This is the Sea 3 is here! Justines new DVD`s arrived today. I am just about to sit down for two hours and see the final product. If you want your own copy to look at on those days when you just feel like staying in rather than getting wet, click here

Photos of Cornwall

IF you want a good reason to visit Cornwall then take a look at a local Photographers website. He has captured the Coast line perfectly. THe Coast really dominates this area with more coastline than any other county in England. The Photo above is of Kynance Cove which is about half way around the The Lizard, the most southerly point in Britain. This is a section we try to do on every Sea Kayaking Cornwall intermediate and advanced course. It all depends on the weather but there are many days like the one in the photo.

The SKC wagons People have been asking what we use to get around on our courses. We now have two identical people carriers that are kitted out to suit the courses we offer. They seat 7 people in each and are very comfortable with 5 people. We work on a 1:4 ratio and so this allows us to allways have plenty of room. They are 4x4 so getting to the beach is not a problem. We are using Kari Tek easy load roof racks to get the kayaks on and off. These are perfect for us and without life would be alot harder! I have to admit it took me a while to get used to the looks but now I love them!

Greek Islands Expedition

Our expedition to greece is booking up fast and so we only have 2 places left. We will be working with Terra Santa Kayaks to explore the islands. We have the use of NDK kayaks and Lendal paddles. If you are interested in knowing more you can look at our gallery and expedition info. We are both looking forward to the week where capsizing is somthing you do for fun!! The thought of being out there sure helps cope with the British weather we are having at the moment.

Symposium season ahead

The Season starts this week with the Florida symposium. Jeff has left on his way out to run courses and give a leacture on his expeditions to Japan and South Georgia. Sea Kayaking Cornwall has a busy line up this year. These events are all great for the industry and show how popular it is becoming.

NDK Symposium Anglesey North Wales 5-7 MAY 2007 Jeff and Simon running courses
Skye Symposium 25-1 May/June Jeff running courses
Storm Gathering Lewis 18-20th Oct Jeff and Simon running courses
Florida symposium 17-25 Feb Jeff running courses and giving a lecture on Japan + S Georgia
Iceland Symposium 26-29th May Simon running courses and giving a lecture on kayaking for cancer
NEC ICE 16-18 Jeff and Simon giving a lecture on expedition paddling and manning a trade stand
USA East coast event 9-20 July Jeff and Simon running various courses and giving lectures

This is the Sea 3

Justines new DVD is going to be out on the 9th of March. Sea Kayaking Cornwall have opened for pre orders TODAY. We have uploaded a great taster clip. So you can get your copy sent to you with free delivery and be one of the first to see it. Her last two DVDs have changed the way the world views sea kayakers. We are no longer Bearded old men (no offence Jeff) and are out there pushing the possible and getting to some amazing places.

Missing trans-Tasman kayaker Andrew McAuley

We are both extremely stunned to hear of the news at the weekend that Andrew McAuley's kayak had been found only miles off the New Zealand Coast. We had been following his attempt to kayak from Australia to New Zealand by kayak, solo and unsupported. He went missing just a few days from his expected finish. He sent a rescue message to operators late on Friday. The next day, search and rescue teams were not able to find him in the Tasman sea.
Just 80km from the New Zealand coastline, his kayak was found on Saturday, missing a lifejacket and the canopy he closed up when he slept.

He was a very responsible kayaker and put alot of time into the details to make his expedition possible. The slides shown here give you a good idea about the challenge. He was an amazing person and our thoughts go to his family.

http://www.smh.com.au/multimedia/kayak/index.html

Kayaking for Cancer Lecture

I will be opening the first Energize Conference in Shrewsbury today. The conference is to build partenerships within the sporting comunity to help develop sport for all. Throughout the speach I will be talking about how my life has been influenced by sport and how much benifit there is in getting young people into sports. Above is a photograph of me (front) and my brother Mark (back) in some sort of kayak! This photo was taken about a year before Mark died from Leukaemia. For more details on Kayaking for Cancer click here. Right, back to practicing!

Sea Kayaking Cornwall - Palm Equipment

Sea Kayaking Cornwall have set up a sponsorship programme with Palm Equipment. Jeff and Simon will now be using Palm for their courses and expeditions. As well as this Sea Kayaking Cornwall will be acting as technical representatives for Palm and will attend major Sea Kayaking events to promote their equipment. We are very excited to have this opportunity to work with such a reputable company. Their new developments in the sea kayaking range are all very exciting and if you need any information or advice on any of their equipment please feel free to email us.

CKUK Article

Sea Kayaking Cornwall were really happy to paddle around the Lizard with Jason from Canoe and Kayak UK. We had calm winds but a solid swell that was producing some interesting breaks on the outlying rocks on the Lizard, the most southerly point on mainland Britain.

The trip started in the quaint little fishing village of Cadgwith and finished the day in Mullion Cove. Paul 'Cheesy' Robinson, from Palm Equipment, seemed to get stuck into the paddling and made the most of the swells.

Jason will be writing an article on Sea kayaking Cornwall in a future issue so please keep an eye out for it. The section we paddled is one of the real gems of Cornwall and is a must if you get the right conditions.