Glen Etive As soon as my exams were over, the plan was to head up to Scotland and spend some time paddling for photography. An Instagram buddy, who was keen to get out in his boat, wondered if he might join me for a trip and so to keep things manageable, I proposed an easy … Continue reading First Escape of the Summer: Loch Etive
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Paddle Guides: N. Yorks – Runswick Bay to Staithes (and back) 12km
The North Yorkshire Coast is famous for its quaint fishing villages and stunning beaches nestled at the foot of tall sea cliffs, and a paddle from Runswick Bay to Staithes is a perfect way to see two of the area’s prettiest. With a rich mining history, you’ll see evidence of ironstone and alum workings, as … Continue reading Paddle Guides: N. Yorks – Runswick Bay to Staithes (and back) 12km
Bute-iful: 66km Around Bute
I’ve been eyeing up Bute for a while now and figured it would make an easily accessible last-minute trip when all else looked grim or when time was short. I'd lived in Largs for a while and had incredible views over Bute, Great Cumbrae and Arran from the front room window, but on remembering how … Continue reading Bute-iful: 66km Around Bute
In Search of the Rough Stuff – Anglesey July 2019
A few of us from Wansbeck Club are particularly interested in expanding our skills out in bigger water and tend to get together every now and again to go looking for trouble (don’t worry, risks are meticulously calculated). This week has been one of those occasions and Andrew, Cara and I headed down to Anglesey … Continue reading In Search of the Rough Stuff – Anglesey July 2019
Eco Expeditioning – Part 1
Photo by Rasande Tyskar Unless you've been living under a rock, it's hard to miss the messages about reducing waste and living within our means, and we all know we should be doing more about it. It's one thing to get your recycling bin out on time, however we really should be striving to reduce … Continue reading Eco Expeditioning – Part 1
Circumnavigating Arran – June 2019
I figured Arran would be a good place for a few days paddling. It’s pretty convenient to reach, yet still feels like you’re far away from regular life, so, setting off from North Yorkshire at 03:30, I planned to take the 08:20 ferry from Ardrossan. Leaving the car there meant I could walk the kayak … Continue reading Circumnavigating Arran – June 2019
Review: NDK Latitude
I've been paddling the NDK Latitude for about a month now and having had it in a variety of conditions, I have to say I flippin' love it... Sea Kayaking UK describe the Latitude as a narrow kayak, designed for the tall, slim paddler, and indeed, the keyhole is long and very narrow. I have … Continue reading Review: NDK Latitude
St Kilda: A Chance to Experience the Wild Atlantic – May 2019
Saturday. After a long journey, we arrived in the pouring rain to meet our guides Zoe and Matt, and the MV Cuma at Miabhaigh, Lewis. This would be my first time on a liveaboard and fellow Wansbeck Wanderer Scott and I had already argued over who would get the top bunk. He’d won on the … Continue reading St Kilda: A Chance to Experience the Wild Atlantic – May 2019
Good Ol’ Tom
At Wansbeck Paddlesports Club, Tom is the man you need to know; I think he might actually be my hero. He has his own special way for doing most things and a passion for the sport that shines like a beacon. Tom also knows everyone, including Nigel Dennis. The club brought a decent assemblage to … Continue reading Good Ol’ Tom
The Journey Begins Here
"Until you step into the unknown, you don't know what you are made of" … Continue reading The Journey Begins Here
The British Isles by Sea Kayak 