Sea Kayaking in Brittany

With the cold drawing in, I thought I'd bring out some nice warm and sunny pictures. Here is a little write up about my summer trip I did to Brittany with my boyfriend Andy, we packed the kayaks (I took the P&H Cetus LV and Andy was in the Perception Essence 17) and road bikes and headed out to stay near Le Pouldu.

Here are a few pictures of some of the trips we did.



This was our first day paddling, the weather was lovely. It was sunny and warm and the sea was pretty calm for us to get out and start exploring.

We paddled along the coast and found Port De Doelan a lovely little village and stopped for a spot of lunch.

On our second day we decided to go a little further, the tides were right so we paddled up the La Laita River from Le Pouldo to Quimperle where we stopped for lunch before paddling back down again. It was a good 20 mile paddle, but definitely worth it as the scenery was great and we saw some wildlife including a dear and turtles or terrapins.

Whilst we were paddling along a deer swam across the river in front of us.

 

Once we reached the town the river forked and both were impassable because of weirs, this being one of them.

Grand railway bridge on the way back.

It got a little hot on the way back so I got my legs out to cool off.

The final day of paddling involved a quick paddle to an island not far off the coast and a spot of lunch.

Also on our trip we did some really nice road biking, ate some yummy French food and plenty of ice creams. What more could you want from a holiday?

Yealm Estuary

A few weeks ago Andy and I headed down to paddle the Yealm Estuary, we originally planned on heading along the coast but it was to wind and rough, so we thought we'd stick to an Estuary where is was a bit more protected.

 

 

We started at Newton Ferrers and headed out and up towards Yealmton as far as we could go.

 

 

 

When we reached this little waterfall, we know we'd gone as far as we could go so we turned round, had some lunch and headed back again.

  

 

Once we got to the little branch of the river at Newton Ferrers that we started from we decided to head out towards the sea, where it was rather bleak and rough.

 

 

Here are a couple more pictures, Its a really nice trip to do when its a bit to rough out on the sea and very scenic.

 

This is the little slip way we used as a get in/ out

 

Sea Kayak Demo Weekend 18th/19th May

Yes, this really is Exmouth!

Being that we live in one of the best areas in the country for Sea Kayaking we think its a good idea everyone should get involved.
If you are thinking of buying a sea kayak and are not sure which model to choose or you just want a bit more information on what's involved, our Sea Kayak Demo Weekend could be just what you need.

As with most of AS Watersports events its free to participate in.

The weekend takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2013

The weekend looks like this:

Saturday:
10am - 4pm
Based at our shop on the Quay in Exeter, right on the canal basin with the River Exe just next door. Although its not salt water its the perfect environment for getting to know the different sea kayaks available. Try a new brand or a different model in a brand you know.

There will be local Sea kayak coaches on hand to give tips on paddling skills (not full coaching sessions though), advice on fitting your boat out and all the info you need on each model from the company representatives.
There will be special offers available on custom sea kayaks, in stock boats and second hand or ex demo (if available).

Brands in attendance:
Valley Sea Kayaks
P+H Sea Kayaks
Northshore
Wilderness Systems
Tiderace
and paddles from
Lettmann
Werner

Sunday:
9.30 - 5pm
We are hosting a Guided Test Tour up the River Exe Estuary from Exmouth.
The event is being hosted by the Exmouth Surf lifesaving club.
Meet at 9.30-10 for an 11am on the water start to catch the tide up to Turf  Locks where we will stop for lunch and return on the ebb tide. Please purchase food and drink from the pub. They are happy for a large number of us to land but have requested no picnicking with your own food.
The lunch stop will give you the opportunity to have a swap about with some different boats before paddling back to the beach at Exmouth for tea, medals and more playing about!

To participate in the Guided Test Tour with one of the demo boats you will need to register at the demo event on the Quay on the Saturday.
ROAR on this event.
You will need to provide your own kit and have the relevant skills and experience for the Estuary paddle.
If you have any questions please call the shop.
01392 219600

For more information check out the event on Facebook 
Sea kayak demo weekend event page.

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