Summer 2015 update

Hello again and thanks for taking the time to read my blogs. I was thinking for ease of reading that i could merge all blogs into one so lookout for that coming soon.

Right onto the latest update. The Moken has seen a good bit of time on the water from late last summer until now which is mid May. The Yak continues to perform, impress and bring big smiles to my face and i am always having people stop to chat about when kitting it up and down on dry land.

My last trip of summer 2014 was a spur of the moment. One of my friends had organised an overnight sailing trip on his 18ft boat called Misty. This had to be cancelled last minute due to his work commitments. Since i had went to the trouble of getting my wife to swap her shifts to allow me to go i figured i would turn this into a solo kayak camping trip.
I made quick plans by the maps and i decided to head to Whiterock Bay on Strangford Lough for my start point. Strangford Lough is a nature reserve with over 200 small islands dotted in it. Stunning views and loads of wildlife makes this area a great kayaking and sea fishing spot.

Along with all my usual kit i packed my Vango 2 man tent, a change of clothes in a drybag, waterproofs, shovel, lights torches etc, food, drinking water, and a load of dry wood for a campfire. Most of this kit all fitted in the huge front hatch of the Moken. 

I set off towards my destination island about 2 miles away and arrived as the sun was setting. I beached the yak and anchored it off a large rock before pitching my tent andd getting the campfire going with ease. The sound of birds flying past and seals barking was pure bliss as i cracked open my brandy flask to see the sun dissappear beneath the horizon.

The morning sunrise was fantastic in the clear sky and again nature was busy all around me going about its business. I packed up camp and set off again paddling in and out of the islands fishing here and there as i went along. I arrived back at my car just after lunchtime having blanked at the fishing but well pleased and relaxed from the trip.

Stay tuned for 2014/15 winter spring fishing trips.