This article aims to convey an impression of the wonderful sea kayaking available to a group of mixed paddling experiences from a campsite base around Arisaig .
PADDLER 111
Under the spell of
ARISAIG
This article aims to convey an impression of the wonderful sea kayaking available to a group of mixed paddling experiences from a campsite base around Arisaig .
We had been asked to organise a trip to the west coast of Scotland . Our group of nine included two coaches ( Advanced Water ), Paul and myself . We had all previously met and paddled together on Ynys Mon ( Anglesey , north Wales ) in preparation for the trip .
Our group included folk from as far afield as mid-Wales , Somerset and southern England . Anywhere on the west coast would be a long haul ! We wanted a location with stunning scenery and great paddling with options should the weather be less than favourable . Whilst challenging at times , the trip was planned to enjoy sea kayaking skills , not push them . We also wanted a campsite base . Paul and I have previously explored the area and ‘ Small Isles ’, wild camping where possible . We felt a group of this size would put too much pressure on local environments and communities . The excellent facilities of our chosen commercial campsite at Bun na caim ( north of Arisaig ) within boat carrying distance of a most stunning beach , along with the guarantee of a ‘ home ’ base should the weather turn , was important and worked very well !
PADDLER 111