The Outer Hebrides Sea Kayaking

Mike Sullivan, Robert Emmott, Tim Pickering

ISBN 10: 1906095094 / ISBN 13: 9781906095093

Published by Pesda Press, GB, 2010

About this Item

Explore the Outer Hebrides like never before - by sea kayak.Outer Hebrides Sea Kayaking is the ultimate guide to paddling around the Isles and St Kilda. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sea kayaker, this guide provides practical information, expert tips, and inspirational routes across over 2,000 kilometres of coastline.Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll discover:Detailed kayaking routes for beginners to advanced paddlersInformation on landing sites, surf conditions, and tidal patternsGuidance on offshore islands such as St Kilda, Flannan Isles, and the Monach IslesWildlife spotting tips - from seals to whales, dolphins, and seabirdsPractical advice for safety, navigation, and planning multi-day tripsFrom sheltered sea lochs ideal for downwind runs to high sea cliffs and remote beaches, the Outer Hebrides offers a variety of kayaking experiences. This guide helps paddlers plan their adventure, whether it's a quiet summer day exploring tropical-like shores or a challenging surf expedition along the exposed west coast.Perfect for:Sea kayakers exploring ScotlandOutdoor adventure enthusiastsIsland explorers and wildlife watchers.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781906095093

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Outer Hebrides Sea Kayaking
• Publisher: Pesda Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906095094
• ISBN 13: 9781906095093
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 780 grams

About this title

Synopsis

This is a guidebook to 44 great sea kayak trips around the archipelago of the Outer Hebrides, from Berneray to the Butt of Lewis and including St Kilda. As well as describing 44 great kayaking journeys, this book presents all the navigational and tidal information a sea kayaker needs on this magnificent section of coast. This means that it can also be used as a kayaker's 'pilot' for any journey they might wish to undertake in this area. It follows the successful format of other Pesda Press sea kayaking guides, presenting the information in a user-friendly fashion and making lavish use of maps and colour photographs.

About the Author

Robert Emmott - Robert's first introduction to kayaking was at scout camp in North Wales, but it was only after he moved to Lewis that he really got into sea kayaking. Within just a few weeks of arriving on Lewis, he joined Stornoway Canoe Club and soon experienced some incredible paddling adventures. Keen to learn and help others enjoy the paddling in the islands, Robert took up coaching and is a committed member of the canoe club. His passion is storm paddling, for which the Outer Hebrides is often the perfect place. Tim Pickering - Tim has been paddling longer than he would care to remember and, as a coach, he has tried to infect others with his enthusiasm. Through his business, he has guided extensively in the Outer Hebrides as well as Arctic Sweden, Iceland and St Kilda. You will often find him in his surf boat on one of the many breaks in the islands. Mike Sullivan - When Mike moved to the Hebrides his two burning ambitions were to kayak to St Kilda and catch his first Atlantic salmon; getting to St Kilda proved to be the easier of the two. He was converted to sea kayaking after ten years of river kayaking and open boating, and he is a keen coach and active member of Stornoway Canoe Club.