Gibson kayak, Poolewe
Elaine and Alan spent a fantastic afternoon paddling around Inverewe garden. We couldn’t have hoped for better weather! They’re regular visitors to the area but first time Ewe Canoe-ers, hopefully they’ll be back!
Brimlow kayak, Poolewe
Great to have George and Alex back out on the water with me. This time we paddled from Poolewe, exploring the coastline. The weather wasn’t quite what we’d have hoped for but it could have been worse!
Thompson kayak, Poolewe
Adrian, Andrew and Iain spent another morning on the water with me, their fifth so far in 5 years. This time Terina couldn’t join us but luckily she could spend time at the Button Bothy and Roasters coffee in Poolewe.
Their kayaking skills have been improving over the years but I’m not sure there tasty seaweed identification skills are up to scratch yet!
Hall Chase kayak, Poolewe
Jeff, Katie and Isobel joined me again, this time bringing along Oliver too. Last time we’d paddled from Badachro and this time we spent our time kayaking on the waters from Poolewe. Great seeing them again!
Keast kayak, Poolewe
Karen, Mark, Abbie and Mhairi spent a morning kayaking with me on Loch Ewe. We had a great time exploring the coastline and little islands.
Cairns kayak, Poolewe
David, Innes and Erin spent the morning paddling from Poolewe with me on a grey but great day.
They’re regular visitors to the area as Innes and Erins grandparents live in Gairloch.
Barrett Low kayak, Poolewe
Roy, Karen, Stuart, Daniel, Simone and Alex met me for a fun session splashing about from Poolewe. It was great getting to know them as we paddled along the coastline and around some islands.
Morrison kayak, Gairloch
Daniel and Clare spent a sunny morning paddling around on sit on tops.
Webb kayak, Gairloch
Roger, Fiona, Finella and Evan spent the day sea kayaking with me from Gairloch.
We had some tough sections in the wind and some sheltered sections with mirror like water.
Some starfish were spotted along with great looking jellyfish.
Roger is another member of my mountain rescue team – Dundonnell MRT
Passway kayak, Gairloch
Tracey, Norry, Fraser and Issy spent a fun morning paddling on sit on top kayaks around the coastline from Gairloch harbour. When folk wear wetsuits I do find it hard not to splash them a bit!
Tippett Whall paddle, Gairloch
Fiona, Lachlann, Hope, Brian, Lynne, Sofia and Erin spent another session with me. This time they brought a few boats of their own along – since last paddling with me both families have bought a kayak each.
So with a combination of my boats and their boats we set off to explore the rocky coastline south of Gairloch harbour.
At the end they practised some self rescues, luckily this jellyfish wasn’t around for that!
Waddell kayak, Poolewe
Nick and Kerry joined me again, this time with Callum, Sarah, Gavin and Jules. It was a wee bit wavy and breezy in places but everyone coped perfectly. A good way for Sarah to spend her birthday!
Hayward Cooper kayak, Poolewe
Joe and Charlie joined me for a great paddle from Poolewe. As we paddled along an otter popped up in front of our boats with a fish in it’s mouth. Always lovely to see otters out in the sea!
Allison kayak, Poolewe
Judith, Kevin, Fraser, Angus, Jeremy, Nicola and Poppy joined me for a busy afternoon paddling. Lots of competitive paddling, surprisingly just one capsize!
Briggs paddle, Poolewe
Iain, Helena, Amelie, Matthew and Edward spent a morning in boats with me on Loch Ewe. Eddie jumped into my boat to help me with my paddling. Apparently lounging back in my boat is a great help!
Doidges kayak, Poolewe
Kevin, Emily, Elowen and Branok spent an afternoon with me.
Kevin and Emily have been paddling with me before, both on the sea and doing a series of self rescue sessions in the swimming pool.
They bought their own boats and wanted to practice some self rescue skills with their kids.
Both Elowen and Branock coped well with the cold water, keen to go back in to practice multiple times!
Williamson kayak, Poolewe
Colin, Lorna, Eva and Jamie spent a grey but fantastic morning with me on the water from Poolewe. Greyness doesn’t stop fun!
Smith kayak, Poolewe
Paul, Jemima, Kirsten, Ailsa and Rory joined me for another session on the water. They’d had such a good time the last two times they’d been out with me they came back for a third!
I’d had to cancel on them earlier on in the week because of a mountain rescue callout, but I managed to fit them in for an evening session. Great to see them again!
