Mark, Jo and Helen back for another few days summers sea kayaking, but sadly Helen had twisted her back .... After a chat, we headed for the West side of the Straits to avoid the swell and wind. We worked on inside and outside edged turns, with emphasising the body ....
And had a exploration as we paddled towards Britannia Bridge ...
The flow had just started to ebb as we got there so it was a great opportunity to introduce stern rudders as we had a gentle wind against tide ...
We even managed to meet up with Helen for lunch ... happy days!
Rhoscolyn for the 2nd day and a refresher of the previous day and looking for more edge!!
Although it was initially F4 from the W, it was due to settle to F2/3 and become sunnier ... We did a couple of circuits of a small island on the edge of the bay, really pushing inside/low brace turns and then paddling back up using stern rudder to correct and control boat angle ...
A short lunch break and the decision was to head on to Silver Bay, which would allow the skills learnt and practised so far to be put into a journeying context.
Another short break and then due to good skill development and light winds we paddled out to Rhoscolyn Islands, and sat watching a young seal who seemed just as interested in us ...
I guess the photo below says it all as we paddled back into the bay!!
Mark was on for some fun and balance and he did pretty well ....
The final day was in the East part of the Menai Straits due to an unsettled and F4/5 forecasted winds ...
Eddy turns, stern rudders and ferry glides ....
Sunshine, clouds and a few showers, but it was really warm ... then a paddle back to the boat yard and a drink on the balcony at Dylan's, while we reflected on the last few days wrapped up a good few days. Hope that back settles down and is good soon, Helen.
Roger
Intromediate sea kayaking
A gentle introduction to swell, wind, current and surf ....
