The Drongs!

These impressive sea stacks are the Drongs on the West Coast of Shetland. They lie about 15-20mins paddling offshore and have been climbed in the past although the swell meant we didn't land.

Other Outdoor Activities

If you are looking for alternative activities then why not try white water rafting, canyoning for general fun activities. For skills courses we also run river kayaking, open boating, rock climbing and walking courses from £65 per day per person joining in with a group our for a private rate £180 per day upto a max of 2 people.

call 01479 811008 or email on info@g2outdoor.co.uk or visit our main website on http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/

Check out these tracks

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NORMAL SERVICE WILL RESUME SHORTLY

Ok I know it is not a sea paddling picture but at least we are out doing something. The first G2 Outdoor Alpine ski mountaineering trip get's going with great weather and powder in the Gemmi Pass area of Switzerland. Sea Paddling will follow soon!!

We've all gone skiing!!

T There is too much snow to go Sea Paddling so we are all on the slopes or getting amongst the backcountry. Check out all the G2 backcountry, ski mountaineering and winter skills courses.

Use your stomach muscles

A small exercise to help you engage your stomach muscles while forwards paddling. The sound is a bit poor but essentially start with straight locked arms and forwards paddle. Gradually bend at the elbow. It may feel a little awkward at first but you should definatly feel your stomach muscles engage

Its a bit choppy!

Handa Island is an awsome place but the tides and weather can make it "a bit choppy". If conditions are right then it is a great day trip from Scourie. Remember that the West side has no landings and can be very committing. Enjoy

g2 seakayaking again

Another G2 adventure

Coping with a following sea

Some tips to help you cope with a small swell

• Stay upright to forwards for balance.
• Relax and let the boat move around.
• If you like it as the wave picks up the stern of your boat apply power and enjoy a small surf.
• If you dont like it as the wave picks you up back paddle a couple of strokes to escape!

The paddler in the video is a bit ridgid and nervous but for her 3rd day out its not bad. She is starting to get to grips with balance and the odd support stroke.

Another happy day out with G2

Even in a rain shower dressed in all our waterproofs we still managed a smile for the camera and ofcourse like it does the sun came out not long after we got on the water.

relax muscle's

To help you relax your muscles and not get so tired, especially on a long crossing think about opening out the fingers of your top hand as you guide the paddle shaft into the water. Have a look at the video.

Sea Kayaking Expeditions

Sea Kayaking Expeditions
Sea kayaking lends itself to expeditions with the boats having a large carrying capacity for all the essentials and a few luxuries (whisky). As the boats are taking the strain and not on your back you can travel further than you thought.
Scotland's wild places are so easily accessible by sea kayak. Let us guide you to some of the best sea kayaking terrain in the world. With wild free foods such as shell fish and catching mackerel and Pollock to mention a few caught from the boat or bank.
Expeditions can be tailored to your needs from short breaks using quality B&B or hotel accommodation to 5 day wild camping trips self supported. If you have a trip in mind but not sure how to organise it let us take the stress out of planning your trip. We will take care of tidal planning, equipment and accommodation suggestions.
Alternatively join us on one of our pre programmed West coast trips as below:

SUMMER ISLES TRIP
This awesome area close to Ullapool is easily accessible from our base in Aviemore. It offers some amazing paddling in an area where we can nearly always get shelter from winds and poor weather. We can paddle round Rubha Coigeach where the rock climbing venue of Reiff is situated or explore the many islands in the summer isles. There are rock arches and lots of wildlife. The last trip there saw a Minky Whale!
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Day one: Meet at our G2 HQ to fit boats and sort equipment. Travel to Ardmair just north of Ullapool for our first paddle. With a camp site close to the road we can set up our overnight making sure everything is in working order before we head out into the wilds for the rest of the week. Day one will also include a great warm up paddle around Isle Martin getting use to the kayaks and running through some rescue drills and techniques.
Day two: Paddle up the rocky coast line to the summer Isles and our first wild camp on Tanera Mor. There will be plenty of wildlife spotting and skills training on the way.
Days Three and Four: Further exploring the summer Isles and a paddle round Rubha Coigeach head land to the beautifull bay of Achnahaird and our last camp.
Day Five: Further exploration of Enard Bay before our jouney back to Aviemore.
Obviously all our trips are weather dependant however it is rare that we cant go onto the water and nearly always find a sheltered venue to suit your capabilities and keep stress levels low.

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