meanwhile, back on the Isle of Man...

...spring is awakening new energy, even in the often sleepy members of the cat family at Ballabrooie. 

Youth Scholarship - TR 5.
As it was pancake Tuesday, John organised a bake-off on the beach, practicing camp cooking...

The winning team are awarded the whisk by Tony.

The results were very impressive, as was the usual motivation and willingness to learn.

Thursday's training session took place up Peel Hill, (in breezy conditions) with the North training group.

They practiced casualty care, improvised rescue, navigation and learning about the varying skills within the group...

Can't wait to see everyone at this week's training sesions. We've a few exciting things in mind.

George & Lisa were married on Saturday

The rivers team got back on Saturday morning,

in time for training sessions in the morning, and George & Lisa's wedding at Castle Rushen in the afternoon!

A really enjoyable time : )

Sunday's Adventure Club - Training sessions

Running from Peel, Fenella Beach - where there was varying conditions, perfect for introduction to surf, different sea states and core skills in the sheltered bay on the other side of Peel Castle.

The morning Improvers had a lot of attention from the curious seals folowing the kayaks about the bay.

The afternoon Intermediate training was spent practicing incident scenarios and personal skills in the surf zone. Another physical day on the water!

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