SUP Mag UK August 2017 issue 14 | Page 51

As SUPers we are challenged by wind probably more than anything else. A short paddle of a couple of hours or may be a day paddling into wind can be challenging but accomplished. A four-day adventure in to a remote environment with ever changing conditions demands that as guides we are prepared for all eventualities – the comfort and safety of our clients is paramount. Boards inflated, shuttle completed, food issued, sun cream on, we sat on the banks of a crystal clear loch – only a light breeze providing a slight change to its texture. Welcome to the west coast of Scotland our number one favourite place in the world! For the next four days we are going to travel into one of the remotest places in the UK. After months of planning we begin our pre-trip brief. Checks completed, questions answered and some laughs to send us on our way we dipped our paddles into the fresh water and began a very special journey. 51 s t a n d u p p a d d l e m a g u k