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2022 Scottish Sea Kayaking Trip – Day 06 Friday Arran – Lochranza to Carradale by Dave Brown

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2022 Scottish Sea Kayaking Trip

Day 06 Friday Arran – Lochranza to Carradale by Dave Brown

After a great night’s sleep by the side of Lochranza Castle, where we were pitched on a flat area, with short grass, chosen by Keith – a 4-star campsite – as there was a long walk to go to the loos.

The first thing to do was breakfast in the tent – midges outside, then walk to the loos using my old man’s brain – I tried the closest loos at the ferry. To my surprise, I found a hot water tap – ye ha. First wash with hot water for some time!!! This started my day off with a happy surprise.

After 6 days of paddling, the routine continued of bags packed, a boat packed, tent down & packed and afloat in my boat. Well – I seemed to be on the water first – I was in shock!!!! What did I do right? Still not sure now, but Ian always says don’t rush it – get it right.

We paddled off down the coast with the tide with us, wind behind – all good & looking for an elevenses to stop at. We found a nice slipway called Pirnmill Village – this had a shop, so Gary was out of his boat first in search of food. I followed & to our surprise the shop had everything – even a coffee machine, we came back with coffee & hot chocolate & big smiles on our faces. Off again up the coast until we decided to head off to the mainland – back to Carradale – which is where we’d left the cars & my van.

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Then I said goodbye to the team of Keith, Ian, Debbie, Frankie, Katrina & Andy – who were off to do the Island of Mull for the second week. Gary & I headed home.

This was my first sea kayak trip of 6 days & I have learnt so much from all of you guys – Thank you & sorry for asking so many questions.

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2022 Scottish Sea Kayaking Trip

Day 06 Friday Arran – Lochranza to Carradale by Dave Brown

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After a great night’s sleep by the side of Lochranza Castle, where we were pitched on a flat area, with short grass, chosen by Keith – a 4-star campsite – as there was a long walk to go to the loos.

The first thing to do was breakfast in the tent – midges outside, then walk to the loos using my old man’s brain – I tried the closest loos at the ferry. To my surprise, I found a hot water tap – ye ha. First wash with hot water for some time!!! This started my day off with a happy surprise.

After 6 days of paddling, the routine continued of bags packed, a boat packed, tent down & packed and afloat in my boat. Well – I seemed to be on the water first – I was in shock!!!! What did I do right? Still not sure now, but Ian always says don’t rush it – get it right.

We paddled off down the coast with the tide with us, wind behind – all good & looking for an elevenses to stop at. We found a nice slipway called Pirnmill Village – this had a shop, so Gary was out of his boat first in search of food. I followed & to our surprise the shop had everything – even a coffee machine, we came back with coffee & hot chocolate & big smiles on our faces. Off again up the coast until we decided to head off to the mainland – back to Carradale – which is where we’d left the cars & my van.

Then I said goodbye to the team of Keith, Ian, Debbie, Frankie, Katrina & Andy – who were off to do the Island of Mull for the second week. Gary & I headed home.

This was my first sea kayak trip of 6 days & I have learnt so much from all of you guys – Thank you & sorry for asking so many questions.

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2022 Scottish Sea Kayaking Trip

 

Day 06 Friday Arran – Lochranza to Carradale by Dave Brown

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After a great night’s sleep by the side of Lochranza Castle, where we were pitched on a flat area, with short grass, chosen by Keith – a 4-star campsite – as there was a long walk to go to the loos.

The first thing to do was breakfast in the tent – midges outside, then walk to the loos using my old man’s brain – I tried the closest loos at the ferry. To my surprise, I found a hot water tap – ye ha. First wash with hot water for some time!!! This started my day off with a happy surprise.

After 6 days of paddling, the routine continued of bags packed, a boat packed, tent down & packed and afloat in my boat. Well – I seemed to be on the water first – I was in shock!!!! What did I do right? Still not sure now, but Ian always says don’t rush it – get it right.

We paddled off down the coast with the tide with us, wind behind – all good & looking for an elevenses to stop at. We found a nice slipway called Pirnmill Village – this had a shop, so Gary was out of his boat first in search of food. I followed & to our surprise the shop had everything – even a coffee machine, we came back with coffee & hot chocolate & big smiles on our faces. Off again up the coast until we decided to head off to the mainland – back to Carradale – which is where we’d left the cars & my van.

Then I said goodbye to the team of Keith, Ian, Debbie, Frankie, Katrina & Andy – who were off to do the Island of Mull for the second week. Gary & I headed home.

This was my first sea kayak trip of 6 days & I have learnt so much from all of you guys – Thank you & sorry for asking so many questions.

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