Swallows

[soundoftheseagull]

A cold and wet start to the day, which surprisingly ended up into a very sunny and pleasant paddle.
More Terns seen and my first sighting of this year’s Swallows.

Lunch spot

[Bazza S]

First swallow today for me as well about 2 miles from where you were sat. Is that Ian Collins' nordkapp?

[soundoftheseagull]

Certainly is the Badger!

[Newdaze]

I've not seen any this far North yet, but in true Blue Peter style, this is one I got earlier (last year)... :o)

[carpyken]

Lovely photos Dave, how are you getting on with the Taran?

Ken

[GregMiller]

Dave,
Are those the Reed spare paddle holders on the front of the Taran?
Do they work OK?

I was looking for a similar setup but wasn't sure they'd stay put.

Greg

[steve ed]

Saw my first swallow on saturday, (I'm 3 miles from Kendal)

[soundoftheseagull]

Ken
Second trip, it’s a completely different kayak to my GT; I find that it gets better as the conditions get worse.
I must confess I am a rudder convert; you never alter your paddle stroke, although I need some WD40 on the pedals sounds as if I have some pets below!
The main thing I find is again it just eats up the miles very fast.

[soundoftheseagull]

Greg
I have had them for some time, managed to kid my youngest and stated that my Mrs had washed some trousers incorrectly...you had to be there. There fine and protect the deck, I have had no problems with them at all, there not Reeds not sure I’ll check re manufacturer.

[Mikebelluk]

Come on then....SpongeBobTinySeagullPants.....have you bought it?

[soundoftheseagull]

Mike, I already have 2 how can I afford 3 kayaks?

[Canoe-Cowal]

Dave nice boat long way off having seven though lol

Hey what ever happened to Welsh enginering and the old tennis ball paddle holders. Ive still got and use them.

Now swallows here plenty of Jays and tits though and the occasional heron flung in

[soundoftheseagull]

I was clearing my shed and came across the balls last week, do the job just as well and very cheap thanks for the reminder.

[Summit to Sea]

They look like North Water Paddle Britches to me.

[andreadawn]

Haven't seen any Swallows yet this year. There are a few Wheatears on the hills here in Cumbria; one of the first summer visitors to arrive. Saw my first Terns of the year on the River Duddon estuary today. Summer must be on the way.

Andrea Collins