Finlay and Iona chose the sit on tops for their session, a great choice for exploring the area on nice stable boats. Some of the seals inquisically followed us around as others ignored us whilst they lazed on the rocks in the sunshine.
Will and Nicole joined me for a sunny morning paddling. We got to spend our time exploring the coastline whilst being watched by seals. At one point an otter spotted us just after we’d seen him and he disappeared out of sight.
Paul and Anne have their own kayaks at home but rather than cart them all the way up here they came out for a paddle with me were they got to try out different boats to their normal ones.
Chris and Walt met me for a paddle from Badachro, we headed off in canoes and met up with this herd of seals lounging around on the rocks.
Paul, Jane, Andy and Jess came out on kayaks to explore the wonderful Wester Ross coastline.
Nicolas, Morag, John, Marcus and Fabiana came paddling with me in a kayak and canoes. As we paddled around we were able to spot wildlife like this beautiful Lion’s Mane Jellyfish.
Sam, Kevin, Michael, Andrew, Vicky and Amy took to the water in kayaks and a canoe from Gairloch Harbour. As we explored the craggy coastline we had a good time playing some games to test our paddling skills.
Sarah, Nicola, Edel and Greg were spending the week on holiday up here and fancied a change from the normal land based activities. This starfish was just one of the many creatures we spotted under the sea.
Robert and Marian happened to be staying yards from the ‘boom’ beach in Mellon Charles, it’s from here that we paddled today. There’s some lovely craggy coastline around the coast along with some great clear water.
Tim and Alice were staying up here for a week and fancied getting out on the water, we paddled across to the romantically named Isle of Ewe.
Pauline, Kim and Robert came across from the east coast for a kayak session. We had great conditions on the water again – sadly I’m getting used to sunshine everyday, soon the weather’s going to realise it’s over Scotland and that it should be dreich!
Kieran and Caroline enjoyed a sunny morning canoeing from Gairloch Harbour. The crystal clear waters were great for spotting wildlife in.
James, Finlay, Peter and Tabitha came out in kayaks around the rocky coastline, we even did a spot of kayak caving!
Shanthi, Christopher, Rohan and Rafael came kayaking to have fun whilst learning some paddling techniques and seeing wildlife. The Waverley paddle steamer even made an appearance to add to the day!
Stephen and Andrea came canoeing, exploring the craggy coastline on the calm waters in the sunshine.
Alan and Cora had been paddling with me a few years ago, recently Alan bought a kayak and they wanted to come out to practice some techniques and more importantly how to rescue each other if they fall in. It’s an essential skill to keep yourself safe for all kayak owners.
Albert and Sarah spent the morning paddling with me around the rocky shoreline at Mellon Charles. When we stopped on a beach for our brew break we got a good view of a young otter scampering along the beach in front of us.
Nicola, Kate, Benedict and Iona joined me on the water for a sunny time paddling around the coastline. Like most trips lately we saw a good selection of jellyfish – this one is known as a Blue Jellyfish, it’s similar to the Lion’s Mane Jellyfish and will give you a nasty sting if you hug it.