Get out and Paddle...
Situated in the centre of the Irish Sea the Isle of Man is a perfect draw for many a sea kayaker. It's positioning means it can often be seen from many places on the surrounding mainland on a clear day. It also means that the tidal flows from both north and south meet around the island, requiring some good planning to make the trip. The island also provides fantastic coastline, demanding tide races and plenty of wildlife, including Basking Sharks.
The route from England is usually started from St Bees in Cumbria.
Pos. | K1W | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Start | Finish | Dist. | Boat | Note | Links | |
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1 | K1M | John Willacy | 04:41:22 | 11-Jul-14 | Point of Ayre | St Bees | 27 nm | Rockpool Taran | ||||
2 | K1M | John Willacy | 05:46:14 | 10-Jul-14 | St Bees | Point of Ayre | 27 nm | Rockpool Taran | ||||
3 | K1M | Martin Whitmill | 10:00:00? | 15-Aug-10 | St Bees | ? | P+H Capella | Link1 |
Pos. | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Start | Finish | Dist. | Boat | Note | Links | |
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1 | K2 |
Sean Jesson/ Jim Krawiecki |
06:15:00 | 10-May-08 | St Bees | Maughold Head | 27 nm | Valley Aleut II | Blog | Blog | |
2 | Team |
Mike Douglas Rob Hitchmough |
09:15:00 | 25-Jun-10 | St Bees | Maughold Head | 27 nm |
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