In June 2017 I found myself on the west coast of Vancouver Island with ten free days, no sea kayaking companions and a rare opportunity
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canoe across scotland part 2: kinlochleven to perth
After four gruelling days of paddling and portaging across the Scottish highlands from Mallaig to Fort William, Matt and I took a day’s rest, recovered
canoe across scotland part 1: mallaig to fort william
Struggling under my portage pack’s tiresome weight, I climbed the final twenty metres to the top of the dam wall at the west end of
sea kayak crossings: st kilda archipelago
In 2011 I spent two weeks exploring the Outer Hebridean islands of Barra, South Uist and Benbecula with my mate Barry. Our dreams of a
swim round anglesey: part 4
The Swim Day 4: Llanddwyn Island to Rhoscolyn Met Office Inshore Waters Forecast: light S winds in the morning, becoming SW 4-5 in the afternoon
swim round anglesey: part 3
The Swim Day 3: Penmon Point to Llanddwyn Island Met Office Inshore Waters Forecast: light NW winds throughout the day The 6.30am alarm call arrived
swim round anglesey: part 2
The Swim Day 2: Point Lynas to Penmon Point Met Office Inshore Waters Forecast: calm morning conditions, becoming SW, increasing to Force 4-5 in the afternoon
swim round anglesey: part 1
In early 2012, late one evening in our local pub, I agreed with my mate John Jackson that we would attempt to swim around the
british columbia tide race adventures
In summer 2015 I took a trip to the famous British Columbia tide races. Traveling with Kate, we visited three classic venues: Skookumchuck, Surge Narrows
white water: chilean adventures
For a few years I had the privilege of coaching at the Simposio de Kayak Pacifico del Sur, near Valdivia in Chile. It was a