Circumnavigation of Britain 2012 - attempts

by **carpyken** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:38 am

Johns made it to the Straits this morning.

http://clockwisekayak.blogspot.co.uk/

by **Jim** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:42 am

carpyken wrote:Johns made it to the Straits this morning.

http://clockwisekayak.blogspot.co.uk/

And with the weather currently deteriorating the tension is building!

My Videos · by **TechnoEngineer** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:51 pm

Just to keep us on our toes, he'll probably wait to update his blog until he reaches Dolgarrog :P

by **Jim** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:08 pm

Puffin Sound at 13:49, although I'm not sure whether it is his blog or the forum that is an hour out, possibly my forum settings

My Videos · by **TechnoEngineer** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:17 pm

Here is a somewhat epic update from Michal and Natalie, of their travels around Cape Wrath. With video and stunning pictures, if this doesn't inspire people to take up sea kayaking, then nothing will:
http://homeseahome.com/2012/06/22/odyssey-of-the-north/

by **Jim** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:22 pm

Looks like John is taking a battering in the weather - how frustrating to get pinned down so close to home!

by **soundoftheseagull** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:31 pm

Looking out there all day its blooming wild stay safe, looks like a break tomorrow

by **Mike Mayberry** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:08 pm

My guess from Pete Baars facebook status 15 minutes ago is that he's not stopped.

"currently playing "Where's Willacy" on the North Coast of Anglesey. You'd have thought his red & white boat would be easier to spot than a bobble hat!!"

by **Summit to Sea** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:45 am

John had a tough day yesterday, wind slowed him a lot which meant he couldn't make the most of the tide. He spent the night at Porth Eilian, will be heading off later today for what will almost certainly be his shortest day on the water of the whole trip.

Considering how frustrated he must have been last night he was in good spirits when I found him hiding in the undergrowth.

He should finish sometime this afternoon, taking advantage of the ebbing tide.

Still some strong winds here today, but at least it's stopped raining (for now).

http://clockwisekayak.blogspot.co.uk/

Pete

by **Summit to Sea** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:31 am

Just heard from John, he's hitting the water around Mid-day. He thinks he'll be arriving back at Cemlyn between 14:00 & 15:00, but even with such a short distance to the finish, there are a number of variables for him to contend with today.

Feel free to come and welcome him back, but please bring your own Pies & Cakes, there wasn't room in his boat to cater for everyone.

http://clockwisekayak.blogspot.co.uk/20 ... is_23.html

Pete

by **Summit to Sea** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 1:58 pm

I've just had a report that John has been sighted passing Cemaes Bay on his way West to Cemlyn.

by **Summit to Sea** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:03 pm

He's landed at Cemlyn. Apparently drinking Champagne, Guinness and Soup (but not necessarily in that order, or from the same glass).

Congratulations John, a great effort and a job well done.

Pete

by **andyE** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:18 pm

Indeed a sterling effort. Congratulations John.

by **soundoftheseagull** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:54 pm

Fantastic congratulations

by **journeyman** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:07 pm

Fantastic result - congratulations John

by **Curly67** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:01 pm

Fantastic!

by **Mark R** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:38 pm

Great stuff - I've really enjoyed his updates - amusing and amazingly modest, you wouldn't have guessed he was clocking super-human mileage and making the circumnavigation at Warp Factor 9, without wider knowledge.

Well done John - hope the trip was all you wanted it to be.

by **JP9** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:13 pm

Congratulations John. well done !

by **seylan** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:30 am

I loved this comment from the blog, and it's good advice:
"I'd rather be 100% below the 'in big poo' line than 1% over it."

by **gizmo** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:20 am

Fantastic effort John - well done!

by **Graham T** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:03 am

Many congratulations John and very many thanks for making the effort to write your blog I have enjoyed following the journey each day and learnt quiet a lot also

by **ArnoG** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:26 pm

Many congratulations. Splendid trip and very good blog.

All the best
A.-

by **johnb** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:27 am

Joe is now on the "home straight" and looking good...
http://joeroundbritain.wordpress.com/

by **swagstaff** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:48 am

Home straight yes, but headwinds & swell for the next 10 days http://magicseaweed.com/Bournemouth-Surf-Report/12/ . Its not going to be easy!

by **Summit to Sea** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 12:03 pm

There was a radio interview with John on BBC Radio Wales last night,

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... 5_06_2012/ Interview starts at 1:27:10

and a small article here:

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-w ... -31253075/

by **Jim** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:53 pm

johnb wrote:Joe is now on the "home straight" and looking good...
http://joeroundbritain.wordpress.com/

Isn't he just!

by **carpyken** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:26 pm

Joe not updated his blog for a couple of days, do we know what day he's on?

Ken

by **Bod** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:39 am

carpyken wrote:Joe not updated his blog for a couple of days, do we know what day he's on?

Ken

Day 55 was across the Thames to Ramsgate, Day 56 (yesterday) was Ramsgate to just past Hythe/Folkestone. The map is up todate.

Weather is looking a bit rubbish from Thursday. Hope everyone out there stays safe!

by **johnb** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:57 am

Joe has been pinned down by head winds and is making slow progress along the south coast. He's reached Selsey Bill now. Doesn't look as though he going to get much help from the weather this week either. http://joeroundbritain.wordpress.com/

by **GregS** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:28 pm

Gavin's making progress once again. This far he's managed to get from Southampton to Saltfleet Haven (Lincolnshire)....

Gavin must have crossed Joe going the other way at some point: I'm not sure where.

Ps. I created a UKRGB thread to dump more detail of this attempt: see here.

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