Textures of Sleat
Bitterly cold easterly winds at the moment but slowly the countryside is beginning to come alive though few flowers out yet apart from the early hardy daffodils.A leisurely stroll yesterday through the...
View ArticleLocation, Location, Location
Spent the day looking for otter signs today around the headland at the Point of Sleat. Found a few promising sights where they clearly have been fishing in the sea and also their likely route back to...
View ArticleThose in Peril on the Sea
Though it is only a relatively narrow stretch of water and the winds were not that high today saw a horrible short choppy sea that caused one of Skye Yachts, Gem, to break her mooring and get grounded...
View ArticleRaiders From the North
A key part of referee development is the exchange appointment system where referees travel to get a variety of appointments. When Tim Bailey was appointed as Assistant Referee to the Southend v...
View ArticleTraffic Delays in Lochalsh
Rugby Blogs have moved to Navy Rugby by Alligin Photography.
View ArticleRNRMC Field Gun – Competition Starts
RNRMC Field Gun is open to the public on Saturday 1 June @ HMS Collingwood
View ArticleBarbarians Win Perfect for Soapy Watson Trophy
A spare gun. Crew members who had not made their parent teams. The Barbarians Field Gun Crew was born. Four days together was rounded off with the Soapy Watson Memorial Trophy for the P3 Final....
View ArticleJunior Leaders Take Centre Stage
Fresh on the heals of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Field Gun comes the Junior Leaders Field Gun Competition.
View ArticleThe Youth of Today – Inspirational
This week is Junior Leaders Field Gun week at HMS Collingwood. Teaams from local colleges, naval and air force establishments, sea and army cadets alongside apprentices from BAE Systems and tournament...
View ArticleAgony and Ecstasy at Junior Leaders Field Gun
The 2013 Network Rail sponsored Junior Leaders Field Gun witnessed the full range of human emotions as BAE Systems retained their crown on a day of thrilling competition.
View ArticleCeltman Extreme Triathlon – Lives Up to Its Name
Congratulations must go to all of the competitors that completed the 2013 CXTri in the most testing of conditions yesterday. It was a privilege to be there as an observer as you pushed yourselves to...
View ArticleAll Are Winners – but only one can come First
Everyone who entered the waters of Loch Torridon at 05:00 on Saturday morning are winners. The race is a culmination of months of training involving sacrifice, dedication, sweat and probably tears....
View ArticleCeltman – Hall of Fame
Two Celtman races have now been completed. With any endurance race conditions have a huge impact but course records will no doubt be compiled. So why not start now. Fastest Time Fastest Swim...
View Article3 Night Stag Party @ Doune!?
A very short stay at Doune, Knoydart gave the perfect opportunity to stretch the legs a little and take the camera out to hopefully capture some of the wildlife. Though varied it was to be red deer...
View ArticleThe Eyes Have It
Taken two days apart in Bangkok and Hill Head I was taken by the eyes of both birds.
View ArticleWaiting for Lunch
Off to Spitbank Fort in the Solent today for lunch. Whilst waiting to leave noticed this fine specimen at the side of the house doing exactly the same. Have to check on my return to see who has been...
View ArticleMorning Sun
Having endured a couple of very wet days it was great to have some clear skies and early morning sun. I was down by the River Hamble to take a couple of shots of the Navy Referees Charity Ride for the...
View ArticleBest Strike Force on Show
The Royal Navy U23 rugby team were the focus of my attention yesterday and they had an impressive strike force in their back three of captain Matt Horton @ fullback and wingers Eldon Meyer and Ben...
View ArticleCeltman – Third Edition
Ten to three in the morning and competitors are beginning to set their bikes up at T1 ready for the third running of Celtman. It is a ‘simple’ test of extreme physical and mental endurance that...
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