This weekends course had been organised by Sarah back in February, and it was mainly a social gathering were previous sea kayaking experience was limited. The plan was to run a Discover sea kayaking course, as an introduction and then modify and adapt as appropriate. We meet at Waitrose, Meani Bridge to grab a coffee and talk through the day, before driving over to the west coast to access Trearddur Bay. On the beach I went through a land based assisted rescue, so this was clear in peoples minds, and they could have a go and then ....
Foot peg adjustment ....
Allen and Karen above ....
It was a magic, sunny day and just what you want for a first day ... and even got a cave, but the swell was a little confused from time to time, so one at a time to the entrance.
On the way back we came across a group of lads that i think were as just as surprised to see us ....
The following day was colder and the winds were due to increase, so Cemais bay on the North coast of Anglesey was the destination and putting the previous days skills into a new context ...
Sam focused after swopping into a different sea kayak ....
We paddled on towards the left hand side of the headland, picking up more swell as we did ...
At the main break and all wrapped up .... and from left to right ... Allen, Karen, Julie (who was observing/assisting), Laura, Sarah, Sam and Tom.
Sarah and Tom as we head back after a variety of weather and good spirited people. My thanks to Julie for helping out and I wish you all the best with your future assessment.
A couple of hours after saying good buy I got a great text of Sarah - Just wanted to say thank you so much for a great weekend. We've all really enjoyed it and learnt loads, and fingers crossed will be back next year!
Happy days ....
roger chandler
www.coastalspirit.com
discover sea kayaking
and introduction to sea kayaking
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