Debbie, Barry and Sophie met me on a grey morning for a paddle on Loch Ewe. The light drizzle soon stopped and it started to brighten slightly. On our paddle we had some seals pass by and then an otter pottering about as we had our brew. Over the course of the session we must have seen at least a hundred starfish – they were everywhere!

Maggie, Maisie, Emma, Ben, Euan and Gary all met me for a fun afternoon learning kayaking skills, having fun, seeing the scenery and spotting wildlife. Oh, and of course the important hot chocolate on a remote beach!

Steph, Rosie, Craig, Greg and Emma met me on their NC500 trip for a fun morning on the water. Exploring the coastline gives a very different perspective to the NC500 scenery and seeing seals at the same level as you is fantastic!

Andrea, Carl and Isla joined me for a morning of fun on the water. Learning kayaking skills as we explored the great coastline by Inverewe Garden and relaxed.

Trudy, Emma and Abi joined me for the afternoon. The heavy rain didn’t arrive when forecast so we had a lovely calm and dry session exploring the rugged coastline.

Claire and Daniel joined me for an exciting morning learning kayaking skills, having some fun, exploring fantastic coastline and of course some splashing!

Amanda, Ed, Archie and Marsaili joined me for their fifth session with me. Always nice seeing them and getting out on the water to have some fun. Marsaili requested we do some wet games – so since I always like to please I tried my best to get them in the water as much as possible!

Freddie and John moved to the area earlier this year and have been keen to get out on the water. We’d planned a session a while ago but the wind got in the way a wee bit. They had such a good time they’re now keen to get their own boats and book another session to learn more skills.

Robyn, Abbie and Stuart joined me for a sunny afternoon. Exploring the coastline around Inverewe is always enjoyable, seeing a side of the garden that most don’t get to. As we stopped for a brew at Camas Glas a seal swam about below us keeping a watchful eye on what we were up to.

Erin and Jordan met me for a morning canoeing. It started out very calm and we were able to paddle around Inverewe Garden easily, spotting seals and birds as we paddled around. The wind increased and gave us a very easy paddle back to the road – always nice to have the wind help us along!

Alison and Martin joined me again for another paddle, the last time being from Gairloch last year. They wanted a full day on Loch Maree, so we set off to explore the islands. Paddling around the islands is always nice, with the highlights generally being Isle Maree and the islands on the loch on the island on the loch!

Penny and Mike last paddled with me around Gruinard Island back in 2018. Great to see them again and explore a bit of different coastline with them this time. We had a stiff breeze to paddle into but it gave us a very very easy paddle back which went far quicker!

Caroline, Rob and Harry met me for a trip paddling around Inverewe Garden. Exploring the coastline around Inverewe is always a good way to spend a morning, it gives you a very different view of the spectacular garden. Whilst we had a brew some seals swam about to see what we were doing on the beach.

Shona, Alice and Peter joined me again but brought along Sheena too this time. It’s been a few years but it didn’t take long for their skills to return. We soon headed off to explore, have some fun and munch on some seaweed.

Yvonne, Scott and Sam met me to try out kayaking, learn some skills and have some fun. We headed out in sit on top kayaks and a small person kayak. After a bit of practice we were all paddling well and had a good time exploring the coastline. At the end Sam was keen to fall in, so threw himself over.

Julie joined me again for another session. This time she wanted to try out a sea kayak, so we headed out and practiced skills as well as exploring the coastline and enjoying the peace and scenery.

Sarah, Michael, Megan and Eilish spent a sunny afternoon with me. We headed out in sea kayaks and explored the craggy coastline by Inverewe Garden. As we sat having our brew on a beach an otter splashed about in the sea below us catching fish.

Izzi & Matt have been touring about in a van and exploring the fantastic north west highlands. We paddled from Poolewe around the shores of Inverewe Garden. They’ve got an inflatable kayak, so we spent a bit more time talking and practicing strokes that they’ll find useful when they’re out in it.