Our Saint David’s Day started early leaving from London and surrounds to arrive by 9 am at the Beach Car Park in Lepe Country Park by the Solent for what turned out to be a fun trip up the Beaulieu River. Marie Laure, Glen and myself (Mike C) were abled marshalled by trip leader Liza and were on the sea before 10 am.
From a calm Solent, we ventured up a mostly quiet Beaulieu enjoying the pastoral sights of the riverside including traditional country homes, some fairly fancy sea craft and plenty of bird life. After completing our journey upstream, we turned around and landed just after midday to enjoy our packed lunches.
On the return trip we were to encounter the highlight of our day with two well grown seal pups on a pontoon patiently waiting for their mother to return with their lunch!
After crossing back into the Solent, we landed just after 3 pm. A big thank to Liza for a very enjoyable trip!
