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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Packing the IKEA bags at the Largs checkout.

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All too soon, our sojourn on Little Cumbrae came to an end and it hadn't cost us a penny. It got quite bumpy with an exciting few mome...
Friday, November 23, 2012

With as much aplomb as possible in a public place.

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One of the great problems of sea kayaking is trying to look cool in all the gear required to survive the Scottish winter. Simon has done a...
Thursday, November 22, 2012

The tale of Wee Cumby.

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One of the great joys of sea kayaking is the second luncheon. We gather round on the rocks at the top of the beach, often under the walls ...
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Little Cumbrae island is now private. At £5 each, that'll be £35 then.

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As we pulled into our usual spot between Little Cumbrae and Castle Island a new sign greeted our arrival. It had appeared since our last ...
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

The lee of Little Cumbrae.

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 Once we had rounded the south end of the Little Cumbrae we found ourselves...  ...in its wind shadow. The view behind us stretched fr...
Monday, November 19, 2012

The two towers of Little Cumbrae.

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Situated on a raised beach on the west coast of Little Cumbrae... ...the beautiful 1793 lighthouse stands in a magnificent position t...
Sunday, November 18, 2012

A tan in weak winter sunshine.

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A fair wind meant those with sails enjoyed some excellent paddle sailing down the west coast of Great Cumbrae. Gradually the south end...