Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Team Adventures on the Isle of Man





















"Lying on a grassy outcrop, above Niarbyl's tail of rocks, on the West coast of the Isle of Man, the bay in front of us was busy with Basking Sharks. We spent the evening chatting and watching Gez and Becky (our summer admin team) out in the kayaks, with the 'gentle giants' moving slowly around them. Then a large adult Basking Shark breached close by the happy paddlers, what a sight!! As the sun slowly sank, we witnessed a further 15 breaches, mostly on the tide line, a spectacular experience!"




Rock Climbing with us is increasing in popularity, and coaching sessions are showing some excellent results :) Our key service areas of Safe, Fun, Learning lend themselves well to this The opening of the Chasms again (after the nesting season) adds some more ideal venues for beginners and those with experience.
























Coasteering continues to provide the perfect balance of excitement, exploration, challenge











Some perfect summer evening paddles, and some atmospheric ones as well, with varying sea states, and plenty of marine life :)

Heading out North from Fenella Beach, round the castle with John's family group..


Made even more memorable as the Basking shark changed direction and swam right beneith Hannah's kayak!

Thursday, August 06, 2009

'be prepared' to make the first step...


















An action packed day for a local scout group, ran from Peel, saw a lots of young explorers taking the first step ... off the rocks into the sea with Coasteering and ascending new heights with Rock Climbing.









With many different ideas on what kind of summer is going to continue, we are confident that we will continue to provide experiences to suit the ability of the individuals and groups, from 'young adventurers' to adults, our regular adventure club members, coaching sessions and courses to fun, light hearted experiences.










We look forward to seeing you on and off the water soon :)

Isle of Man Adventure Week 2009
Super deals on these activities and many more will be running over Adventure Week - Festival Weekend 15th & 16th August, based from Ballabrooie, with free camping space, guest coaches and a great outdoor social for all adventurous minded folk!

contact us via the website or ring on 01624 843034 to speak to a member of our team.

A few more pics and quotes from recent experiences on the Isle of Man...












"We had the greatest day the scenary and wild life around the coast is truly beautiful, clear water and hurdreds of pink jelly fish all shapes. The seals were amasing popping up all around us and playing, and the birds making their nests and flying around the rocks. We were also luck to get close enough to see three basking sharks on the day.

I think you can only truly appreciate this natural kind of beauty by kayaking where you can get in as close as you like.

Can't wait to go again!
Thank you for a fantastic adventurous day out.
Ashy"

Saturday, August 01, 2009

Norway Youth Scholarship Expedition - final episode

Based near Bergen for the final part of the Norway experience, the team have been getting up delightfully early and heading the diving boards - straight into the sea for a dip and a few antics before a cold shower in the open air and then back to camp for breakfast, hang gear to dry and formulation of a plan for the day ahead...


Today was a great day as the mild dry conditions allowed us a full day's rock climbing and low level bouldering on the sport routes, and a general chilling out session :)


We've used the last few days to also explore Bergens Viking history, old streets and buildings, culture and heritage. Its been terrific!

Tomorrow is Vankannten Water Park (after the usual dip in the sea, cold shower and a spot of rock climbing in the morning) and the saunas, steamrooms and flumes will provide the perfect climax to a truely unforgettable adventurous experience!!


"It was the hardest challenge i've ever taken on and the most amazing experience, which has left me with endless positives i'll never foreget!"


"Its jammed!!! :-) it was an utterly sensational experience. I am so glad to be part of the team."


"'pack 'n go... you don't find food like that in the borovian!"


"Our Norway trip was an unforgettable, exciting experience that pushed us physically and taught us a lot of valuble lessons"


"breaking boundaries in physical abilities was nothing compared to the ones broken inside of ourselves. You take away with you life lessons and memories which can never be forgotten."