SUP Mag UK August 2017 issue 14 | Page 50

Wilderness paddling on Scotland’s west coast Words: Sarah Longhurst Pics: Justin Priddy A month out and we are watching a low-pressure system tracking across the north Atlantic. Behind it a high-pressure system which looked promising. When planning journeys 12 months in advance there is one thing that cannot be guessed – the weather! All our equipment, food, safety systems and back up plans are set ready for every eventuality in case of a change of weather. s t a n d u p p a d d l e m a g u k 50