Wednesday 24 June 2009

Monday Night Training


Perfect weather for this weeks training session at Eastney. First the briefing,

then, getting on the water,

rafting up,

practising turning strokes,

starting the ferry glide across the entrance,


the crossing. By the time everyone came back, suitably bedraggled, from rescues and rolling, it was too dark for photography.

Sunday 21 June 2009

Eastney to Seaview (IOW) Sunday 21 June 2009

Perfect conditions for a trip across the Solent today. Just enough wave movement to rock you peacefully, tidal assistance, and a light tail wind in both directions.

We had to wait for the 'Chelsea' between the forts,

and then crossed astern.

Our 14 boats occupied much of the beach at Seaview, but despite the warm sun, there was only a handful of people enjoying the water, so plenty of room for all.