From Geoff Campbell
Over the last six weeks an enthusiastic group of kayakers, keen to enjoy the beautiful waters around Kilchoan, have got together on a Wednesday evening. Our outings consist of paddling along this stunning coastline, watching seals and seeing Kilchoan from a different perspective. The banter's good too, but for those who want it, there is the opportunity to practise rescues and generally improve kayaking skills. The club has attracted a diverse range of members, aged 16 to 60 plus, locals and visitors alike.
Last Wednesday everything came together for a special voyage. 10 paddlers in 8 kayaks headed west into the setting sun. We cruised past Ormsaigbeg and carried on west along the cliffs of Ardnamurchan displaying their unique igneous geology. We landed on a shingle beach next to a cave with a waterfall at its mouth in a surprisingly challenging swell. There we enjoyed a well earned rest until the sun left the beach and the midges came out in force. We returned to the Kilchoan jetty with a sense of shared achievement.
If you are interested in participating in kayaking around Kilchoan, join our Google group http://groups.google.com/group/kilchoan-kayakers and come get out on the water.
Have heard in media of a rescue of two canoeists in Sound of Mull hope all is well
ReplyDeleteThe incident was further down the Sound, near Lochaline, with a rescue helicopter and Tobermory lifeboat involved. Here's a link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-11048804
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