Archive for November 2009

Goodbye, Chris   Leave a comment

Our friend is gone.  

Posted November 25, 2009 by MRY in Chris

East is East   Leave a comment

I’ve gradually been working my way around Britain’s coast, paddling solo for a few weeks here and there when I have time free. I think that I’m now about three quarters of the way around (must check …). Anyway, last summer I paddled 280 miles down Scotland’s east coast. This coast was all completely new to [...]

Posted November 1, 2009 by MRY in Around Britain paddle, Scotland, Solo paddling

Orkneyinga Saga   3 comments

Last summer, Heather and I spent a few weeks exploring the wild and wonderful Orkney Isles by sea kayak. Our trip did not cover much distance due to persistent poor weather, but this actually allowed us to explore the area in depth. This vast area of islands is located off the northern tip of Scotland [...]

Posted November 1, 2009 by MRY in Kayaking, Open crossings, Orkney Islands, Scotland, Seals, Tide races

Scottish Canoe Associations   2 comments

Glencoe. We’ve just returned from a week north of the border. Firstly we visited the Scottish Canoe Assocation’s annual Show, ‘Paddle ’09′. I met up with various folk and delivered a talk on recent overseas whitewater expeditions. Having done this, it was time for the real business of the week; catching up with friends and heading [...]

Posted November 1, 2009 by MRY in Kayaking, Scotland, Talks, White water