‘Savage Shores: Britain’s Coastal Environment’ is the working title of a book currently being researched and written by Heather and Mark Rainsley for Pesda Press. The book aims to explain the climate, geology, landforms, natural history and human history of the coastal environment to walkers, sea kayakers and others enjoying this wonderful part of Britain’s natural heritage.
The two authors are experienced writers and photographers with a particular love for the coast of Britain.
Hi guys,
I just found your site, love it! Sounds like you have had some brilliant adventures.
I am interested in getting into sea kayaking as I now live in the village of Beer (happy days!) in East Devon. The book you are working on sounds interesting so – good luck!
I am off out now to buy a book called “South West Sea Kayaking” by some bloke, can’t remember his name!
If you are ever in Beer and fancy an espresso or somewhere to stay pop up to the Youth Hostel (I am the manager there) and I am sure we can barter, information and tales of adventure on the high seas for a spot of dinner or a room for the night!!
Cheers
Jon
I had a very interesting time Kayaking from Beer!
Launching was easy, but landing at high-tide in shore-dumping 3′ surf was very sketchy. Those steep pebbles just slide down when you tread on them, so I was still in the surf zone when the second / third / fourth waves landed on me – filling the kayak and making it heavy.
Managed eventually, but suggest that when there’s a swell it’s better to time it to land when the sea is a little further out and the beach sloping rather less steeply.
Loved doing the Beer ‘Nightrunner’ you have some excellent coastpaths, and it’s a great event.
Regards,
Dan.
Hi Heather & Mark
It’s Martyn here from the Kendal Mountain Festival 2012.
We would love you to help spread the word on your blogs and UK Rivers forums about the amazing series of films and speakers at the KEEN White Water Session at this year’s festival.
An exclusive mix of the best paddle sport action films from wild river running, to remote sea kayak expeditions, featuring top new films, plus KEEN athlete Adrian Durrant.
As you may be aware The Kendal Mountain Festival is the biggest of its kind in the world and is here to inspire more people to explore and enjoy mountains, rivers, wilderness and their cultures.
With 70 films – 15 of them premiers, from 10 different categories, with over 2,000 visitors a day, the Kendal Mountain Festival is the outdoor social event of the year.
We are very ‘KEEN’ to make this night a success and encourage people to come and find out what an amazing sport it is – and maybe along the way inspire the next generation of paddlers.
The KEEN Wild Water Session is on FRI 16 Nov 2012 – book ticket online at http://www.mountainfest.co.uk
Hope to see you here!
Martyn Mills
Festival Coordinator
martyn@mountainfest.co.uk