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Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts
Friday, December 29, 2017

Why sea kayakers should consider carrying a PLB, unless they are full sibling to an ostrich.

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Our journey from Carsaig Bay to Oronsay and Colonsay back in May 2017 continued after a long luncheon break on the sands of Oronsay. The ...
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Tunnel vision and the consumption of alcohol when winter sea kayaking in Loch Sunart.

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The east wind whistled straight down Loch Sunart from the icy slopes...  ...of Garbh Bheinn at its head.  To the west gathe...
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Sunday, December 09, 2012

Fourth element Arctic under suit long term test and review..

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Although the west coast of Scotland sea temperature is still a balmy 11 degrees Celsius in mid December (due to the Gulf stream) the air ...
Wednesday, April 07, 2010

A night crossing of the Firth of Lorn by kayak.

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As we left Loch Buie and entered the Firth of Lorn we encountered a large swell rolling in from the Atlantic. In the distance we could see t...
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Friday, June 26, 2009

Better days: knees in the sand

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My eye was caught by this old boat which was lying at the high water mark in Scarinish Harbour Tiree. She was lying as she was when she was ...
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Friday, September 19, 2008

Pocket Surfer 2 review

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Photo by JLW Sea kayaking in remote places is very weather dependent. The weather forecast is therefore vital in safe route planning. On ...
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

A sudden tidal surge on Scarba

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When we left Guirasdeal we went into the Grey Dogs tide race (against the tide) for a little fun. Somewhat scared witless, we proceeded do...
Sunday, March 16, 2008

An unexpected swim.

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A force 6 NE wind was blowing down the loch and whipping a frenzy of white horses over its dark cold waters. It is the end of the Scottish w...
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Adventure begins at home!

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At the weekend I got thinking about adventure on the water. In Scotland we have what must be some of the best paddling in the world, mostly ...
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Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Glorious Galloway!

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The Rhinns of Galloway really are superb. We launched from Port Logan in the lee of its ancient jetty. In the excellent Scottish Sea Kayakin...
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