It’s been a busy few weeks. I attended a sea kayaking festival in Southern Norway, Bølgefestivalen, organised by Kajakkentusiesten.

As well as nice paddling amongst islands, we had a great outside BBQ.

I attended the Dijon Adventure Film Festival where “Tierra Del Fuego” was a finalist. I really enjoyed my first visit to Dijon, which is a charming little town. I was staying in a hotel right next to the train station, and across the road from the town’s 2 cinemas. Trams and stylish people cruised by. The organisers and other film makers were really friendly. The festival format was great. All the films were 52 minutes long and they invited the film makers and/ or stars onto the stage for 10 minutes afterwards to answer questions. Thanks to Paul Evrard for the photos.

“Tierra Del Fuego” is also a finalist at the 25th International Graz Mountain & Adventure Film Festival between November 12-16, in Austria. My “Sarah Outen” film is a finalist at the Kendal Mountain Film Festival the same weekend from 14-17 November. I think the film will play 4 times although the programme is still being finalised. Both Sarah and I will be there to introduce the film.

I worked at the Anglesey sea kayaking festival which was great fun despite too much wind to be useful! This photo is from the “Open crossings” day! It was far too windy to go to the Skerries so we crossed to the island of Anglesey many times… across the Menai Straits

There’s been less time than normal for getting out paddling just for fun.. but we’ve managed to few outings. These photos were taken by John Willacy on the Swellies wave – thanks John

And yesterday Barry and I went on a fun downwind run in a 35 knot blast down the Menai Straits.

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