SWSKM 2011 – Saturday’s paddling
Saturday dawned to sunshine but strong winds, limiting paddling route choice somewhat. Hence, all groups restricted themselves to the more sheltered eastern side of Purbeck; Poole Harbour, Studland...
View ArticleSWSKM 2011 – the evening swim and BBQ
On the Saturday night, everyone trekked down to the beach at Studland bay, taking advantage of the stones laid out for public barbeques, and the (relatively) warm water…for those brave enough. A great...
View ArticleSWSKM 2011 – Sunday’s paddling
Photo shamelessly stolen from Richard H, first link below… Sunday’s weather allowed exploration of all of Purbeck coasts, and groups spread out across the whole area, enjoying some of the UK’s finest...
View ArticleSouth West Sea Kayaking Meet 2011 – monies raised
Pasted below are a few documents which will hopefully offer some insight into where all the money went from this year’s South West Sea Kayaking Meet. Each participant donated £30. The only outgoing...
View ArticleSouth West Sea Kayaking Meet 2014 – Isle of Purbeck
Back in 2008, we held a ‘book launch weekend’ to celebrate the arrival of ‘South West Sea Kayaking’. We did it again in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Purely for want of a name, it became the South West Sea...
View ArticleCKUK Ego Boost
This double-page spread is in this month’s Canoe Kayak UK mag, and it took me by surprise. I took the photo and knew that they were going to publish it, but what was surprising was the rather kind...
View ArticleSouth West Sea Kayaking Meet 2014 – Joining Instructions
Okay, here are some things that you need to know about the weekend… WHEN IS IT? – Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September 2014. SIGNING UP – If you want to join us, there are still spaces available. At the...
View ArticleCalm seas at The Bill
The mild tides and freakishly good weather enjoyed during September’s South West Sea Kayaking Meet meant that many paddlers headed off to paddle around the Isle of Portland, the most serious trip in...
View ArticleSouth West Sea Kayaking Meet 2014 – donations
Just a flashback to last September’s South West Sea Kayaking Meet; somebody just asked me about monies raised by the event. See below… Filed under: Camping, Dorset, Kayaking, South West Sea Kayaking...
View ArticleSouth West Sea Kayaking Meet 2015
Back in 2008, we held a ‘book launch weekend’ to celebrate the arrival of ‘South West Sea Kayaking’. We did it again in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2014. Purely for want of a name, it became the South West...
View ArticleSouth West Sea Kayaking Meet 2015
I’m away for most of the summer, so am organising this now…it would be *very* helpful to get a rough idea of numbers, so – if you plan to join us – I’d be very grateful if you could sign up soon. I’m...
View ArticleSouth West Sea Kayaking Meet 2015 – update 23rd Aug 2015
Many thanks to all who have already signed up for the 2015 South West Sea Kayaking Meet, here in the gorgeous Isle of Purbeck. There are plenty more spaces free, but sign up before Sept 1st, after...
View ArticleSouth West Sea Kayaking Meet 2015 – joining instructions
Okay, here are some things that you need to know about the weekend… WHEN IS IT? – Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September 2015. SIGNING UP – If you want to join us, there is still plenty of space...
View ArticleEvenings at the South West Sea Kayaking Meet 2015
All is set for a great South West Sea Kayaking Meet this weekend! If you are planning on eating at the New Inn on Friday or Saturday night, I think they’d be very grateful for a call ahead to book…...
View ArticleSouth West Sea Kayaking Meet 2015
Above photo borrowed from Jim Krawiecki. Many, many thanks to all the paddlers who came along and took part. I hope that you had good trips and made some new friends. Due to the wind and the spring...
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