No-one would have thought this was deepest December as we were greeted on the south coast by sun and calm seas. There were less tourists and the temperature was somewhat colder than in July, but the red sandstone cliffs still invited us onto the water to explore the interesting coastline between Babbacombe and Teignmouth. Six of us slid in various fashions down the cobbles and into the sea, and we were off, up the coast, in and out of sea caves, rock passages, watching the sea birds diving in search of dinner. The wind increased as we headed up the coastline, making progress hard work, so some of us pulled in to Labrador Beach to take a well earned rest and lunch break. Keen to keep paddling others took a quick trip to Teignmouth and back again. Catching some small surf breaking on the beach. Then back again to the others, a quick break for a drink and off again back to Babbacombe. With Judy fussing about getting back in the light, it was a straight paddle back, but not without it's interest - with winter light, quiet sea breeze and super scenery this was sea paddling in lovely conditions. By 3pm we were back at the car park. Time for some to get off the water, but still half an hour of light for others to explore around the stunning rock formations tucked away south of Long Quarry point. Dave talked of climbing the overhanging rock formation - Judy and Andrew agreed that they were far happier looking at it from a kayak! No sense of adventure some folks!!

Many thanks to Dave P for suggesting, organising and getting us out on the sea, to Mike for the use of his house for parking, and all others who came and helped in various different ways.