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We set off from Turnberry beach with Ailsa Craig on the horizon.
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The settled conditions promised a perfect day and the bank of cloud on the horizon promised a spectacular sunset.
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We paddled below the bank of sand dunes which separate the famous Turnberry links golf course from the sea.
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Behind us the Brest Rock beacon shimmered at the edge of the reflection of the low winter sun. Above us a pair of swans powered up the coast towards Turnberry point. We followed at a more measured pace.
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The "Four Castles of Carrick" is one of our favourite routes. It is 23 km from the launch site at Turnberry to the landing at Seafield in Ayr.
02/11/2008