Orca Sea Safaris
Live Webcam
Check out the LIVE WEBCAM onboard the support boat 'Seaquest'!http://www.falmouthphotos.com/still1.html
About the Challenge
Glenn & Guy will be paddling from Sennen to Scilly to try and break the record for a paddle powered crossing, they are hoping to complete the 26 mile crossing in under 3 hours. Unlike a kayak, the paddler sits on top of a molded ski rather than inside the boat making it extremely safe in open water (because the ski is an enclosed craft when you fall off simply climb back in again). Although these craft excel in open water with large waves and swell, they also work superbly on inland lakes and rivers.
These craft are long, lean, light and fast - they will literally open up a new world of ocean paddling to you.
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Handstand
Glenn & Guy are paddling to raise money for Handstand, the appeal for Marshall Janson. Marshall celebrated his first birthday on 22 December. On Boxing Day, Marshall was rushed into hospital following an attack of Meningococcal Meningitis. Meningitis is a brutal and unforgiving disease. While Marshall has escaped brain damage he has had to have both his hands and both his legs amputated.
More info on Handstand ...
About Seaquest
Orca Sea Safaris is proud to support this challenge by providing Seaquest of Falmouth as the support boat, normally the 40 knot passenger RIB runs wildlife watching trips and coastal sea safaris from Falmouth in Cornwall but today the boat and skipper has been donated to help support this challenge.
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Press
Contact the boat for an interview: 07815 11 87 56Email for hi-res image: toby@crossshore.co.uk
Scilly Paddle Record :: BLOG
10:02Tied up in St Marys, they broke the record, time to be confirmed but looks about three hours thirty nine mins to paddle from Lands End to Scilly landing at Porth Cressa.
08:42
We are now 11 miles from Eastern Rocks, averaging 8.5kts. They guys are doing really well, great conditions across from Sennen. We left Longships at about 6:45 this morning. Islands clearly visibly. Should be there in about 90 minutes!
05:00
I am emailing you this morning from 'Seaquest of Falmouth' as we round the Lizard at 30 knots en-route to Sennen cove on Lands End.
When we arrive at Sennen we will be meeting up with Glenn Eldridge and Guy Blackford who will be attempting to break the record for paddling between Scilly & the mainland.
They are doing this to raise money for the Handstand, the appeal for Marshall Jason. Marshall celebrated his first birthday on 22 December. On Boxing Day, Marshall was rushed into hospital following an attack of Meningococcal Meningitis. Meningitis is a brutal and unforgiving disease. While Marshall has escaped brain damage he has had to have both his hands and both his legs amputated.
Glenn and Guy are attempting this challenge to raise money for Handstand, click here to find out more or donate money: http://www.handstand.org.uk/index.htm
Onboard we have a Paul the photographer and a live mobile webcam and I will be updating the blog as the attempt goes on.
Enjoy your breakfast ;)
Toby
Handstand website: http://www.handstand.org.uk/index.htm
Find out more about Glenn & Guy: http://www.oceansportuk.com
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04:36
Just leaving Falmouth, Paul brought bacon and tea .. things looking up.
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04:23
Crossing Falmouth Bay at 28 knots heading for Manacles, mirror calm.
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03:30
Just got up, off to get the boat and pick up Paul from Prince of Wales Pier.