The Tent Creature!!

Characterised by its unusually large body and small head the tent creature is seen here in its natural habitat.

Self Rescue

Lie flat in the water, put your spraydeck into your mouth(to stop it getting caught under your bum when you climb in) and pull yourself up onto the back deck on your tummy. Stay low to stay balanced.

A smile despite the rain

The Coaching Team

At the Symposium this year were coaches Trys, Claire, Phil, Martin and of course myself(Roy) from G2 outdoor and seakayaking in Scotland. There were 55 participants who took part in many sessions from learn to roll, tidal planning, rock hopping and of course day and half day trips. Get yourself to the next Shetland Symposium!!

Who goes first?

Despite the fact that we have right of way as human powered vessels we were not about to argue with this beast!!

Paradise

Welcome to paradise!..........not telling you where this is, its a secret.

Enjoying a day on the Moray Firth

Despite heavy rain in Aviemore we managed some sunshine on the Moray Coast . Our clients did very well for a first time and paddled 10Km. The secret East Coast comes good again.

Loch Ailort

With great weather and some calm seas we landed on Eilean nan Gobhar to check out the old fort and sun ourselves.

Shetland Sea Stacks

Another fab sea stack on the West of Shetland. This one can be found during a trip round Muckle Roe. Look at the photo in the next post to view this stack from a different angle......its quite different.

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.

Sea Kayaking Tips - Rolling a sea kayak

Sea Kayaking tips - Launching and Landing

Sea Kayaking tips - What to wear

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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

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.

Driftwood Fires

It is important to keep your driftwood fires small. They should be made in rocks near the shore line and be extinguished and disposed of responsibly after use. oh really!!

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.

Sea Kayaking Tips - Turning and Edging

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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.