, these winds blow up very quickly but still a very pleasant day on the water. After lunch we simply based ourselves on a small beach with an amazing little bar, lots of swimming and fooling around on the boards too.

Filey in the Sea Fret

An odd day yesterday, sadly spoilt by a little sea fret. We were hoping on a journey behind the Brigg but it soon became obvious this wasn't to be, winds were way stronger than predicted and visibility was poor. We played in the bay, the sun even shone for a little while and we nattered with our sea kayak mates, then the mist descended again. After approaching a couple of people on SUPs and advising them that disappearing off into the fret without leashes and buoyance aids really wasn't a good idea and demanding they head back to shore we headed in ourselves...jeez the mentality of some people... Wonderful to spend a little time with Jacqui on the sea.

A Run Up the River with Rudi and Jacqui

A quick run up the river with Jacqui and Rudi , jeez these ladies can paddle...

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...

Wilfholme to Hempholme on the SUPs

A couple of hours on the river with Fi tonight, nice to have a little work out. Wilfholme to Hempholme and return. Wildlife of interest included marsh harrier, three kingfishers, egrets, buzzards, oyster catchers, warblers, buntings and many, many damselflies..

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.

SUP Skills on the River

With a northerly breeze and Rudi wanting to progress her paddling ability in a more demanding environment we launched from Wilfholme and headed north into the wind. Good skills and a little arsing about on the boards too.

KKC Paddle on the River

KKC paddle this evening, nice to catch up with lovely people.. A bit of a faff about on the boards too.