Ian Leonard's Secret Spot

It's not often a south coast softie like myself gets to sail a genuine west country secret spot, but I got very lucky at the weekend to be passing by Ian Leonard's part of the world at the same time as a decent summer storm was blowing. Risking the wrath of the locals (they've been known to put very snotty notes on windscreens if you don't park responsibly) I followed Ian out on my 5.2 and new board (more on that later if I get time). It's an awesome place to sail, on account of the very high cliffs covered in dense forests, split by a steep path and a waterfall. The wave itself appears well offshore and only on very low tides, with a big swell and the right wind direction. It almost never works in the winter, and is even rarer in the summer. It wasn't a classic day for this spot, but still pretty nice. The photos here are from the end, when the tide had come in too high and killing off the waves. They're also taken from nearly a mile away with a cheap little camera, so probably better than it looks here - but never scary. Important for me as I scare easily, especially on port tack!

As ever, can't write more. Have to go to work...