Sea Kayak UK Symposium 2008

25th Anniversary

Anglesey

Hi guys, Nigel Dennis recently hosted his 25th sea kayaking symposium here on Anglesey. The event was extremely well organised and attended by paddlers from numerous countries from around the world.

'It was in 1983 that the first sea kayaking meet was planned. I wanted to start an annual meet specifically for enthusiastic like minded paddlers. I spoke to Frank Goodman who owned Valley Canoe Products and he decided to help with the event. This was fantastic as all my early years of kayaking had been in a Nordkap and Frank had always helped with expeditions etc. I decided to call the event the Nordkap meet. There would be a small charge for attending the gathering but it would be free to owners of VCP kayaks. These early events were simple as we met on the Friday had an evening lecture every night, met after breakfast and the more experienced paddlers would offer to lead trips and by 10:00 am all were off paddling for the day.
Over a period of time the event grew into the symposium we now know. Unfortunately Frank retired but the event continued.
Time goes by quickly and now some 25 years later we are planning some small changes for 2009. With help I hope to develop an additional section of the meet to run alongside the main event for the 2 to 3 Star kayaker.
Finally the event over the years has been supported by many Coaches and Expedition paddlers offering to help and for this I am very grateful. Without the help from people who enjoy giving back to the sport the event would not run as we know it'.

'A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO ALL'. Nigel Dennis

We had very good weather, with the exception of some fog, this just added to the mystique of this unique island. The tides were big and this gave some exciting conditions in the races. On the Saturday night Sam Cooke gave us all a splendid lecture
on the early days of sea kayaking as well as recounting his early expeditions to Nordkap and Svalbard.

On the Sunday, Des Keaney of Deep Blue Sea kayaking presented on his recent circumnavigation of Cape Horn, both were natural speakers and kept the audience well amused.

Thank you once more Nigel for inviting us to help out at this fantastic event.

Jeff & Simon

Below are several images from the event.

Ride Stride Glide

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Sea Kayaking Cornwall have been helping Neil prepare his skills for the epic journey he is about to undertake in aid of Cancer Research in memory of his wife Linda. He will set off from john o groats, and using a bike, open canoe and kayak he will make his way to Lands End in Cornwall. The last section is to be undertake by Sea kayak from Lyme Regis to Lands End.

We hope to find a paddler that could accompany him on the sea kayaking section of the journey. The kayaking section should start in mid July and take around 2 weeks. If you are interested please get in touch with us and we can give you more information on the journey.

Sea Kayaking Cornwall wishes Neil the very best of luck in his challenge and we are looking forward to welcoming him in to Cornish waters.

Good luck from Simon and Jeff

Jeffs Expedition

Jeff is well underway on his Scandinavian adventure. You can see photos and follow his progress here.

Alaska Expedition- places available

 

Alaska Expedition 2008

 

Alaska is one of the last true wildernesses in the World.  We will spend 8 days and 7 nights out in the majestic Price William Sound.  The area is well known for its amazing marine life and carving Glaciers.  Taking everything we need to survive with us in the NDK fibreglass kayaks we will explorer the Sound looking out for whales and dolphins as we paddle past waterfalls tumbling into the sea from the glaciated hanging valleys.   This really will be an experience of a lifetime.

Length:- 10 days (7 nights 8 days paddling)

Price:- £1400

Photos:- Click here for images from our expeditions

Full info:- Click here for a PDF of the full details

Dates:- Click here for our calendar of courses

Includes:- Instruction, camping food, shuttle, 2 night’s accommodation and all equipment needed

 

 

We both took groups out of Kennack Sands towards the Lizard today. Jeff had a 3* assessment and I had the last day of a 5 day Intromediate. We had beautiful surf rolling in from the south west. This is my favourite time of year in Cornwall when all of the beaches are deserted and there is not a surfer in sight.

Rob on the 5 day intromediate course

We have had a busy 6 weeks here in Falmouth. I have been getting used to the British weather and water temperature and Jeff is getting ready for the start of his Scandinavia expedition. We have been running lots of courses and we have actually had a good amount of sun. The Canoe Expo in Coventry was a success and it was great to catch up with lots of friends. The 2008 course and expedition dates are all online and we are looking forward to the season ahead.

End of year demo kayaks for Sale

We have a selection of Kayaks for sale from the years kayaking activities there are a couple of Romany's, a couple of Explorers and a Greenlander should anyone be interested, you can contact Jeff on 07788690183 Simon on 07980616839 or email info@seakayakingcornwall.com.