Theory of Good Friday (2)

And, we're ready to go after putting in in Flatrock

A few more pictures to add to yesterday's blog entry of our paddle from Flatrock to Pouch Cove. Today its windy and wet so its nice to reflect in the afterglow of a great paddle. I can't say enough about this paddle destination but if you put it on your paddle calendar this year, be careful to get the right forecast - light winds from the west and swell 1 metre or less. Other conditions can make this a risky paddle for all but the most experienced.

Tony :-)

Neil leads Stan around Red Head and into Red Head Cove around the point.

Stan, Neil and Ysabelle (ltr) paddle into Styles Cove where we stopped for a break. Neil told us that local fishermen had fixed a ladder to the cliffs here in case they were forced to seek shelter here from bad weather while they tended to their cod traps in the area.

Neil, and Stan ahead of him, venture into one of the sea caves. The salt water has leached the rocks hot pink.

Stan and Neil after exiting the sea cave.

Neil, Ysabelle and Stan (in order) prepare to paddle inside of some offshore rocks. There was a little sea action so we had to time our run through in some places.

Neil, Stan and Ysabelle check out one of the waterfalls along our route.

Flatrock to Pouch Cove is a very scenic paddle but you have to pick your day. There are massive cliffs and isolated sea-stacks. Add in a blend of sunshine, blue seas and skies, good paddling mates and I got an unforgetable day. Here, a seagull soars overhead as Neil and Ysabelle paddle past one sea-stack.