Skurfing

After a bun-run row to St Mawes, I joined David, Richard and Matt for a morning of tow-surfing behind David's 300hp motor! We couldn't quite get onto the wake wave without a tiny bit of 'pull' on the towline to keep us there. But tucked into shelter off Maenporth and Swanpool, we had a brilliant time (video). 

Gwithian

The boys wanted to hit The North Coast where some overhead sets were exciting the summer crowds. Early and after lunch sessions gave their paddling muscles a workout. Claire also managed two bodyboarding sessions on a perfect Cornish day.

Will and Luke

The lads arrived late, having battled with someone else's blown out tyre on the way down. On Saturday morning we took a trip around The Fal Estuary in 'Odyssey', spotting a seal on Black Rock and various craft of interest on the way.

In the afternoon we broke out the SUPs and BBQ'd on Ghylly Beach. The boys hit the town in the evening.

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After finishing teaching a sailing course in the morning, we helped move cattle at Matt and Jillie's (after the A.I. man had done his work). We rewarded ourselves with birthday drinks and then supper at The Pandora, with a nice walk back.

Married 30 Years!

A performance of Shakespeare's 'A Winter's Tale' at the unique and amazing Minack Theatre delivered everything we hoped for after 30 years of marriage: Ocean views, sunshine, rain, comedy, engagement, a lifeguard, yachts and a surfer.... brilliant! Then we went and looked at the end of the land and the beach at Sennen, before heading up to St Ives for Cornish tapas (hams, seafood, sauces, asparagus etc) and a wander around the beaches and harbour (with a rainbow overhead). A really lovely day.

Claire 50

On her birthday, Claire had lunch out at Brasserie Blanc then evening meal at Flynn's. The following day, much scheming and secretive planning came to fruition as the garden was transformed into a party venue while she was innocently test driving posh cars and picnicking at the Music Festival. On arrival back at Brancaster, she discovered a marque full of friends and family, come to share in her celebrations of a half century!

Pam had created a wonderful cake and floral arrangements, The Harris's and Coots provided tent erection services (brilliant during a short downpour), Claudia arrived early to help and Hannah had co-ordinated everything superbly. A lovely couple of days.

French Alps

Tim and Sharon joined us for a working holiday in The French Alps. Arriving into Geneva in overcast rainy conditions, the sun soon came out to stay and we were able to enjoy walks to Roc De La Lune and up to the snow at Lac Pierre Blanche. With melting snow running in on one side, we took the plunge on the other, for a brief swim. The sun soon warmed us again.

We walked on into the snow on the way to the Col, but decided against risking life and limb on slippery hard snow. Instead we built a snowman.

Dave, Tim and I spent an afternoon climbing up a mountain stream in fast-running melt water (video). Lunch at Chez Pepe's was the culinary highlight of a week where we ate very well indeed. We got the Reberty chalets prepared for the incoming team and had a few days handing over top tips for the coming summer season. A marvelous way to enjoy the company of our lovely friends in the most amazing scenery.