Beaulieu Seal

Is it unusual to encounter (Common?) seals in the Solent?. We came across this one while paddling into the Beaulieu river. She wasn't overly bothered by the presence of 20 inquisitive kayakers!

A clear sky

Are those dark bits storm clouds?

There's no water locally and still no rain forecast - the white water season seems to have dried up, the third trip cancelled. It's back to the sea kayak this weekend I guess.

Still I have a few river trips to foreign parts to look forward to :-)

A Frosty February Morning on the Forest

No Paddling this weekend

Exiting Euthanasia

Introducing some New Forest Explorer Scouts to Grade 4 proved very successful - I was pleased with this photo of Rees exiting Euthanasia

Running for Higher Ground

Dartmoor saturated - time to look for some opportunistic runs. Trekking around 'Gutter Tor' with plenty to float our boats even at the very top of the Plym

And plenty more within 1km

Rhossili - a sight for paddle starved eyes

Towards the end of October and the rivers remain dry - Rhossili proved a sight for paddle starved eyes. Moderate clean surf uncluttered by other boards and boats

Hedging Bets

Dartmoor remains boney but a Classic surf weekend was on the cards - would the clean swell reach Kimmeridge on the South coast?

Just as well I loaded the sea boat!