On behalf of :-
Belfast Kayak Club who have posted their annual RNLI fundraiser, the "Bangor Bay Sea Kayak Race" for May 25th. It is Co hosted and held at Ballyholme Yacht Club near Belfast.

Ocean to City Race. June 1st. 2019.

Courses 4km to 28km.

Registration opens February

http://oceantocity.com/the-race/

(This event also notified under 'Sea Kayaking')

CORK HARBOUR FESTIVAL - Ocean to City Race.

Courses 4km to 28km.

Saturday June 1st

Registration opens in February with 'early bird' deals.

http://oceantocity.com/the-race/

Inishowen Sea Symposium.
Moville, Donegal.
April 26 - 28 April. 2019.
https://www.inishadventures.com/sea-symposium

There's usually a copy (pdf) of all Britain MSI info in the Agency pages.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... on-leaflet

It's updated as necessary.
John.

My map drawn on account of channel changes. I think Mike B put a copy into The Almanac. I also have various similar for Ireland and for North Channel area. PM to request. John Fairhead. Edit. I see the image lacks the sharpness of my original If anyone wants a better copy I can email I take it every...

Petition up and running Jim.

https://www.change.org/p/scottish-parli ... n-scotland

Facebook Page
https://en-gb.facebook.com/nokelpdredging/

Mixed species and contamination in the wrack StanGuz.
Most likely they don't want the chore of picking out the plastic rubbish.

Friday 23. November. Tonight. BBC Parliament channel just included debate at the Scottish Parliament on mechanical dredging for kelp. The brief debate touched on the desirability of the practice and also the impartiality of the regulatory authority (Marine Scotland I think). A member read out from l...

Seawolf 856 clearly separates 'on the surface' from a nagging doubt he has. Alan, I think this entire thread explains why he (and surely many others) are in this bind. All of us agree about skill, experience and planning and carrying the means to give restitution to any we damage. However the fear o...

"OK - I made (most) of that up ..."
even so it was witty and rings true.

Thank you Mark, email sent anyway. Manual gathering of kelp and other sea weed has a long history in Ireland and I'm sure I won't be the only person to have misgivings about commercial harvesting. It's Lammas Fair in Ballycastle (Its BIG) and the traditional snack is Dulse. It's hand picked off the ...

Sean107 I PM'd you. Sorry for typos!! Cranky handset. J.

OP asks why "clubs need to worry about insurance". It's not just clubs that ought to have cover. Those of us who mostly paddle alone need it too. In my area (North coast of Northern Ireland) the local authority ask to see evidence of valid insurance when you pay marina or slipway fees. There are not...

Interesting,: many thanks Chris and Aled. Just out of curiosity I wonder if the US (Dept. of Homeland Security, My! How their net has spread!) rules apply to canoes and kayaks built using traditional methods by first nation craftsmen.?? I couldn't see any exemption. Surely there must be some leeway.

Wasn't this thread about Pooh - not Parking ??

Striking photo as an opener - subsequently ignored.

Bowel management, Chapter One of being a person. It appears some people skipped that class.

This friendly fundraiser is getting there gradually. Work is getting done already. Lets not forget we are not quite there yet!

no rust with that edgey file? Yes, surely. As it ever was. Didn't we all used to have a Scout style sheath knife, in the UK probably a 8" blade made by the Rogers firm of Sheffield. Stainless was the posh version. For the rest of us, woe betide if your Dad saw you let it get rusty. So-called Stainl...

Four inch carbon drop point with brass finger guard and Tufnol laminate grip. Copper fastenings. An old file given a new life.

I've got this : http://laboutique.snsm.org/securite/85-coupe-ligne-mp-3700224030650.html But never tried it .... Olivier I have an Italian version of this Oliver and it works well on discarded netting, terylene tape and small diameter cordage although some of the Kevlar (that gold fleck stuff) cord...

As post above from Nick Crowhurst. I had "Error Error" message appeared after clicking "return to UKRGB" button on PayPal. Seems benign. My receipt turned up promptly enough.

The best paddle ever made was the Schlegel T60 Topline.
It is no longer made so I can't be accused of advertising.

Contributors may be interested in a very recent thread posted on the ISKA Community forum. This is a discussion which keeps appearing. http://www.iska.ie/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3661&sid=e44a8892aaf62e11689d2cd5d609eb16 A search of the ISKA forum will show that this is is less of a debate and perh...

Now removed to safety.

I hope the crew get a bit of shore leave. Cant be much fun spending the New Year on a sloping deck!

Inish Adventures are offering a week of guided tours around Donegal in the 5 days running up to the Symposium (weekend 7-8April). You can be sure that this will be well run and the area offers lots of bad weather alternatives. Check with Adrian and I'm sure he can offer good fun activities for all a...

Ben, that picture is a beautiful thing in itself. Tudor times onwards people used to travel with strip maps which could be coiled up. The map would show the road between two key cities as a straight line. This was along long axis of the strip. Useful info such as taverns, fords, churches and bridges...

Daryl. Just a quick flash of inspiration. In our local bait store there are lightweight chest waders with built in neoprene socks These items are under £20. Could a dress maker be persuaded to remove one leg just to provide a waterproof case for prosthesis?. Then in suitable weather you could wear s...

Heres the reference:-

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=128248&p=804181&hilit=Atom#p804181

Second that, Palm Atom. I hear the 2 part combo is really good at keeping water out in a quick swim. There's reference on this site if you search recent posts. I have the Atom top over salopettes - best for me so far are Peak Explorer with braces, waist belt and are high rise. They have a neat zip f...