The UK Storm Gathering in Northumberland last weekend was a great, fun & friendly event. It was my first time paddling in the area and I was really excited to kayak to the Farne islands & see what the coastline had to offer. NE England is not typically at the top of a seakayakers ‘hit list’ but it’s well worth a visit. I find islands hard to resist anyway and I enjoyed the rugged wild feel of the Farne islands       –

enhanced by a Force 3/4 wind and a healthy swell!  We paddled around most of the islands and had lunch at Longstone Lighthouse, surrounded by hundreds of seals. In July, there are thousands of nesting birds here and I hope to come back and visit one Summer. The end of the day was spent surfing some great fun, friendly waves at our take out beach.

On Sunday we paddled a pretty section of coast from Berwick to Eyemouth, exploring lots of sandstone caves.

The symposium was organised by Ollie Jay who runs guided trips in the area. His company website is here. Jim Krawiecki is putting the finishing touches on a seakayaking guidebook to the North of England and he gave us a preview of some of the photos on the Saturday night. The book will be available from Pesda Press early  next year.

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