Singing Paddles

04/09/2024

We’ve been out on a Bat and Bioluminescence Tour this evening but stopped to have tea and cake first. Not only did we see and hear bats we encountered the bioluminescence and even saw a number of shooting stars. Top trip with great company

03/09/2024

We’ve been on the Avon Estuary this evening

02/09/2024

Come and visit the Singing Paddles stand at the Kingsbridge Show on Saturday. We will have only two of these on the stand but we can talk about the rest Kingsbridge Show Salcombe & Kingsbridge Noticeboard Kingsbridge info group

02/09/2024

Out on an evening tour on the Devon Avon. Perfectly calm but very warm and humid. Lots of swallows and house martins feasting on flies.

28/08/2024

**Celebrating ICAR - International Mountain Rescue Day**

Back in 1948, on the weekend of August 28 and 29, mountain rescue experts convened upon the invitation of the Austrian Alpine Club. During this conference, experiences, knowledge, and technology were exchanged.
This pivotal gathering led to the founding of ICAR (International Commission for Alpine Rescue) in 1955, and it strengthened the international network and community of mountain rescuers.
Today, August 28 therefore marks a significant day in the history of the international mountain rescue efforts.
With International Mountain Rescue Day, we celebrate the spirit of community, progress, and the commitment of all those people who dedicate themselves to the safety of others in the mountains.
As a proud member of ICAR, Mountain Rescue England and Wales is honoured to share and celebrate this legacy. Join us in marking this special day and upholding the tradition and dedication of mountain rescue.

https://www.alpine-rescue.org

27/08/2024

A paddle and a pasty tour today. What’s not to like? Pasties from Lloyd Maunder Kingsbridge went down well!

26/08/2024

A recent fallen oak tree in Bowcombe Creek adding to the demise of the biodiversity in the estuary. High winds in the last few days precipitated it’s collapse one wonders did anyone hear it fall?

22/08/2024

Tea and cake tour this evening

22/08/2024

Lucky to be padding on Slapton Ley yesterday. Sighting of kingfishers and otters were an added bonus

16/08/2024

A perfect day for it

15/08/2024

Tom Thomson, Canoe Lake, c. 1915

14/08/2024

Tea and cake today

13/08/2024

We’ve been seeing a lot of sea grass on the trips lately and discussing all aspects of it. Here’s a refresher

12/08/2024

On the tours we get to talk about the lime kilns in the area. I sometimes mention the Langcliffe Hoffman kiln near Settle North Yorkshire. This is a photo of that very kiln. Thanks John Burton

11/08/2024

Definitely tea and cake tour!

11/08/2024

It’s going to be an atmospheric paddle on the tea and cake tour this morning

09/08/2024

After a rainy day yesterday it was great to be out on the water again. Along with the normal chat we discussed the various animals of the Galápagos Islands and their adaptations to help them succeed there

06/08/2024

13 years ago paddling with Matt Baker for BBC Countryfile Extra

05/08/2024

How many sausages do we eat on a Hot Sausage Tour?

30/07/2024

28/07/2024

Expectation at Newbridge Quay on Bowcombe Creek

27/07/2024

A paddle out to see Kingsbridge fireworks last night. A wonderful evening with great company

26/07/2024

We’ve been paddling on the Avon at Aveton Gifford this morning. Perfect conditions