A Barmy Bank Holiday

All weekend a cold wind had whistled down the harbours as a procession of dark clouds continued their trundle across the Solent... just perfect for a camping trip to the Isle of Wight (must be Barmy!) or for the less adventurous maybe even a circumnavigation of Hayling Island!

At least all was calm, and comparatively Balmy in the Lee of the island.

A Traditional British Bank Holiday Seaside Weekend

The paddle was from Lymington to Newtown IoW.  Fourteen paddlers turned out despite the poor forecast.

Enjoying the Spring sunshine over lunch??!! Rain, wind NE 5-7, decidedly chilly.

The paddle across was too choppy for photography, but here we are regrouping on the island side. The CG put out a gale warning, the 5-7 had turned into 6-8.

Surfing into Newtown Creek.

Rob gets the barbecue going.

Waiting for the tide back in the morning.

Once again a choppy crossing, but we regrouped back on the mainland side,

for the last leg mainly downwind and with the tide to Lymington.

Great weekend, well done the instigator/organiser and trip leader.

Lymington to Newtown 2-3 May 2010

Before Sunday morning briefing.
After the force 7 winds & rain the grub starts to flow

The morning after..
7:30 am Steve's up and packing
More BBQ for breakfast

Hallo CG, is that 6-8 or 5-7?, I see, decreasing 3-4 this evening, so the boats will be safe on the roof rack for the drive home, if we happen to make it that far.

Burning off Monday mornings breakfast