Monthly Archives: August 2011

Baie d’Ecalgrain a Aurigny

La veille de notre départ, nous avons eu droit à ce superbe coucher de soleil avec vue sur Aurigny. On a chargé les bateaux avant de dormir. Le matin, sur l’eau une demi heure plus tôt que prévu, départ à … Continue reading

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Auto Bilge pumps

Rule 500 auto bilge pumps have now been installed in both boats Fully automatic pumps were chosen for the simplicity of Installation. There are 3 single core conductors sealed into the pump body, these have been joined onto a 3 … Continue reading

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Dehydrating meat

Often it can be difficult to purchase fresh meat when on an extended paddle trip.The alternative is tinned meats, frozen meat and commercial products. The availability of ready made boil in the bag products is now good, however these are … Continue reading

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Qajaq… “Island of Sardinia MV “

I collected my new boat whilst in England. For some time now I have been looking for a smaller boat for more playing rather than tripping. I have for many years paddled P&H kayaks, solid dependable and comfortable, but I … Continue reading

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Medway Estuary

Living in France means no sea kayaking at night. Our last night in UK with almost a mirror surface we launched from Gillingham Strand to journey up the Medway with the last couple of hours flood. I anticipated leaving the … Continue reading

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Maunsell Forts .. Red Sands Towers

Previously living in North Kent, I have visited the old forts on the Thames estuary several times, with the continuance of the good weather conditions were ideal for another trip

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Back in England .. again

Its been a busy few weeks since our visit to Ouessant. Another trip back to UK coincided with some brilliant weather, a trip along the Jurassic coast looked good here’s a few shots Beautiful colours with the sun lowering at … Continue reading

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