Monday, 16 March 2009

4th UK Storm Gathering Sea Kayak Symposium - News


The 4th UK Storm Gathering 2009 will by Sea Kayaking Cornwall over the weekend of 19th and 20th September. This will be a great opportunity to attend a variety of courses and to explore the beautiful Cornish coastline in the company of other paddlers. 

On the Saturday participants can attend a selection of practical and theoretical clinics. All of these courses will take place in the Falmouth Bay area. Later on that evening there will be entertainment laid on preceded by a BBQ/meal. On the Sunday attendees will have the opportunity to explore, with day paddles along Cornwall's amazing coastline. These trips will be weather dependant, but it is hoped will take in 'The Lizard Peninsular' 'Lands End' and if the September Swells allow, sections of the North coast will also be accommodated. 

The Symposium is based at Tregedna Farm a short walk from Swanpool Beach. There is top quality bunk house accommodation or camping available. We are limiting the numbers to 25 Full board and 45 Camping. Those wishing to join in will have the opportunity on the Friday evening and Saturday morning to decide on courses they would like to attend.

More information is available here

Monday, 3 March 2008

3rd UK Storm Gathering Sea Kayak Symposium - Logo


The logo has landed and it was worth the wait. The 3rd UK Storm Gathering has a unique and identifiable emblem which I think reflects both the nature of the event and the heritage of Wales where the symposium is being held. A tremendous thanks goes to Aled Williams of Tiderace Kayaks who has once again applied his superb design skills to the task.

As instigator of the 1st UK Storm Gathering I hope these events will continue over time, roving from one paddle destination to another, each with its own special theme (and logo). There is a wish also that such gatherings will encourage others to bring about their own paddling festivals, whatever the time of year, as its great fun being around like minded people sharing in the wealth of experience that comes together on such occasions.

For now though, 2008 will be on Anglesey, 2009 will be in Cornwall.........so that just begs the question, where to go in 2010?