23rd May Tues Eve Loch Leven

A select bunch of four met at Callert. Warm, wet and not very windy and not many midges about yet. Sorry no photos in the somewhat driech conditions. Paddled along to the fish farm to see the salmon leaping and then across to the Isles of Glencoe Hotel to see the diners dining. Finished off with a trip round the islands, there is still a reasonable path up to the chapel from the east end. A good trip in spite of the damp.

16th May - Tues Eve Glenfinnan

16th May - Tues Eve Glenfinnan

The first "official" Tuesday evening paddle of the season was enjoyed by Ken, Liz, Paul, Tracey, Christine, Fiona and Claire. The rain and wind of earlier in the day cleared up and we enjoyed a midge free jaunt first up the river Finnan and then up the river Callop and finished off around the island. I've been on the loch several time and this is the lowest I've seen it at this time of year so we didn't get quite as far up the rivers.
Slattach pier head now has a notice reserving parking for residents and asking kayakers to unload only.

Spring Forward

When the clocks moved forward a few dedicated paddlers started going out on the odd Tuesday evening. This included a couple of trips around the islands in Loch Linnhe in front of the Caledonian Canal and a short trip in a chill wind from the yacht club before the AGM.
Now we are into May we have started the beginner sessions. Nine have signed up, we started with a pool session and held the first outdoor session based at Outward Bound led by coach Ally. Excellent Lochaber weather marred only slightly by the first midges of the season as we packed up. Three more sessions will follow on Monday evenings through May.

Swimmers coming off the ferry at Fishnish

The first Day meet of the season morphed into excort duty for a group of open water swimmers crossing the Sound of Mull. This involved an early start but conditions were perfect and the well organised event was a success and enjoyed by all.
After the swim and lunch we did a short trip from Lochaline around Ardtornish Point and into Aoneadh Beag House.

Heading towards the castle at Ardtornish Point

In the bay at Aoneadh Beag