Day2

Day 2 was fun....tiring but fun. A much shorter day in the region of 15 miles, but I had a bit of company from the elusive Howlett so it was cool. We spent the day against the tide but explored a few beautiful caves near St Agnes where another Friend Carl sauntered over to say hello, which was really touching. The support in general has been overwhelming, if it continues I may have to change some of my opinions about humans. Tomorrow is going to be a weather day with an early start Monday to start chasing towards north Devon. Early to bed againi reckon.

Day2... slow start

Stunning location of Godrevy. Heading to polzeath against wind and tide as I needed a lie in. The cornish beaches are a key spring board for some solid miles  through next week.

Day one

31 miles into headwinds upto f5 about 5 tide races....2 of which tried to better me...and nearly did.....if im honest I gave more than I had in the tank. Tomorrow morning will be a good indicator but the beast is now underway at least, I need to find pace and routine. My tent is a minging already.  Gonna get some sleep in a minute. ... I hope I do you all proud, I certainly will try. Weather is my biggest stumbling block right now. its all a bit overwhelming at the minute.....one day at a time.

This means everything to me.

The following is from my Manager at Skern Lodge words like job and vocation dont do justice to my place of employment   Barry Glyn John and Andy are the most perfect  people to  work alongside. Thanks for your support.

I missed you yesterday to wish you the best for your journey, though I don't think I could have said what I wanted to say as well as Terry Pratchett...

"Why do you go away?  So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colours. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving."

Enjoy the adventure and face the challenge with the same approach you have shown this year and you will return with head held high.
All the best Simon.
Bazoo

The secret ingredient/jersey pocket

These unbelievable all natural energy bars are gonna keep me going on the water get in contact with Rich to fuel your adventures! !

Lamorna Cove

Lamorna is where it begins for real.
  The weather is looking like it may let me play for a couple of days but it will be breezy later in the weekend so Friday the 15th at around 10 am I will shove off  aiming to clear Lands End at around midday and setting day ones camp at Godrevy. Saturday will be a push up towards north Cornwall with an expected weather day on Sunday.  Everything is as ready as it can be, Ive chosen the launch point as if I start at Falmouth, I have to put in a large crossing early on, this way I've still got a good launch and landing I still clear Lands End and the Southwest relatively early and hopefully avoid the heavy weather set for 2 weeks time. One last sleep and then I'm away.....I finally get to stop talking about it and I get to do it......way better than Christmas! !!