The Tent Creature!!

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

Still warm enough to swim

There may be snow on the tops but the sea is at its warmest at this time of year. Demonstrated by two of our clients on a recent trip.

Barrisdale

A rather soggy camp near Barrisdale deep into Loch Hourn. We did have a few dry spells and were able to watch the sunset while sipping a dram!

Onward into the Loch

The Loch Hourn adventure

Simon and Blair packing in one of the dry spells before heading from Glen Elg into Loch Hourn.

First Aid

No Sea Paddling the last few days but we are all up to date with our first aid. Just completed the BASP Outdoor First Aid course update in Glencoe. Great course and well worth doing.

Boat Maintenance

Essential boat maintenance!

Castle Stalker

Castle Stalker seen from the boat while running a recent Glenmore Lodge intro the Sea Kayaking course.

Almost a sea stack

Shetland Sea Kayak Symposium

The Bridge End outdoor centre made a great base fot this years sea kayak symposium. Despite the weather the Shetland Canoe Club put on a great event and made everyone sooooooo welcome.

Towing at Falls of Lora

Callum sorts out a tow during the recent Glenmore Lodge four star I was involved with.

Scotlands stunning scenery

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!!

The journey continues into Knoydart

Out of the fog now we head into Knoydart in perfect sunshine and a breeze big enough to keep the midge at bay!!

Paddling in fog

Fog is a rare occurance on the West of Scotland but during our recent trip we encountered a day of it. Most of your "mountain" navigation skills will come into play. Dont forget if you have a deck mounted compass to have a hand held one too in order to take the bearing in the first place.

First camp

The start of our journey

Packing for 4 days takes a bit of time but in the sunshine all is good

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.

Sea stack from other side!