Cornwall - sea kayaking Portreath to Godrevy Island.

A Shipwreck,a nudist beach and an Island immortalised in literature! As a day trip,this is about as good as it gets.Got there early,as the parking situation is desperate in Portreath,the previous day having headed North to S.t. Agnes,then this day had a lot to live up to,in fact I wouldn't have thought it possible to compete, but - compete it did,and even surpassed it,this has been one of the most enjoyable trips I've done so far.All the elements conducive to good sea kayaking,came together,the weather of course,the big vista of Cornish sky,was just the best,a clear blue sky is a sight to behold,but when its adorned with those fluffy legless sheep clouds its all the better for me.One of the most inspirational ship names ever for me was an old clipper in the "Cutty Sark" heyday when they were still beating early steamships called "FLYING CLOUD" - wonderful.The other great bonus here was the prevoiusly mentioned water quality,as you can see for yourself it is supreme,enabling a tour of the wreck without getting wet.The wreck is that of the "Secil Japan" wrecked hereabouts in 1989,prefer an older wreck myself but I'm splitting hairs here.The beach at Fishing Cove is fantastic and one of numerous here used by Nudists I was greeted here by a man and his rather attractive partner(dissapointingly clad in a bikini) completely "tackle out" making sure the "big fella" was kept clear of the cold water!On to Navax Point and the interest diminishes only slightly,excellent views to Hayle and S.t. Ives.Godrevy makes an excellent turning point navigating the islands' surprising divide and for me heading downwind with gentle tide assistance.I had a fantstic half our so on Fishing Cove beach - nowhere near long enough,before heading back,all the time overlooked by that fabulous sky,that ultimately inspired the music for this particular video.As stated it was played on my £30 classical guitar(it's had new strings) a simple sequence then embellished with piano and echo guitar on a Boss br600.You may have noticed a lack of caves in this and the "S.t. Agnes" video - I will post a seperate video for this as they are a bit special and not enough time is afforded in a 10 min clip to include everything - including the amazing place that is "Ralph's Cupboard" and its accompanying legend of "Wrath the giant" snacking on sailors heads and hurling boulders at passing ships like some latter day hooligan!

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[onlywhenpissed]

Nudist beach Frank? All I saw was your bare legs!  I thank God that was all I saw of you naked. Paddle with you anytime Frank.

[GBPaddling]

@onlywhenpissed Kept my undercrackers on,or I would've been arrested,my Wife reckons that is an arrestable offence,being seen in public in Undercrackers or Speedos or Budgie Smugglers ha ha.......

[daveCEbarber]

I lived in Portreath at the time of the wrecking of the Secil Japan. I dived on it many times with the guy who purchased the salvage rights. I have all the radio room paper work "telegrams up to the sinking, crew lists and ships inventory etc" I still have a lot of photo's before and after she broke up.

Oh by the way fantastic video reminds me of all by dives round there.

[GBPaddling]

@daveCEbarber The water was that clear,you didn't need to dive it......I used to go diving,but never dived this bit of coast,it wasn't well served by Hardboats,and access for R.I.B.s is not easy,plus there wasn't much information,so it was always,Plymouth,and the Manacles e.t.c.The water quality here is as good as anything,I've seen from Orkney and Cape Wrath to the Scillies and a lot in between,amazing clear Oceanic water,with a more viscous,silky quality - Wish I'd dived there now!!!!!!!!!!!

[firebladenoss]

great video!

[GBPaddling]

@firebladenoss Thanks,it's definitely one of my favourites,it was a very special day.I doubt it could ever be as good,should I return?

[TdKMeTRCz]

@GBPaddling maybe :L

[GBPaddling]

@TdKMeTRCz Bet you was one of the lads swimming in the harbour,when I returned the night before this video was taken? can't wait to get down there again,the coastline is really special,just need weather,always need weather!! have you seen the other video Portreath to St Agnes? for some reason it gets nowhere near as many views as this one,and it was almost as good.

[TdKMeTRCz]

i live in portreath too :)

[GBPaddling]

@djmarlee87 It all depends on wether you want new,or Ebay stuff.Like a lot of things today it seems to be getting more expensive.Probably £500-700 for a decent Plastic boat,fibreglass more expensive,£100 for a decent paddle,£50 spraydeck,£75 lifejacket,or a fortune for all the top gear.Maybe you could get lucky and get a job lot on Ebay?Once bought though,the equipment holds it's value very well,and requires little running costs,or maintenance.But the most important thing of all? GOOD WEATHER!!