When I first looked out of the tent this morning, it was still breezy and overcast. By 8 am, as I pulled away from the shallow sands, things were starting…

The weather conditions today were much better than yesterday, but it still wasn’t a paddle on a mill pond. An F3/4 westerly was blowing in my face for most of…

When going across the Tay Estuary, I wore my long sleeve cag with a short sleeve t-shirt. The long stint on the water and the hard paddle at the end…

Wendy had found an excellent little cottage to rent by Fife Ness lighthouse with sea views on either side. It was lovely to spend a day relaxing, feasting, walking, and…

The skylarks were singing over Tentsmuir from the time I awoke at 4.30 to when I set off paddling almost four hours later. I had the beach to myself and…

I made some good decisions and some poor ones today. My best was opting to have a slice of coffee and walnut cake as a dessert after my full breakfast…

I was up early and was on the water just after 6 am. No breakfast required, after yesterday’s big three course dinner. I was keen to get as many miles…

I ate breakfast at the hotel when they started serving at 6.30 and then walked the half hour down to the harbour. The boat was packed and ready to go,…