Surfs Up!

Just had a fab day out surfing around Newquay. After a 2 week flat spell, it was great to see the waves again. Even the sun has been shining. Met up with a mate this morning and surfed 2 foot Whipsiderry, then Watergate for high tide this afternoon. It was just like a summers day, but without the crowds and ticker neoprene! Kayaking tomorrow on the South Coast.

Lovely, lovely St Loy

Had a fab day down at St Loy yesterday with Mossee and Hannah. I managed to get up a couple of E1s and follow Mossee up an E4 without falling off. Not a bad effort since I haven't climbed for ages! I then went over to Porthgwarra and soloed Hellava Slab and one of Mr Kirkus' routes in the evening sun. Just perfect!

Raiding Party

I went up to N Devon yesterday to help Mark Garland develop a new cliff that he'd spied on one of his many forays in his backyard. With the fab weather helping this along, it was great to get out on the rock. The rock on the Culm Coast does lead a lot to be desired, but you do get used to it! The climbs were short, steep but on fabulous holds, making for great climbing. Belays not too great though. Climbing new routes is very thrilling and satisfying as you never know what the outcome is going to be until you get to the top!! I've been sworn to secrecy as to where the crag is, so you'll have to wait until Mark decides to let the cat out of the bag!