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[CAAN Chris]

Hi all,

Just a quick note to let you know that the soon to be launched North Coast Sea Kayak Trail will feature on BBC Countryfile on Sunday 27th November. 

Despite some grim November weather, presenter Ellie Harrison enjoyed a great day paddling along the trail with Robin Ruddock from Ruddock Sea Kayaking and Canoeing

Check out our latest blog to find out more about Ellie’s trip and for further details on the North Coast Sea Kayak Trail and Port Moon Bothy.

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Enjoy the show on Sunday

CanoeNI Chris
www.canoeni.com

[RedLeader]

Just watched this and it was awesome. I'm no fan of farming programs but between the section on the canoe trail and a few bits on the North Coast in general it was a great watch, especially the aerial footage. Now I want a sea canoe and some time in the Glens!

It'll be on iplayer from tomorrow, check it out!

[velvetmonkey]

Right with you Red............

Sea Kayaking looks pretty cool, as does those wooded Glens.

Well worth a watch anyone if you get the chance

[VMCC]

It was brilliant! I do watch countryfile, it's full of all sorts of outdoorsy stuff, not just farming! The weather report is useful for planning your week.

I can really imagine how amazing all those familiar touristy things would be from sea level, a whole new world of appreciation!

[RedLeader]

Here it is on iPlayer:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b017ynbk/Countryfile_27_11_2011/

[LennyJ1]

Where is that building they where talking about?

[RedLeader]

It's the new Giants Causeway Visitors Centre:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7449603.stm

Where is that building they where talking about?

[LennyJ1]

It's the new Giants Causeway Visitors Centre:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7449603.stm

Where is that building they where talking about?

No not that one, the one for people who Kayak or walk to sleep in. it is past the causeway.

[RedLeader]

Ahh, looks like they've just got permission from a local landowner to put a bothy on the shore, probably working much the same as Salt Island. They did mention it was for both canoers and walkers which made my ears prick up

[LennyJ1]

thats what i'm thinking

[Spud]

http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/local/restored_fishing_cottage_all_set_to_reel_in_tourists_1_3281668

[ChuckMcB]

Port Moon Bothy: not a bad wee spot:

If you have walked the Causeway Coast Way in recent years and have been brave enough to peer over the edge, down towards Port Moon Bay, half way between Dunseverick and the Giant’s Causeway, you will have noticed a small, derelict cottage with distinctive red corrugated roof. This was once the ‘nerve centre’ of a busy salmon fishing operation, which some records indicate, was thriving in Port Moon Bay since as far back as 1872.

Used as a base to transport crates of fresh fish out to passing ships on their way to the Liverpool markets, stocks eventually dwindled due to changing patterns of industry and the rise in seal colonies in the area. These factors eventually resulted in the fishery closing down in 2002 leaving the old fisherman’s cottage to fall into disrepair

(source & source)

[LennyJ1]

Cheers Chuck

[VMCC]

Do you think it would be a safe wild camping spot?

[CAAN Chris]

Hi all,

Great to see the interest in the North Coast Sea Kayak Trail and the Port Moon Bothy following the excellent feature on BBC Countryfile.

Sorry for the delay in response but I was out of the office yesterday.

Just to confirm the North Coast Sea Kayak Trail will be officially launched in March 2012.  However we have made the information available online so you can begin planning your trip now http://www.canoeni.com/canoe-trails/north-coast-sea-kayak-trail/

The Port Moon Bothy will also be launched in March 2012.  It is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment.  Once open, the bothy will be managed and maintained by the Causeway Coast Kayak Association  www.ccka.co.uk. 

Canoeists using the trail will be able to book the bothy via the CCKA.  There will be a limited space for wild camping - about three tents. The bothy is only accesible by the water so unfortunatley it will not be accesible by walkers due to the very steep walk down.

As I am sure you can imagine we are all pretty busy ensuring the bothy refurbishment keeps to the timeline.  But we will be sure to keep you up to date of progress and of how you can book your first stay in the bothy.

Thanks again for all you interest in the project.  We'll keep in touch but in the meantime if you have any questions then please post them up here.

Kind Regards,

CanoeNI Chris
www.canoeni.com   

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