Sea kayaking round Arran

From Brodick round Arran, Firth of Clyde, a 93km 4 day/3 night paddle, April 2011.

Day 1, Sannox Bay

A tale of three harbours and some ferrous sheep on Arran

The lack of a saw was like a millstone round our necks.

Eking out a living and doing their pan in, on the north shore.

Day 2, Cock of Arran.

Away with the fairies and an unconformity on Arran!

The "castles" of Loch Ranza.

An early supper with the Twelve Apostles.

Raised beaches and a raised graveyard on Arran's west coast.

If it was good enough for a Royal to kip down, it'll be good enough for us!

Day 3, Bennan Head.

Up and doon the Doon, before breakfast!

False impressions at Blackwaterfoot.

A distinct lack of nudists at Cleits Shore.

A big cave and big appetites at Kildonan, Arran.

Day 4, Holy Island.

Running before the wind, below the sill.

By paddle, sail and oar across Whiting Bay.

Sailing into the lee of Holy Island by sea kayak.

Sammy the Otter slumbers at sea.

An effective navigational strategy for the Arran crossing.