Vancouver Island Record completed!

Hello

sorry for the lack of updates on whats been happening on the Isle of Man whilst i've been away...

Seems the Basking sharks are feeding well, and the Youth Group heading for Vancouver Island in July were lucky enough to have one of these enormous giants feeding along side their kayks for about half an hour last week!

Here's a pic or two from the expedition, and look forward to seeing you all on the water very soon!

When does Pink become Purple?

The Vancouver Island record Attempt begins today! Jeff and I met at Body Boat Blade last night, and are busy packing the mighty Triton double kayak as this is written...

The expedition Blog is at http://horrendousexperiences.blogspot.com/

check out some interesting pics as we try out different sponsors contributions...

Record Attempt

Please follow our progress on the Round Vancouver Island Record Attempt on the Expedition Blog, which will be updated daily from our set off date - 10th May!
Best wishes, Keirron.

http://horrendousexperiences.blogspot.com/

Many things...

Too many sessions have run since the last update to fit them all on, so heres a few pics and experiences which were most memorable.

Most recently, the Adventure Club meal was a cracker, with some hot competition on the culinary front...

A large group from 1st Malew Scout Troop enjoyed a session of Rock Climbing at Fenella Beach.

Some displayed a fair amount of natural potential for the sport,

making light work of different routes.

The Vancouver Island Youth Expedition team, (having recovered from their circumnavigation of the Isle of Man) are on great form, now finding they can comfortable cover 15km in the weekly 3 hour training session on the sea, with time to check out the wildlife along the way...

As there will not be much time for any more updates before I leave for Vancouver Island, I'll catch you on my return.

Remember to check out;

http://horrendousexperiences.blogspot.com/

to follow our progress as Jeff and I attempt to set a new record around Vancouver Island in a double Kayak, beginning May 10th 2007.

All sorts

North West Sea Kayakers Circumnavigation of the Isle of Man Easter Weekend. Great to see you guys, many thanks for the single malt, and hope to see you again soon....

With so much going on, not much time to update the blog, so rather than a lenghtly writeup, heres a few pics from the last few days...Enjoy!

Porridge or Pasta?

As The culmination of nearly a year's training, the Vancouver Island 07 Youth Expedition team completed their training expedition (a four day circumnavigation of the Isle of Man) this week, and what fantastic comradeship and tremendous effort they displayed!

Introduction to Sea Kayaking..

Today began the first beginners Sea Kayaking courses, and a change from Peel to Port St Mary meant a millpond bay was available to get familiar with the kayaks, before heading off on a trip along the coast. One group paddled North, one went South!

All looked extremely happy and looking forward to the next session, next week we'll be progressing the core skills.

The Intermediates had to be challenged with it being so hot and delightfully calm conditions, so all manner of skills were practiced, ending in endless tomfoolery at the Sound!