Large numbers of sea kayakers paddle in UK waters every day of the year. The vast majority enjoy incident-free experiences, returning safely without troubling the
sea kayaking skills: crossing the line
It seems that sea kayakers are never far from an eddy line – our tidal waters are full of headlands, islands, channels and river mouths
isolation, self-determination & flow: reflections from a stormbound island
In 1995 I spent three months sea kayaking in the wilderness environment of the Chonos Archipelago in southern Chile, as a volunteer sea kayak guide
sea kayak leader assessments: top tips from the experts
Last year we asked our clients to send us advice on preparing for a sea kayak leader assessment (moderate or advanced water). We asked them
reasons to be grateful: a day at the anglesey races
The 6:30am alarm drags from me from my sleep. I head to the kitchen, prepare breakfast and check the forecast: a light west wind, a
wild sea kayak adventures: solitude and swell
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
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
a swim around anglesey: part 4
This was a charity swim in support of Sands Stillbirth & Neonatal Death charity. Do consider making a donation to: www.sands.org.uk/get-involved/donate-sands The Swim Day 4: