Rowing
Inaugural Outrigger Canoe Outing in Sai Kung – Shelter Cove to Yau Ley! W O RD S: A N TO N Y W O O D | BIL L CH A L MERS | IM AGES: NI CK C R A BB
uesday 7 April 2021, saw the inaugural OC6 session out of Shelter Cove. Many years in the making, and conceived by the incomparable Nick Crabb, the outing – advertised as a “lunch paddle” – did not disappoint. The paddling was stout and the lunch delicious! Six intrepid pioneers set off at the crack of 1030hrs, after ensuring Antony Wood’s caffeine intake had reached safe operational levels. Joining he and Nick were John Trotter, Angel Baca, Lillian Wong, and Bill Chalmers. A 1 hour 20 minute, 22km paddle via Kau Sai narrows, landed the crew at High Island Yau
Ley Seafood Restaurant, where we fueled up on a fine selection of clams, squid, noodles, and rice. Along the way, power boat traffic provided a steady supply of bumps, which we chased with varying degrees of success. Our return trip, with Antony at the helm and a modest following sea, offered more. Despite the fact we should have been enjoying our naps, we chased and chased the bumps, and enjoyed a number of satisfying pushes. Our return to Shelter Cove was followed by appropriate beverages and repast. OC6s and Shelter Cove promises to be THE NEXT BIG THING!
MAY 2021 AHOY! |
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