Well it looks like the drought might break, especially for western Scotland where there may be a decent weekends boating. Its raining there now and more is due on Saturday night. Some rain will get further south and there is lighter rain forecast for the lakes tonight and patchy light rain thereafter.

UPDATE; nothing budged here today but tonights rain is due to be heavier than first forecast so just maybe there will be a splash in the morning? 

Surf is big on Northern atlantic coasts and increasing further south. 3 foot on the East forecast for the weekend.

Tides are also very high, so all the usual tidal stuff should be working. 

Enjoy. 

This is good.    Now lets stop talking about access and go boating, that will help. As would some rain!

Also the poster for Shap is done. High res here if you want to print it off and stick it up somewhere, which would be good, as the marketing department has used up its massive budget (clue - its a very round figure). Cheers.

 'Kayaking is not a crime, or at least it shouldn't be. 2697 people have now signed the petition supporting a change in the law in Wales to move in line with Scotland top allow river access. However that is a lot less than the number of paddlers around not mention the sympathetic wider public. there is a realistic chance that this could happen, but only if we can show not only that it should happen but that there is enough reason for the politicians to actually act.

Scotland first, then wales? England next?? 

Don't moan about access if you have cant even be arsed to spend about 30 seconds signing it! Send the link round your mates and forward to 'all staff' at work! These guys at the WCA are making an effort and deserve support.

Website here. Petition here