Ringstead Beach - 12th August 2012

Another session with the boys. I paddled for about 45 minutes, they mucked around a lot longer. Allen sat for about an hour just being washed onto and off of the pebble beach by the small waves. Allen also did a capsize drill with the spraydeck. Gavin messed around sinking the Acrobat and playing about putting his head up inside an upturned boat breathing in the air trapped inside. Very scary for any onlookers!

Macclesfield Canal - 13th August 2012

Session with Macc Canoe Club, though I paddled off doing some sprints for about an hour (30 strokes sprint, 30 rest).

Portland Harbour - 11th August 2012

Session with the boys in Portland Harbour, launching by ferry bridge boatyard. Allen and Gavin took turns paddling with me, they were wearing a spraydeck for the first time and having a go at surfing the very confused waves. Both seemed to enjoy it, neither fell in!

I was on the water for over an hour, did a few rolls in the Inazone.

Macclesfield Canal - 15th August 2012

Clarke Lane <> Higher Hurdsfield Marina.
Out in 52:16, back in 56:49. Quite strong wind helping on the way out, hindering on way back.
Felt a bit faster though.

Macclesfield Canal - 8th August 2012

Back to "training" runs on the canal... but it looks as though I've not exactly gained any fitness after 12 consecutive days paddling in Greenland. out in 55:08, then toured back in just over the hour after it seemed to be too much like hard work paddling fast! Nice evening though, so not a chore.

Macclesfield Canal - 6th August 2012

Went to the monday session on the canal with the Macc Canoe Club, primarily to get my boat back from Rachael whom I had lent it to while I was in Greenland. Was planning to do a short paddle, but got roped into instructing instead for about an hour. Unfortunately my student capsized and got a bit cold and wet!... doesn't say much for my coaching skills. I hope it hasn't put her off.

Greenland - Sermilik to Tasiilaq - 24th-27th July 2012

We paddled the few kilometers back to Tiniteqilaq, and with the shop open, it would be a crime not to support the local community and buy some more beer...

Our return journey to Tasiilaq would involve retracing our route back to the Angmagssalik fjord - we had hoped to circumnavigate the Angmagssalik island, but the weather forecast wasn't brilliant, and the southern tip of the island is very exposed.

Tiniteqilaq

We wanted to get as far up the Lairig Ghru as possible, and we got about half way and made camp. On the way we had found a large amount of wood, so we would have a good fire that night (as we did pretty much every night!)

Sunset in the "Lairig Ghru"

We returned to the island at the entrance to the Lairig Ghru and had another chance to look at the remains of the earth shelters. Pushing on, we then stopped at the deserted community of Qernertivartivit. Not long abandoned, one of the houses has been left pretty much as the last occupiers would have lived in it.

We made camp in a lovely positioned inlet, at the top of which we had a good view over the Angmagssalik fjord to watch whales.

Qernertivartivit - "ghost town"

Our last day on the water saw us return to Tasiilaq, but not before having to wait out some strong winds for a few hours. I must admit this was a fairly pleasant experience - although windy, it was still sunny, but the wind kept the flies off!

Sermilik to Tasiilaq