Monday, March 21, 2011

a visit to Ireland

Setting off from Strangford (beside the ferry) heading North with the tide for a bit, watching the numerous formations of pale-bellied Brent geese passing by.
Mike invited me to stay for a few days before the Paddlefest, and I willingly accepted!
Strangford Loch is full of wildlife, and a cracking place to paddle, with tide moving a bit quicker at the narrows (even on stunning days like this one) providing moving water to play on.
The turbine pictured above has two props, and is an interesting place to be when the tide is running.

 On way along the coast we happened upon a group Coasteering, and stopped for a chat before continuing.
 After a break at Ardglass we headed back, finishing at Strangford at sunset.
Many thanks Mike & Cheryl for all your excellent hospitality, again :)
We arrived at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre on the Friday, ready for Paddlefest to kick off that evening...

Youth Scholarship - South TR 6.
 Tuesday's training was a relay of hiking and sea kayaking, swapping over on a remote beach.
As always, an exciting affair : )
K

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