Classic trip,absolutely no doubt,pity about the weather near the end - I believe it's been rather wet up in Fife of late? is that an understatement? When I was last at S.t Abbs they wanted £5 to park and £3 to launch.At Burnmouth some guy appeared,declaring himself as the Harbour Master,and demanded £10 to launch a Kayak - taking the piss.Launch at Coldingham,or Eyemouth - no bother there.How did you go on @ Pease Bay,I couldn't find anywhere,I assume it's through the caravan park?
@GBPaddling Hi Frank It was a nice day for sea state,as you know it is a tricky place for swell.Pease Bay has a large car park at the ford and a short trolley down to the beach,no fees.St Abbs can be quite congested so maybe the £5 is to deter folk.It has been quite wet but that has its advantages as all the rivers are in good condition.
@stevenatleven Nice one,though I doubt the £5 at S.t. Abbs is to deter folk,the bloke came over to me with his receipt book ready,and was fully expecting Me to cross his palm with silver,and was rather dissapointed when I didn't.They'll be charging people to walk along the Pier next.....I'm serious,You see. - I'll bet it has already been proposed......
Nice paddle which is on my to do list ..Great stuff..
alanshunter 5 months ago
Hope not Frank,don,t think so here in Scotland with the current legislation.Anyway happy free launching for now
stevenatleven 6 months ago
Classic trip,absolutely no doubt,pity about the weather near the end - I believe it's been rather wet up in Fife of late? is that an understatement? When I was last at S.t Abbs they wanted £5 to park and £3 to launch.At Burnmouth some guy appeared,declaring himself as the Harbour Master,and demanded £10 to launch a Kayak - taking the piss.Launch at Coldingham,or Eyemouth - no bother there.How did you go on @ Pease Bay,I couldn't find anywhere,I assume it's through the caravan park?
GBPaddling 6 months ago
@GBPaddling Hi Frank It was a nice day for sea state,as you know it is a tricky place for swell.Pease Bay has a large car park at the ford and a short trolley down to the beach,no fees.St Abbs can be quite congested so maybe the £5 is to deter folk.It has been quite wet but that has its advantages as all the rivers are in good condition.
stevenatleven 6 months ago
@stevenatleven Nice one,though I doubt the £5 at S.t. Abbs is to deter folk,the bloke came over to me with his receipt book ready,and was fully expecting Me to cross his palm with silver,and was rather dissapointed when I didn't.They'll be charging people to walk along the Pier next.....I'm serious,You see. - I'll bet it has already been proposed......
GBPaddling 6 months ago