Paddleboarding & Kayaking

Sometimes it can be difficult to encourage the teenager to get outside with us but I recently discovered that a local boat club were doing 'Try It' sessions for canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding. J & C both jumped at the chance of doing kayaking, and I've long fancied trying SUP.

We headed down there on Saturday (a day after the toasty 30° weather) and had such a fun time, spending an hour on the water. The boys quickly took to kayaking and were quickly playing tag with the other participants.

I was apprehensive when I first got on the water, utterly convinced that I was going to fall off and get totally drenched, but we all started off on our knees and learning how to use the paddle. 

Once we'd go the hang of that, we were given the opportunity to try standing up.... absolutely terrifying 😅 But...I managed it, I paddled for a while, I manoeuvred around a buoy, and didn't fall off!!

It was such an enjoyable afternoon for all 3 of us that we're seriously considering joining the club and making it a regular thing!

Unfortunately, as we had no spectators it means we didn't get any pictures of us doing the watersports, but I did get a nice pic of the lake.

-Jenny-

Holidays Make Such a Difference

We have been lucky enough to get away on holiday over half term and it has allowed us to get some many outdoor hours in a short space of time.

We visited Peñiscola, in Spain, and we averaged at least 10hrs a day outside, including eating all our meals outside. We stayed with extended family in a large villa, which had its own outdoor pool, so easy just to pop in the pool when we felt like it.

The area, which we stayed in, was so beautiful, and plenty to keep us occupied; the boys particularly enjoyed exploring the old town and castle, and spending time on the beach (and in the sea!)

The beaches were lovely, we spent a lot of time on the North Beach, where there are playgrounds dotted along the beach, and facilities like showers and toilets nearby.

The boys had an amazing time, and were eager to get outside as soon as they woke up; if only it was that easy in soggy and cold England.

-Jenny-