Friday, June 5, 2015

Sea Kayaking in Glen Uig - The Out Door Sport For Me

Oh man are my bones aching but it was worth it. Went sea kayaking with a friend today from Glen Uig. Went all the way to Peanmeanach Bothy! I love me some lengthy adventures and this one was extra excellent as it was a free experience provided by Sea Kayak Arisaig.

My shock and awe at the mighty sea creature!


I'd gone to this bothying a few weeks ago with my friends but we walked from the highway. It was a worthy adventure with blazing sun and fresh cooked muscles from the beach.

Photos from the bothy trip from a few weeks ago. Click  this lovely writing.



I enjoyed this way much more and it was quite a surprise when I realized how close it was and how accessible it was by kayak. A large portion of the way, my eye balls were in the ocean oogling the jelly fish as they floated beneath. It makes sea water all the more uninviting when there are little stingers waiting for you. We had a lovely picnic, with smoked fish and fancy cheese packed lunches.

On the way back I was so excited to see three Long Finned Pilot Whales.

One member of our group was convinced they were dolphins and I would have agreed if the thing hadn't come within thirty feet of my kayak. It was so big and dark and grey, with a mark just after its dorsal fin. I looked it up Incredible. It was in that moment I could understand why people believed in great sea monsters. If it wanted to, it could have tipped the boat. It didn't, instead following the rest of its group, three, who made their way further north, breaching distantly.

The view after the paddle!


Sea kayaking is something I will always recommend for the outdoor enthusiast who doesn't want to bash their brains out on rocks but wants some of their own agency in over water travel. If you have your own, its cheap and if not, than the price you pay is worth it with this place as it comes with all the dry proof gear and a really helpful instructor named Izzy!


Some follow up photos to follow!

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