The Truth About Sea Kayaking – For Beginners!
Wilderness Guide Tim Willis shares his experiences as a paddling novice and what to expect as a complete beginner as you take to the water for the first time.
By Rupert Shanks, Chief Storyteller
Published: Mar 12, 2015More by Rupert
Wilderness Guide Tim Willis shares his experiences as a paddling novice and what to expect as a complete beginner as you take to the water for the first time.
Sea kayaking is a great and different way to travel and go exploring, but any first-timer will wonder…what if I capsize? Wilderness guide Ross Dempster shares some easy tips for staying balanced and increasing your chances of staying dry!
Wilderness guide and paddle guru, Carol Lang shares some key highlights that make taking to the water for the first time something to be really excited about.
Tim Willis shares his tips on keeping those tootsies dry and warm for the day when you’re out on the water. There can be nothing worse than cold damp feet when you the rest of you feels great so have a gander over Tim’s tips!
So if you re ready to set off on your own in your trusty kayak then the next question is where to go! Tim has paddled over the world and ranks the Scottish west coast as hard very hard to beat. Here are his Top 10 Scottish spots.
Some say its a dark art that can only be learned through years of toil or nefarious negotiations with the dark lord himself! Well fear not, our Wilderness paddlers are here to explain how to pack that sea kayak with style. Check out this video.
It’s tricky business taking a picture from a sea kayak, with the potential risk of losing a camera in the process. Don’t be put off though, Erin Bastian shares the many reasons why it’s worth taking a camera with you on your sea kayaking trip.
Wilderness office-team member Meike van Krimpen compares river and sea kayaking; covering skills, boat design and the sense of adventure.
Wilderness Guide Tim Willis shares his experiences as a paddling novice and what to expect as a complete beginner as you take to the water for the first time.
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