Roger organised this weeks paddle, which due to the
shortening evenings was from Loch Eil to LYC.
He was joined by Allan, David D, Ken & Brian H.
Put in was at Outward Bound, where Bridget was coaching some
local schoolchildren paddlers who will be the future of NCC. Amazingly for OB ,
there were no midgies!
It was the early stages of an ebb tide & close to
springs, so the paddlers got something around 3 knots assistance through the
narrows, allowing a paddling speed of 13km/h to be attained. It felt like a race!
Rounding the corner at Camusnagaul, a strong head wind met the
outgoing tide and the paddlers got quite a surprise at the choppy elevated sea conditions
which lasted for at least 500m. The
challenge was overcome, and everyone landed safely at the LYC slipway where
Paul and Liz were waiting to transport the boats.
Our route. 7.7Km
Pic: Ken Stevenson
Allan & Ken
Sun down wasn't due until 8pm, but it became dusky quickly
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