The Needles on the Isle of Wight is an iconic passing from Keyhaven to Freshwater. With the correct conditions, the Hurst Point play and the exploration of the caves and rocks leading to Freshwater will make a day of exhilarating outing. 

Hurst Point play:

A glorious autum day with fantastic rock and wave scapes to explore. We didn't collect long mileages but repeatedly swept the entire coastline rocks and caves, packed with numerous simulated and simultaneous rescue scenarios, all thanks to our dedicated leaders and conscious crew!

The one-way downwind paddle, as a logistic puzzle unveiled by Justin and Jane, and executed by the group of 11 club members using 8 cars, is one of the most memorable trips of the year!

We met at Lepe car park for a quick briefing of who took whom and what - all on one piece of paper wrinkled heavily in Jane's hand. In 20 min, we were all off driving to Keyhaven (Saltgrass Lane) with 2 to 3 boats on our roofs. After a quick round of surf play at the Hurst Point, we headed to Newtown for lunch break. Along the way we nudged into the eddies of the red channel markers at Lymington Bank, Solent Bank, and after lunch at West Lepe. The trip concluded with a couple of assisted rescue practices. For the lucky bunch who relied on the others to get them and their boats to Keyhaven in the first place, there was even time for a hot tea after the paddle at Lepe cafe. Thank you to everyone for the support! 

Regroup in transit:

To the east of Southampton, this is one of the few trips that club members enjoy more recently. The Fareham Marina provides a dedicated parking area. There are a number of landing spots with cafes and pubs along the Portsmouth estuary. Portchester Castle is a must visit from the water - it is also a potential launch point for circumnavgation of the Portsea Island (Portsmouth). 

The Buckler's Hard at Beaulieu is our pround club quater decorated by our club boat trailor. Its prestigious view, access and facility offer the best possible experinece no matter the experince level or tidal condition. Imagine slicing the thin ice on Beaulieu with the crispiest and quietest acoustics from the surroundings in a Febuary night. The seals like companies too.

Day 1 

Penrhyn Mawr inner, middle, and outer tide races to South Stack

Day 2 

Bardsey Island from Aberdaron

Day 3

Rhoscolyn tide races 

Day 4

Treaddur bay surf

A stunning day to explore a different part of the Jurassic coast. The launch point requires team work but absolute pleasure for staying with the group. The welcoming atmosphere of the rocks soon untangles a mystery of physics: they are magnetic to our boats. 

An early morning launch from Lepe to the Fort with two groups.