
Soon we were at the south end the great sweep of Ballantrae Bay. There was a bitingly cold north east wind blowing...

...so it was with some relief when we finally entered the shelter of the harbour.

We did not hang around and...

...as I issued instructions, the faithful support team warmed themselves by carrying the heavy kayaks up to the cars...

...while I swanned off to take in the glorious view.

I felt just like the Master of Ballantrae, as I surveyed the...

...magnificence of Ayrshire's Atlantic coast.