The 9th to the 17th September was spent exploring the stunning Isles of Scilly by sea kayak. We were hoping to paddle the 28 miles out from Lands End, but in the end the weather window didn't appear so we took the ferry instead. A fantastic week was had paddling in this stunning location with my partner Elisabeth and good friend Jeremy van Reimsdyke, during which time we visited all the main islands and almost all the outer lying rocks and islands too. Jeremy even made it out to the Bishop's Rock Lighthouse. The main islands - Tresco, Bryher, St. Martins, St. Agnes and St. Mary's are sheltered from the worst of the Atlantic swells by the outer lying rocks, islands and reefs, so it was always calm and pleasant paddling between islands here. Further out at places like The Northern Rocks, and Men-a-vaur things were a little more spicy, with large swells, confused seas, and waves breaking over submerged reefs making for exciting sea kayaking conditions. The bird life and seal population on the Scillies is amazing, and we even managed to swim with some seals off the Eastern Isles, which was awesome. All in all, the Scillies are a superb sea kayaking destination and we will definitely be heading back there for more of the same.
Hi This is fantastic- Any chance we can quote you in the 2011 Isles of Scilly Brochure?
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such a good time, It has been a superbly still and warm September.
Kindest Regards
Sophie
ISels of Scilly Tourism Dept
Hi Sophie,
ReplyDeleteSure, no problem, hope it can be of some use.
We had a great week of kayaking around the Scillies during our stay - just surprised not to see more paddlers really. Seems September is the month to go if you relish peace and quiet?
Hopefully be back next year, all being well.
Kind Regards,
James.
Hi James, Nice blog and pics. Elisabeth was telling me about the boogie boarding on the Dart last weekend and the video you made. What is your Facebook name? I'd like to see it. What camera do you use? Bob (Brixham Bob that is!)
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