July 30th Annat Narrows

Annat Narrows

An excellent turn out with 12 on the water and ideal conditions for a paddle up the Annat Narrows against the tide - neaps so an easy paddle - then back round the islands.

Ben Nevis from the Annat Narrows

Shetland

A week in Shetland with some of the Nevis Canoe Club; Brian, Ron, Ian, Steve G, Liz and Ken. Thanks to Ian’s planning, we had ideally located, practical and affordable accommodation in the Shetland Amenities Trust Bods at Sumburgh, Walls and Voe. The weather wasn’t bad; it was variable and allowed us to have paddles every day at Mousa, Sumburgh Head, St. Ninians Isle, Vaila, Vermentry, Papa Stour, Ronas Voe and South Nesting. Fantastic scenery at all venues with caves, arches and stacks all too numerous to count. Loads of birds (for more detail ask Ian) and seals but a lack of cetaceans. Thanks to Brian for helping us find the best paddles for the conditions. I wasn’t convinced about going all the way to the Shetland Isles but it, more than, exceeded my expectations with the most amazing coastal scenery I’ve ever seen.<
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Liz Stevenson