Basque Country Kayak Surfing

In the nook of the Bay of Biscay lies an area of coastline absolutey awesome for surf kayaking. The spanish area is north facing with bays, points and reefs. The french section is west facing with extensive beaches directly in line with the Guaf deep ocen trench, directing any waves there. Wouter and I were unlucky to get flat seas for most of the trip, seems like summer came late to Europe this year! but the last week offered some waves. (that sparkly thing is my new surf kayak too, it rocks!)

The best line ups we had

Sunrise session

Classic europe big wave spot, not that day! Guethary.

Went sight-seeing to the Gugenheim instead, Bilbao

Crowds

...a great place to go, with a lot of culture. The Basque guys are certainly unique, no better seen than when we went to see the final of their local game of Cesta Punta; cross the concept of lacross and squash, play with a melon sized golf ball and you ahve a fair idea what it's all about!

Looking back a month ago, I was just coming to end of my stay in Norway. What a stunning country! Thanks must go to Statoil, who on many a rainy day allowed you to get free refills of coffee at their stations, we didn't know whether you were supposed to buy fuel as well! Also, Chris, Rich, Eddie, Guy, Matt and the DUCC guys which I did some great boating with. Without their help, I would of been stuggled to get all my stuff sorted. Also thanks to the Voss guys, Gunvor, Froda, Hendri, Taboya for their hospitality. At the centre, I learnt alot from the guys that had been there, done that, got the T-shirt, Mikey, Al, Andy and all the other guys there which make the centre what it is. Greg, Benji, Christie, Roberto, Jose, Anita, tak fur toren! Lastly, in this oscar style thank you speech, a mention to the Raundal, Myrkdal, Straundal and Brandseth rivers, which without, Voss wouldn't quite be the same place :) Some of my now favourite sections of river are around there now; it was an absolute pleasure to share them.

Arty or blurred?

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