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Sleeping Dogs Lie: A three day route taking in the Grey Dogs, the Garvellach Islands and the Bridge over the Atlantic. (Ocean Paddler Magazine Feb 2008)

 

Across the Arctic Circle:  The Helgeland area of Norway makes a great introduction to extended mulit-day sea-kayaking.  (Ocean Paddler Magazine Nov 2007)

 

Boomer Time: Sea kayaking is a seductively easy sport.  Try it but donÕt take the sea for granted. 

(The Herald 4 Aug 07)

 

Light Bulb Moments: Report on Skye Symposium 2007

 

Canoe Boys Š The Sequel: A classic of sea kayaking literature will be celebrated in a series of radio documentaries this summer.

 

Paddle Expedition Symposium: Held at Plas y Brenin in February 2007

 

New route directory: With GPS plots, tidal information and launch site grid references

 

Skye Symposium: Seventh Scottish Sea Kayak Symposium report with photos

 

Paddle Power: Sea kayaking is enjoying a sudden surge in popularity.  Here are some reasons why

 

Rocking Roll: Learning to roll with a broom handle in a kitchen.  DonÕt knock it, it worked!

 

Fit to Drop: At the age of forty six, Simon has decided to attempt his first Adventure Race, a five day event in the Outer Hebrides.  HeÕs the kayaker.

 

Sea Kayaking Starts Here:  After hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2002, we went looking for a new challenge

 

Money Tree: Three days kayaking out of Gairloch including a tree which sprouts solid cash!  Photos.

 

Into the Elastic Zone: The theorists reckon it's about "extending the adventure zone".  In practice it means taking a drink from a Force Six sea!  Photos.

 

Trip Planning Resources: Links to weather forecasts, synoptic charts, tides and travel planning, plus ideas for routes