On the tenth day of Christmas Summit to Sea offered me a nice mat for Sleeping
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
On the Tenth Day...
We've given you (and ourselves) a rest on our twelve deals of Christmas, but here's todays:
On the tenth day of Christmas Summit to Sea offered me a nice mat for Sleeping
On the tenth day of Christmas Summit to Sea offered me a nice mat for Sleeping
Sunday, 1 January 2012
The Penguin Paddle
Yesterday we took part in the Inaugural "Penguin Paddle", so called as the "Event Organiser" (He's not a Race Director, he told us in the pub afterwards) chose to paddle the route desssed as a Penguin.
22 hardy paddlers braved the weather (although at one point down by the Swellies, the sun came out and you'd have thought it was July!)
The wind was blowing quite strongly from the South West and because I'd been rushing to get out of the shop to the meeting point, I'd grabbed the boat that was closest to hand rather than one of my usual "go to boats". The boat was the Overline Aretusa, it was a three piece model without a skeg, which on the basis of my recent inactivity (too much time spent in the shop and developing the website has led to no time on the water for just over 2 months) combined with a slightly increased girth over that period of inactivity and a week of stuffing my face over Christmas meant that I wasn't feeling as comfortable as usual in the boat. I then made things more difficult for myself by donning a chicken suit over all my paddling kit.
We stopped for a mass raft-up and the "Event Organiser" passed around a big bag of sweeties, which were well received.
Some elected to complete the full Menai Challenge course, while others decided to play on the Swellies.
Eventually, we passed under Menai Bridge and paddled on to Gallows Point.
Some had to leave straight away to be with family and friends to see in the New Year, others retired to the pub where some "fishermans tales" were exchanged about the years paddling exploits and the world was put to rights.
I'd like to thank everyone that came for their company and a pleasant paddle and thank the "Event Organiser" for taking the time to make it happen. Roll on the second "Penguin Paddle", after all there's a full years paddling between now and then to make the most of!
22 hardy paddlers braved the weather (although at one point down by the Swellies, the sun came out and you'd have thought it was July!)
The wind was blowing quite strongly from the South West and because I'd been rushing to get out of the shop to the meeting point, I'd grabbed the boat that was closest to hand rather than one of my usual "go to boats". The boat was the Overline Aretusa, it was a three piece model without a skeg, which on the basis of my recent inactivity (too much time spent in the shop and developing the website has led to no time on the water for just over 2 months) combined with a slightly increased girth over that period of inactivity and a week of stuffing my face over Christmas meant that I wasn't feeling as comfortable as usual in the boat. I then made things more difficult for myself by donning a chicken suit over all my paddling kit.
(Thanks to Dave Jones for the Picture)
When I managed to get the boat running in a straight line, it was really nice to paddle, but my ability was a little limited and without the skeg, I have to admit that for the first 45 minutes or so I was struggling with it, but as I grew accustomed to it's handling (and listened to a couple of top-tips from the "Event Organiser"), it became easier to paddle.We stopped for a mass raft-up and the "Event Organiser" passed around a big bag of sweeties, which were well received.
Eventually, we passed under Menai Bridge and paddled on to Gallows Point.
Some had to leave straight away to be with family and friends to see in the New Year, others retired to the pub where some "fishermans tales" were exchanged about the years paddling exploits and the world was put to rights.
I'd like to thank everyone that came for their company and a pleasant paddle and thank the "Event Organiser" for taking the time to make it happen. Roll on the second "Penguin Paddle", after all there's a full years paddling between now and then to make the most of!
Happy New Year!
Saturday, 31 December 2011
On the 7th Day of Christmas...
Summit to Sea offered me, a rescue kit for swimming.
Later today we'll be paddling the Menai Straits, despite the weather just to make sure that we bag another day on the water BEFORE the year ends.
Throwline, River Krab, River Knife & Rescue Tape
Later today we'll be paddling the Menai Straits, despite the weather just to make sure that we bag another day on the water BEFORE the year ends.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
On the sixth day of Christmas...
Tuesday, 27 December 2011
On the third day of Christmas...
Summit to Sea offered me, a powerstretch fleece mens*
* the womens fleece is also available on the same deal, but mens, rhymes with hens, we're trying to keep to the meter of the song!
and a Petzl Tikka XP
Monday, 26 December 2011
On the Second Day of Christmas...
Summit to Sea offered me, Peak UK Neoprene Gloves.
Of course there's also the deal of the day to consider, the Sea to Summit Bilge Pump.
Happy Boxing Day!
Of course there's also the deal of the day to consider, the Sea to Summit Bilge Pump.
Happy Boxing Day!
Sunday, 25 December 2011
Happy Christmas & Welcome to "The 12 Deals of Christmas"
Happy Christmas or Nadolig Llawen if you're closer to us.
From today we begin our Twelve Deals of Christmas Promotion, a new deal every day for the next twelve days, but rather than running for a single day, we add to it until twelfth night when we close the offer. Watch this space for updates on the offers.
On the first day of Christmas, Summit to Sea offered me, a Petzl Tikka XP
Of course , we're still running our popular deal of the day alongside this offer.
Have a great holiday and I hope you get out paddling.
Pete
From today we begin our Twelve Deals of Christmas Promotion, a new deal every day for the next twelve days, but rather than running for a single day, we add to it until twelfth night when we close the offer. Watch this space for updates on the offers.
On the first day of Christmas, Summit to Sea offered me, a Petzl Tikka XP
Of course , we're still running our popular deal of the day alongside this offer.
Have a great holiday and I hope you get out paddling.
Pete
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Fairy Glen
Local Activist, Andy Butler and a couple of chums ripping it up on the Fairy Glen, North Wales. ENJOY!
glen run fun from ROOT DOWN productions on Vimeo.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Last Chance for Christmas...
well almost, todays the last chance for "First Class Post" according to Royal Mail, but there's still 2 days left if you want to pay more and get it posted by Special Delivery.
We've got some great gifts in stock:
What do you give the man who has everything? How about a s**tbag??
The Podsacs Waste Management Sack is a bag for those who really follow the leave nothing but footprints ethos when in the outdoors.
If the person you're buying for like's a tipple when out overnight, then there's the 0.24 litre Stanley Hip Flask
suitable for most beverages, it won't keep your tea warm, but the contents may well warm the cockles of your heart.
If you don't fancy the Sound of Music again on Christmas afternoon, then how about an inspirational DVD, Into The Wind. Showing the hardships endured by Jeff Allen & Harry Whelan on their record breaking circumnavigation of Ireland in the Spring? It'll certainly make the post christmas dinner wash up seem less of a mammoth undertaking.
With corks popping all over the place, then the serious outdoor types would love to be reaching for the Gerber Crucial Multi-tool with Corkscrew. It has a bundle of uses, but at this time of year, it's "Crucial" use would be to open the next bottle of Merlot.
Christmas is a time for giving and it's a time when you give gifts that people might not buy themselves, but would find incredibly useful. The Folding X Bowl from Sea to Summit (no relation) is just one of those gifts.
Finally, it's all too easy to let yourself go and stop training over Christmas, so why not spend some time at least working on the theoretical aspects of sea kayak rescues by watching this well produced DVD, Sea Kayak Rescues, looking at Fast, Simple & Effective techniques.
We've got some great gifts in stock:
What do you give the man who has everything? How about a s**tbag??
The Podsacs Waste Management Sack is a bag for those who really follow the leave nothing but footprints ethos when in the outdoors.
If the person you're buying for like's a tipple when out overnight, then there's the 0.24 litre Stanley Hip Flask
suitable for most beverages, it won't keep your tea warm, but the contents may well warm the cockles of your heart.
If you don't fancy the Sound of Music again on Christmas afternoon, then how about an inspirational DVD, Into The Wind. Showing the hardships endured by Jeff Allen & Harry Whelan on their record breaking circumnavigation of Ireland in the Spring? It'll certainly make the post christmas dinner wash up seem less of a mammoth undertaking.
With corks popping all over the place, then the serious outdoor types would love to be reaching for the Gerber Crucial Multi-tool with Corkscrew. It has a bundle of uses, but at this time of year, it's "Crucial" use would be to open the next bottle of Merlot.
Christmas is a time for giving and it's a time when you give gifts that people might not buy themselves, but would find incredibly useful. The Folding X Bowl from Sea to Summit (no relation) is just one of those gifts.
Happy Christmas from Pete and the team here at Summit to Sea
Sunday, 18 December 2011
Twelve Deals of Christmas
On Christmas Day, we begin the "12 Deals of Christmas". We're going to be giving you the chance to stack up our deals, these will be in addition to our usual "Deal of the Day", which will still be a limited offer. Between Christmas Day & Midnight on 12th Night, we'll be making some awesome offers, that you'll be able to combine into a delivery as a single consignment.
Monday, 5 December 2011
Saturday, 3 December 2011
As busy as July!!
We've had a hugely busy day over here on the Island today, demo boats out, boats sold, boats ordered, drysuits, paddles and more.
I was also busy finishing the racking for the new boats. It was a good job I went in early with so much to do today.
Today's "Deal of the Day" is the Rab Silk Sleeping Bag Liner at just £30, but the offer only lasts 24 hours. Mummy shape camping
I was also busy finishing the racking for the new boats. It was a good job I went in early with so much to do today.
Today's "Deal of the Day" is the Rab Silk Sleeping Bag Liner at just £30, but the offer only lasts 24 hours. Mummy shape camping
and if you're interested in the weather, it's still really windy.
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