Paddle Van Seal Launch...

Just me burning off some excess energy & silliness!

The Witches Cauldron...

I'm taking a few weeks off working to spend some time with my lovely lady before she flies back to South Africa for a few months. We're in Pembrokeshire for a few weeks and plan to make the most of the fantastic scenery here. First on the list is the Witches Cauldron, somewhere very special indeed. The images here are from two paddles that we did, a couple of days apart and at different tide levels.

 We are camped at Ceibwr Bay and the short walk to the sea is most welcome.

 The cliffs are instantly wow upon leaving the bay!

 Cave present themselves very quickly.

 This is a hundred metre'ish tunnel but the swell at the far end prevented us going through today.

 We pop through rock gaps instead.

 This little critter is a Guillemot in winter plumage. He actually floated along side my kayak and pecked my  hand! Pretty special experience!

 After a quick scoot through the swells we found ourselves inside the Cauldron.

 But due to the high tide there was only one anti chamber available. We plan to return!

 We head out for more caves.

 And arches.

 And wildlife.

 These are the very impressive arches at Ceibwr at the end of our first paddle.

 Two days later and still at camp at Ceibwr we head back out on a lower tide.

 The big tunnel looks better but the tide is now too low at the far end.

 So we head back into the Cauldron.

 We're not alone as a lady Seal came to check us out.

 On both these paddles the Seals were a regular sight.

 Now at low water other antechambers were open to access.

 Apparently theres more than one use for a shewee?

 And we enjoy exploring on foot too.

Before one last cave to finish the day :)

I wonder where I'll choose to paddle next???

Breaking In A New Recruit...

Hmmm, Flat Holm again! A familiar but still pleasurable paddle for me but a new and exciting location for my lady :)

It was a perfect day as we arrived at Sully for the launch and we were both keen to get going!

Melissa seems well at home in a kayak. She is experienced in racing the super twitchy K1 and K2's. We've also both paddled along the Isle of Wight as well as Sardinia. Good training for today.

First we pass Laverknock Spit south cardinal.

Flat Holm arrives soon and its fab for Melissa to see it so close as she had previously only seen it from Weston Super Mare.

Must have cave shot!

Our steeds at rest.

Hmmm, I think Stuart Yendle has something to do with this???

A super friendly local!

One of the rare plants on the island, can't remember what it is though and can't be arsed googling it!

Nice bit of tide at Castle Rock!

Looking back at a familiar but much loved location. Fab day out!

Best Of British (4th Teaser)...

Wow, went off track a bit there with summer adventures in foreign climes but I'm now back in the UK and looking to finish this DVD!

Heres a sneaky look ay the Skomer & Skokholm shoot filmed two or three weeks ago now with my mate Noel. It was a bit lumpy and not quite according to forecast but I guess thats the UK for you!

Hope you enjoy the pics :)