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2024 Bloodvein River, Canada

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Bloodvein River, Canada 12-day White Water River Expedition by Open Canoe  Let’s be honest, this was largely a personal ambition. I mean, you can have all the qualifications out there, but can you really call yourself a serious canoeist if you haven’t been canoeing in Canada, the birthplace of the open canoe? Well, whether it’s true or not (probably not), it was a good excuse for us to go do… Read More »2024 Bloodvein River, Canada

For Sale – Buoyancy Aids for sale

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For Sale – Buoyancy Aids for sale Hi all, If you are interested in either BA please contact John direct on the email below. 1 x Palm Kaikoura buoyancy aid in near-perfect condition. It is size XS/S which is 78-94 cm chest; 40-70kg; A07 60N according to the label on the jacket. The link below is to a discounted price of £161.50 from £190 We are happy to sell at… Read More »For Sale – Buoyancy Aids for sale

2024 Outer Hebrides Day 13 Loch Eireasort by Gary Bunting

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2024 Outer Hebrides – Fuzzy Water Day 13 Wednesday 28th Aug – Loch Eireasort from Crosbost by Gary Bunting After a storm-bound day we were eager to get out. As the forecast was for Southerlies strengthening in the afternoon/evening the sheltered mouth of east-facing Loch Eireasort was chosen. So at 9 am we set out to drive to Crosbost and were launching by 10:30 from the jetty next to the… Read More »2024 Outer Hebrides Day 13 Loch Eireasort by Gary Bunting

Anglesey Weekend No.4 – Saturday Porth Diana by Cornelia Graebner

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Anglesey Weekend No.4 – Saturday Porth Diana by Cornelia Graebner Saturday was a sunny and windy day. We had to change our plans in the morning to avoid strong winds. Instead of paddling from Rhosneigr to Aberffraw, we set off from Porth Dafarch towards Treaddur Bay. We were hugging the coastline and had a mostly sheltered paddle towards Treaddur, exploring caves and hopping rocks, enjoying the sunshine and only occasionally having to… Read More »Anglesey Weekend No.4 – Saturday Porth Diana by Cornelia Graebner

2024 Outer Hebrides Day 11 – Stormbound at Harris Tweed

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2024 Outer Hebrides – Fuzzy Water Day 11 27 August – Stormbound at Harris Tweed Paddlers Keith S, Frankie A, Debbie H (Team Mercedes) Catriona H and Gary B Another day when the weather was just too much weather to get out on the water. Team Mercedes became Team Mercedes plus with some transfers in from Gary’s car for a day of alternate activities starting with a trip to the… Read More »2024 Outer Hebrides Day 11 – Stormbound at Harris Tweed

2024 Outer Hebrides Day 11 Scalpay by Alistair Ball

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2024 Outer Hebrides – Fuzzy Water Day 11 Monday 26th Aug – Scalpay by Alistair Ball The weather wasn’t as miserable as it had been and was different from most days as it didn’t require a long drive to get to the launch site, we only had to drive a few miles from our superior lodgings, the idea of “wild camping” from our boats had been binned a few days… Read More »2024 Outer Hebrides Day 11 Scalpay by Alistair Ball

2024 Outer Hebrides Day 10 Eye Peninsula by Chris Bolton

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2024 Outer Hebrides – Fuzzy Water Day 10 Sunday 25th Aug – Eye Peninsula by Chris Bolton We arrived and settled into the house called Tighnamara the evening before. Being established on Harris, Keith asked for ideas about where to paddle. We all had a think and suggested trips on Harris, which he listened to and then suggested his own ‘off the wall’ idea that we should go to Lewis… Read More »2024 Outer Hebrides Day 10 Eye Peninsula by Chris Bolton

For Sale – Nigel Dennis design Romany £1,200 NOW SOLD

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For Sale – Nigel Dennis design Romany £1,200 Hi All NOW SOLD I have just had a hip replacement and am making a few life style alterations for the next few years, one of which is I’ve decided to put my sea kayak up for sale. It is a Nigel Dennis design Romany Classic in very good condition (embarrassingly little used and kept in a clean garage) with spray cover… Read More »For Sale – Nigel Dennis design Romany £1,200 NOW SOLD

Causeway Coast – A “Giant’s Trip” by Tim Haines

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Causeway Coast – A “Giant’s Trip” by Tim Haines The coast of Northern Ireland is spectacularly beautiful. There are immense sea caves and towering stacks, great open sandy beaches and picturesque castles at frequent intervals. To keep kayakers entertained there are several tide-races, lots of surfing opportunities and, with much of the coast open to the Atlantic, ‘conditions’ are rarely far away. There is a very active local sea kayaking community… Read More »Causeway Coast – A “Giant’s Trip” by Tim Haines