amazing sunsets - scenic paddles...

 Only had my tiny compact Canon with me, so couldn't do the sunset full justice...

 Absolutely no photo editing used or required : )

The video looks amazing!

K

plus a few pics from Sunday's Adventure Club paddles, round the Calf of Man, from Port Erin.

Theia watched them set off from Port Erin Beach...

before heading to the Sound to watch the Seals hauled up on the rocks at Kitterland.

 

Conditions this week will be ideal for exploring the Isle of Man coastline.
We've got the Coasteering Safety training course running.

Aleutian's Expedition - May 2012

Me and George have been methodically organising the extensive list of kit to shipped out to Anchorage, Alaska, in time for our adventure.

As the list of sponsors and supports grows, so does the need for additional organisation.

We'll be posting regular updates on the Expedition Blog from now on.

Indoor Kayak Pool Course

The final pool course (the first 4 sessions of the discover sea kayaking B course) began this evening, the next 'Discover Sea Kayaking - B' course is scheduled for next October. During the summer we will continue to offer the 'Discover Sea Kayaking - A' course, four weekly sessions on the sea : )

Check the website Calendar or contact us to learn to kayak - beginning 1st April, 10am.

 Happy Birthday Theia - 2 today!

Youth Scholarship - TR. 43

Hill Navigation was the training session theme for this afternoon, and the rain and wind gave an added element of challenge and fulfilment : )

 some extraordinary light in the early mornings

See you soon : )

K

the bees are busy...

 Today's paddles on the East Coast - absolutely stunning!

days on the water with the Adventure Club are always memorable...

'sea kayaking on the Isle of Man - every day's a school day'!

Thanks to everyone, really enjoyed both paddles and the delightful treats!

Hey Keirron, really had a lovely trip today - great fun, lots to see and fab company!

Thanks again, ali x

finished washing kit and nipped over to the White Beach to capture this picture...

Keirron

and a few shots from this week

Youth Scholarship - TR.42

As a mild March gets underway, so do the bees in the early flowering cherry plums

and the youngsters also go exploring!
K


Happy Birthday Alice!!

hope the roller blading is going well and your looking forward to Ireland : )

Tholton Experiences

 Exploring Tholton's on the Isle of Man is a terrific way to navigate the hills and glens.

 The overpowering natural beauty

 and the undeniable force of nature retaining its control.

 Safe - Fun - Learning in its purest form

 inspired to seek more answers, and ask more questions 

 to challenge every individual in a team building environment

 and the sense of satisfaction of a job well done.

Immensely peaceful at times as well.

 Thanks for an awesome day guys, hope you like the pics too!

Keirron

ps. not all the tholtons we visited that day were from times past, forgotten...

Susannah invited me and Sam in for a fresh baked lemon drizzle cake and coffee

So we're very pleased to see the

Tholton Tearoom and Bistro are OPEN again.

 We'll be visiting you again!

a Sunday at the Sound

Sunday's sea kayak training sessions at the Sound overfalls, with the Adventure Club.

"Hiya 

Thanks for a great training session today- I think it really highlighted how far I have come in terms of dealing with moving water and it my understanding of the Sound :-)

...read a really interesting article this week...The basic underlying premise behind the article was;

• People who exercises outside stick with their chosen activity more, mainly due to the fact that it usually happens in a group and that brings about camaraderie and friendship, most people are working towards a goal physical or mental. There is usually some form of mental challenge involved in outdoor sport which enables the brain to forget about all the stresses of work relationships etc etc
• ...
• Outdoor activity boosts your vitamin D levels (especially in winter) which are important to maintaining "happiness" and perspective and reducing stress levels.   80% of Britain's happiest people have a strong connection to nature and the outside.

This is not really new to us because we all love to be outdoors but it is interesting when you consider the current success of your adventure club and the amount of people who are continuing to paddle throughout the winter!"

  A brilliant day, split into small training pods, then meeting up for a combined session at the end.

 A few more pics on the way via email...

Keirron

 milder conditions, a sign of things to come...