Cheers David and congratulations! If you email me the address you want it sent to whennaturepauls@gmail.com And I'll get it on its way, enjoy. All the best, Paul
Copied from comment I made on previous video Great video ,did this trip 35 years ago with two friends in sea kayaks ,had a bit of bother from the land owners regards fishing rights against right of way on the river for boats ,they threatened police action which we welcomed as we were affirming the rights of way ,of course nothing happened, well I digress trip was great and we completed the route ,I admire your attempt in Canadian canoes ,it can be rough along the knoydart coast , maybe I will give it ago lol
Would love to canoe Scotland 35 years ago, I can imagine it would be a bit quieter, not that this one was busy. A sea kayak would definitely increase the chances of getting round the headland. Id like to own a nice sea kayak, there is so much to explore on the coast. Thanks for watching, Paul
Great job Paul, fantastic footage and you've definitely got an eye for a good shot. Thanks for loads of shout outs for the charity and the auction and thanks for joining us on the trip. Was a pleasure to complete it with you. Shame we got split up on a couple of nights but it was a great adventure. Look after yourself fella and have an amazing adventure in Canada. Atb mate Rick 👍
Great trip for a good cause. Being from Canada I love to see the old castle and church ruins. The history is fascinating. That castle with the beach at about 26 mins. What a place to camp and explore!
Watched the video last night on the tv paul it’s brilliant mate! Some unreal views around but I do agree about the little beach 😎 unreal!! Could see myself spending a couple days around that spot for sure 👍👍
That was a brilliant video, you caught the whole trip brilliantly. I still think about that wind in the channel towards the third camp, that was hellish in places. A real pleasure to have met you.
Cheers Simon. That paddle was a lot tougher than it came across on camera, going against the tide definitely was not helping either. Was great to meet you, I really hope our paths cross again in the future. All the best, Paul
Awesome as always Paul. Have to say I'm wee bit envious you guys managed to complete the circuit. I attempted it back in 2007 and haven't had the opportunity to attempt it again. The visitas looked awesome, it's a shame the wind gods weren't on your side, but I would rather have the wind over the midges. Only 87 days to go! Cheers, Fred
😂 That countdown on the flight app is not doing me any favours 😂 The wind was a pain in the arse, but made it challenging and therefore more rewarding I think, especially with the incoming tide. Cheers Fred see you soon, Paul
Beautiful Paul, really enjoyed that mate. Well filmed and very relaxing to watch it back again. Me and Charlie loved the map and little heads sequence at the beginning mate, that was ACE! It was a real pleasure to spend the days with you pal and hopefully you'll be up for another trip in the future 👍. Well done to David too winning the LK35!
Thank you, still had the marks from my first attempt on it 😂 it's spread over two maps and didn't fancy spending £20 on new ones 😂 Thanks for watching, Paul
Thank you and I'm glad I could help. The open water is definitely a make or break point in completing the circuit and I wouldn't attempt it in an open canoe unless the weather was agreeable. All the best, Paul
Well done, what an epic! The scenery there is just amazing. I actually hiked to a bothy on the Ardnish peninsula a few years ago, thats just slightly north/west of where you finished up on this adventure. A few other guys rocked up there on canoes while I was there. Incidentally- with the open sea stretches in mind, do you carry a VHF radio? I know it’s mainly powerboaters who do mainly though to be fair.
It such a beautiful area, the beaches are some of the best I've seen. I didn't carry a VHF radio, wouldn't of been a bad idea but I wouldn't of attempted if the weather was poor and we hugged the coast line pretty close. I do take a spot device with me so can send out an SOS if I really need to. Thank you for watching, Paul
Great video Paul you captured the adventure with some amazing shots I've camped with Rick a couple of times now he's a sound bloke with lot's of knowledge that jellyfish on Ant's head pmsl 🤣🤣🤣 atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Cheers Jimmy 👍 he is great guy! We kind of got split up into two groups for a couple of nights, the tandem paddlers were a lot less susceptible to the wind and we struggled to maintain pace. That jellyfish was one of the funniest things I've seen 😂 All the best, Paul
@@WhenNaturePauls Thanks for sharing the journey, am in route finding mode, and this video helps a lot, maybe more than you realize. We just got 2 x tomahawk 1 man boats and a 2 seater tomahawk, so looking at running rivers and lakes but slow moving waters. We are planning to raft together and deploy a sail off the 2 seater, next year sometime, probably test it in Loch Morlich first.
Hello, I just watched your video, your journey through these different lochs, fantastic. We plan to go canoeing in Scotland, in July/August, my partner and I and why not, repeat your journey, we are not canoeing professionals but we can sail up to class 2 without problem, remains the sea, do you advice to give us for approaching the sea with its currents and tides. Thank you for your response and congratulations again for what you do. thomas
Hello, glad you're enjoying my videos. I'm no professional either. This was my second attempt at the circuit, I failed to get round the coast last time due to less than ideal conditions, I wouldn't attempt it unless it was good conditions. We paddled the north channel of the Shona islands against the incoming tide and wind, it was a good workout 😅 and just doable for me solo. At low tide the north channel becomes blocked by sand banks on the east side. At high tide the rapid at the bottom of the river sheil will be washed out if you don't want to run it, but it is also easily portage. All the best, Paul
Salmon and veggies dinner looked delicious buddy, and those pancakes for breakfast! Fantastic effort, that wind looked proper testing! Dry pants and cag looking good! New tent? What is it? How do you like it? Cool timelapse of the channel filling up! HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAH THE F***ing jellyfish on the head hahahaha i’m crying of laughter!!!!!!!
Thanks Eze 👍 food went down a treat. The wind was a quite challenging at times. The tent is a zephros 2, wild country, had it for years. Its a great little tent for the money, Its quick and easy to erect, although I wouldnt want to test it on a summit in strong winds. The jellyfish was a definite highlight 😂 so happy we got it on camera. Cheers Eze, need to meet up soon
Hello Paul, my 8 Yr old daughter and I have enjoyed this video. Inspired by your adventures on Loch Shiel, we got a tandem inflatable kayak and last year around 9 or ten miles down from Glenfinnan, we camped at a beach and paddled out to a little island called the Black Rocks, a very historic spot. This year we have just returned from a paddle to the Green Isle, where we camped and had a wonderful time. We think it's time we got a proper canoe. Is your silverbirch suitable for starters or could you suggest something else? Looking forward to your next video. Next year we want to try your 'epic beach'. Best wishes.
Excellent stuff! It's such a beautiful area and chuffed I inspired you. The broadband is a great canoe and a good all rounder. Mines a 15ft, but if you're always going tandem I would go for a 16ft, you can paddle the 15ft tandem but once you start adding camping equipment, you'll appreciate the extra load capacity. If you're only paddling flat water you could go for a canoe with less rocker and maybe something a little lighter, it really depends on your usage. Norfolk may be miles away for you, but the boat house at Attenborough (silver birch HQ) used to rent you a canoe and if you bought one refund the money, if you want to give one ago. The beach was epic! There is another epic one just round the corner as well.
Thank you Paul. We are in North Kent and Attleborough is 2 hrs from us so I've emailed SB. Exciting! Today we watched your first Loch Shiel circuit video and realised that at the end of Day one, you camped at the same beach that we did last year, just opposite the Black rocks. My daughter keeps saying she hopes we'll find you on our next expedition! Lastly, have you any tips for estimating how far you can paddle in a day? We've learned the wind makes a huge difference, but is 10 miles alot and perhaps planning for 5 more realistic to start with. I guess it comes with experience. Best wishes from Anne ( 8yrs) and Martin (dad)
@@crusadersports1 little trip on the broads maybe. Yes a super beautiful spot and it came at a good time for us. As you said it really depends on the weather conditions. 10 miles is definitely achievable and could easily do a lot more downstream on a river or with the wind behind you, but other times it can be a slog. Best to stay flexible and have a few options. I've not been able to get out in the canoe much lately due to multiple reasons keeping me super busy, but hopefully I'll be out again soon and who knows we may cross paths.
Thanks for the help and advice, Paul. We really like your relaxed style and hope you can get out on the water again soon. We'll let you know how we get on. Best wishes, Anne and Martin
Hi, Great vid. I've had this marked as a possible route for a little while. I'm interested where you parked and how you got to and from vehicles. I was looking at the train from Glenfinnan to Lochailort and trying to park near one of those stations.
Hello, Overnight parking in Glenfinnan is non-existent. I park at Glenfinnan house hotel, you have to contact them and fill out a form, they do charge a small fee, but they are right next to the jeti and very convenient. On this trip we had another group member leave a car near lochailort, I'm not sure where, possibly right at our egress point. Thanks for watching, glad you liked it and happy to help, Paul
Hi Paul, a great video of an epic adventure. Glad you managed the full circuit and that beach at Eilean na h-Oitire was something special. Can you camp there or does it disappear at high tide?
There wasn't much beach left at high tide to be honest. I'd have to look back at my notes to see the height of the high tide on that day to see how it compares. But reckon on a neap tide you could. All the best, Paul
Thank you for the encouragement 😁 I have a factory fitted sailing seat and a foot glued into the canoe, which I had done at purchase, but it's easy enough to fit one. In the past I have also clamped a small piece of wood to the seat to hold sails. Hope this helps, Paul
Occasionally I'll take both. But I usually have a pretty good idea as to the terrain/weather and which will be better suited before I go. If not I will default to tent.
Cheers mate 👍 That beach was on a little island (Eilean na h-Oitire) in the north channel of loch moidart just before the open sea. North of the Eilean shona. All the best, Paul
Absolutely stunning Paul!!! Wow!! Love the clear blue water and white sands! A little taste of the Caribbean there in scotland! Paul, I was curious what woodstove you had on this trip. Was that a bushbox by any chance? I have an assortment of many brands myself. I love em’ all for different reasons and uses. Take care and talk soon. Notquiteultralight.
Cheers mate yeah, that little beach was a real treat! The stove is by boundless voyage, I wanted one that was a bit lighter (titanium) I quite like the base on it also; a little less messy and protects the ground a little better. All the best, Paul
Hi Paul, We are loving your videos, just asking for a bit of advice, looking to buy an open canoe to do adventures on lochs rivers and canals, could you possibly give us some advise, I've been looking at getting an old town penobscot 174, but our local canoe shop says there not available, I've seen a nova craft prospector 17-sp3 at there store, just asking would you go for the 17 or is the nova prospector 16-sp3 just as good for what we want? Only asking because my partner has MS and struggles to use one arm so maybe not able to help to load it onto our renault trafic van to much, she is keen to do day trip's and loves the thought of me padding ( which I'm fine with me ) while she enjoys the view's, would only be taking enough kit to stop off somewhere, get the stove out make a little food and have a brew, would love a bit of advice as she's keen to experience the adventure, many thanks for any help, Mark
Hi Mark thanks for watching and sorry for late reply. Both of those are quite heavy canoes to carry on your own and unless you are carrying a fair bit of kit a 16 should be adequate for two. I've never paddled the the 174 but it is probably more suited for flat water, the sp3 is a bit more of an allrounder with its prospector design and will be much more capable on any moving water. Obviously I paddle a silverbirch broadland 15, it would be worth checking out the 16, although a bit more expensive it is a fair bit lighter; I really like mine. Hope that helps, There is a lot of factors to consider and probably always a bit of a compromise. All the best paul
He is not so keen on rapids or big waves and because the sea may have been a little choppy (it wasnt) I decided to leave him at home for this one. Take care, Paul
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Great video Paul some really nice scenery and made even better when I heard my name announced as the Winner of the lk35
Wonderful ❤
Thank you 😊
Great video Paul made even better when you announced my name as the winner of the lk35
Cheers David and congratulations!
If you email me the address you want it sent to whennaturepauls@gmail.com
And I'll get it on its way, enjoy.
All the best, Paul
Great video. Great looking trip and a great cause. Well done all round. Really want to get into Canoeing with my boy.
Thank you 👍
You won't regret it and he'll love it! In my biased opinion 😂
Take care, Paul
Amazing trip and a great film. Really enjoyed it! Deserves many more views and comments. Well done.
Thank you. It's the quality of the audience not the numbers 😂
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Take care, Paul
Fabulous video! 💜🙏🏻
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
Copied from comment I made on previous video
Great video ,did this trip 35 years ago with two friends in sea kayaks ,had a bit of bother from the land owners regards fishing rights against right of way on the river for boats ,they threatened police action which we welcomed as we were affirming the rights of way ,of course nothing happened, well I digress trip was great and we completed the route ,I admire your attempt in Canadian canoes ,it can be rough along the knoydart coast , maybe I will give it ago lol
Would love to canoe Scotland 35 years ago, I can imagine it would be a bit quieter, not that this one was busy. A sea kayak would definitely increase the chances of getting round the headland. Id like to own a nice sea kayak, there is so much to explore on the coast.
Thanks for watching, Paul
Great job Paul, fantastic footage and you've definitely got an eye for a good shot. Thanks for loads of shout outs for the charity and the auction and thanks for joining us on the trip. Was a pleasure to complete it with you. Shame we got split up on a couple of nights but it was a great adventure. Look after yourself fella and have an amazing adventure in Canada.
Atb mate
Rick 👍
Thanks Rick, was a shame we didn't get to spend more time together, but had an awesome time! Thanks for inviting me.
Take care, Paul
Great trip for a good cause. Being from Canada I love to see the old castle and church ruins. The history is fascinating. That castle with the beach at about 26 mins. What a place to camp and explore!
Thank you Carol, thousands of castles in Scotland! Each one has its own story, amazing to imagine what it must of been like.
Thanks for watching, Paul
Watched the video last night on the tv paul it’s brilliant mate! Some unreal views around but I do agree about the little beach 😎 unreal!! Could see myself spending a couple days around that spot for sure 👍👍
Thanks mate 👍 I reckon I could quite happily see out the rest of my days there 😂
Thanks for watching and commenting, take care, Paul
Looks awesome.
Yep is a fantastic paddle, can definitely recommend.
All the best, Paul
..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…
Cheers, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
All the best, Paul
@@WhenNaturePauls Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….
I'm going here on my silver duke of Edinburgh final expedition next week I'm so excited!!!
That's awesome and well done!
Hopefully you'll have good weather for it?
That was a brilliant video, you caught the whole trip brilliantly. I still think about that wind in the channel towards the third camp, that was hellish in places. A real pleasure to have met you.
Cheers Simon. That paddle was a lot tougher than it came across on camera, going against the tide definitely was not helping either.
Was great to meet you, I really hope our paths cross again in the future.
All the best, Paul
Awesome as always Paul. Have to say I'm wee bit envious you guys managed to complete the circuit. I attempted it back in 2007 and haven't had the opportunity to attempt it again. The visitas looked awesome, it's a shame the wind gods weren't on your side, but I would rather have the wind over the midges. Only 87 days to go! Cheers, Fred
😂 That countdown on the flight app is not doing me any favours 😂
The wind was a pain in the arse, but made it challenging and therefore more rewarding I think, especially with the incoming tide.
Cheers Fred see you soon, Paul
@@WhenNaturePauls it's creeping up really fast. Can wait, but trying to focus on what's happen between now and then. It's hard!
@@frdrckcole I know right!
Great stuff Paul, you got lucky with the saltwater stretch; it looked idyllic (apart from the jellyfish on the head part 😂). 👍
😂 Yeah perfect conditions, couldn't of asked for much better.
Thanks for watching and commenting mate, all the best, Paul
Beautiful Paul, really enjoyed that mate. Well filmed and very relaxing to watch it back again. Me and Charlie loved the map and little heads sequence at the beginning mate, that was ACE! It was a real pleasure to spend the days with you pal and hopefully you'll be up for another trip in the future 👍.
Well done to David too winning the LK35!
Cheers Ant glad you enjoyed it! Be well up for paddling again with you in the future, was a real pleasure.
All the best, Paul
Thanks ant 👍😁
Great video Paul appreciated the map run through gave a great indication on whereabouts the trip was, stunning little beach.
Thank you, still had the marks from my first attempt on it 😂 it's spread over two maps and didn't fancy spending £20 on new ones 😂
Thanks for watching, Paul
Just awesome! Your channel is giving me a list of trips to take! Not sure my paddling skills are up to open water yet though! 👍
Thank you and I'm glad I could help.
The open water is definitely a make or break point in completing the circuit and I wouldn't attempt it in an open canoe unless the weather was agreeable.
All the best, Paul
Well done, what an epic! The scenery there is just amazing. I actually hiked to a bothy on the Ardnish peninsula a few years ago, thats just slightly north/west of where you finished up on this adventure. A few other guys rocked up there on canoes while I was there. Incidentally- with the open sea stretches in mind, do you carry a VHF radio? I know it’s mainly powerboaters who do mainly though to be fair.
It such a beautiful area, the beaches are some of the best I've seen.
I didn't carry a VHF radio, wouldn't of been a bad idea but I wouldn't of attempted if the weather was poor and we hugged the coast line pretty close. I do take a spot device with me so can send out an SOS if I really need to.
Thank you for watching, Paul
Great video Paul you captured the adventure with some amazing shots I've camped with Rick a couple of times now he's a sound bloke with lot's of knowledge that jellyfish on Ant's head pmsl 🤣🤣🤣 atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Cheers Jimmy 👍 he is great guy! We kind of got split up into two groups for a couple of nights, the tandem paddlers were a lot less susceptible to the wind and we struggled to maintain pace. That jellyfish was one of the funniest things I've seen 😂
All the best, Paul
Fit like was the pineapple turnover cake :)
Was sooo good, they did a superb job!
@@WhenNaturePauls Thanks for sharing the journey, am in route finding mode, and this video helps a lot, maybe more than you realize. We just got 2 x tomahawk 1 man boats and a 2 seater tomahawk, so looking at running rivers and lakes but slow moving waters. We are planning to raft together and deploy a sail off the 2 seater, next year sometime, probably test it in Loch Morlich first.
@@Apaxcad sounds good! I'm glad my video helped.
Hello,
I just watched your video, your journey through these different lochs, fantastic. We plan to go canoeing in Scotland, in July/August, my partner and I and why not, repeat your journey, we are not canoeing professionals but we can sail up to class 2 without problem, remains the sea, do you advice to give us for approaching the sea with its currents and tides.
Thank you for your response and congratulations again for what you do.
thomas
Hello, glad you're enjoying my videos. I'm no professional either. This was my second attempt at the circuit, I failed to get round the coast last time due to less than ideal conditions, I wouldn't attempt it unless it was good conditions. We paddled the north channel of the Shona islands against the incoming tide and wind, it was a good workout 😅 and just doable for me solo. At low tide the north channel becomes blocked by sand banks on the east side. At high tide the rapid at the bottom of the river sheil will be washed out if you don't want to run it, but it is also easily portage.
All the best, Paul
Salmon and veggies dinner looked delicious buddy, and those pancakes for breakfast!
Fantastic effort, that wind looked proper testing! Dry pants and cag looking good!
New tent? What is it? How do you like it?
Cool timelapse of the channel filling up!
HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAH THE F***ing jellyfish on the head hahahaha i’m crying of laughter!!!!!!!
Thanks Eze 👍 food went down a treat. The wind was a quite challenging at times. The tent is a zephros 2, wild country, had it for years. Its a great little tent for the money, Its quick and easy to erect, although I wouldnt want to test it on a summit in strong winds. The jellyfish was a definite highlight 😂 so happy we got it on camera.
Cheers Eze, need to meet up soon
@@WhenNaturePauls Def need to meet up miss you too much!!
Hello Paul, my 8 Yr old daughter and I have enjoyed this video. Inspired by your adventures on Loch Shiel, we got a tandem inflatable kayak and last year around 9 or ten miles down from Glenfinnan, we camped at a beach and paddled out to a little island called the Black Rocks, a very historic spot. This year we have just returned from a paddle to the Green Isle, where we camped and had a wonderful time. We think it's time we got a proper canoe. Is your silverbirch suitable for starters or could you suggest something else? Looking forward to your next video. Next year we want to try your 'epic beach'. Best wishes.
Excellent stuff! It's such a beautiful area and chuffed I inspired you. The broadband is a great canoe and a good all rounder. Mines a 15ft, but if you're always going tandem I would go for a 16ft, you can paddle the 15ft tandem but once you start adding camping equipment, you'll appreciate the extra load capacity. If you're only paddling flat water you could go for a canoe with less rocker and maybe something a little lighter, it really depends on your usage. Norfolk may be miles away for you, but the boat house at Attenborough (silver birch HQ) used to rent you a canoe and if you bought one refund the money, if you want to give one ago. The beach was epic! There is another epic one just round the corner as well.
Thank you Paul. We are in North Kent and Attleborough is 2 hrs from us so I've emailed SB. Exciting! Today we watched your first Loch Shiel circuit video and realised that at the end of Day one, you camped at the same beach that we did last year, just opposite the Black rocks. My daughter keeps saying she hopes we'll find you on our next expedition! Lastly, have you any tips for estimating how far you can paddle in a day? We've learned the wind makes a huge difference, but is 10 miles alot and perhaps planning for 5 more realistic to start with. I guess it comes with experience. Best wishes from Anne ( 8yrs) and Martin (dad)
@@crusadersports1 little trip on the broads maybe.
Yes a super beautiful spot and it came at a good time for us.
As you said it really depends on the weather conditions. 10 miles is definitely achievable and could easily do a lot more downstream on a river or with the wind behind you, but other times it can be a slog. Best to stay flexible and have a few options. I've not been able to get out in the canoe much lately due to multiple reasons keeping me super busy, but hopefully I'll be out again soon and who knows we may cross paths.
Thanks for the help and advice, Paul. We really like your relaxed style and hope you can get out on the water again soon. We'll let you know how we get on. Best wishes, Anne and Martin
Hi, Great vid. I've had this marked as a possible route for a little while. I'm interested where you parked and how you got to and from vehicles. I was looking at the train from Glenfinnan to Lochailort and trying to park near one of those stations.
Hello,
Overnight parking in Glenfinnan is non-existent. I park at Glenfinnan house hotel, you have to contact them and fill out a form, they do charge a small fee, but they are right next to the jeti and very convenient. On this trip we had another group member leave a car near lochailort, I'm not sure where, possibly right at our egress point.
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it and happy to help, Paul
Hi Paul, a great video of an epic adventure. Glad you managed the full circuit and that beach at Eilean na h-Oitire was something special. Can you camp there or does it disappear at high tide?
There wasn't much beach left at high tide to be honest. I'd have to look back at my notes to see the height of the high tide on that day to see how it compares. But reckon on a neap tide you could.
All the best, Paul
You make great videos, keep them coming! How does your sail attach to the boat?
Thank you for the encouragement 😁
I have a factory fitted sailing seat and a foot glued into the canoe, which I had done at purchase, but it's easy enough to fit one. In the past I have also clamped a small piece of wood to the seat to hold sails.
Hope this helps, Paul
Great video. I’d love to do some adventures in Scotland. What is the make of sail you use?
Thank you, there is some excellent areas to explore. The sail is made by endless river, I'll put a link in the description.
All the best Paul
How do you make the decision to tent out or use the hammock?
Occasionally I'll take both. But I usually have a pretty good idea as to the terrain/weather and which will be better suited before I go. If not I will default to tent.
Another brilliant vid Paul - nice one and thanks for taking us along. atb
ps: where is that beach?
Cheers mate 👍
That beach was on a little island (Eilean na h-Oitire) in the north channel of loch moidart just before the open sea. North of the Eilean shona.
All the best, Paul
Absolutely stunning Paul!!! Wow!! Love the clear blue water and white sands! A little taste of the Caribbean there in scotland! Paul, I was curious what woodstove you had on this trip. Was that a bushbox by any chance? I have an assortment of many brands myself. I love em’ all for different reasons and uses. Take care and talk soon. Notquiteultralight.
Cheers mate
yeah, that little beach was a real treat!
The stove is by boundless voyage, I wanted one that was a bit lighter (titanium) I quite like the base on it also; a little less messy and protects the ground a little better.
All the best, Paul
@@WhenNaturePauls awesome!!!
Hi Paul, We are loving your videos, just asking for a bit of advice, looking to buy an open canoe to do adventures on lochs rivers and canals, could you possibly give us some advise, I've been looking at getting an old town penobscot 174, but our local canoe shop says there not available, I've seen a nova craft prospector 17-sp3 at there store, just asking would you go for the 17 or is the nova prospector 16-sp3 just as good for what we want? Only asking because my partner has MS and struggles to use one arm so maybe not able to help to load it onto our renault trafic van to much, she is keen to do day trip's and loves the thought of me padding ( which I'm fine with me ) while she enjoys the view's, would only be taking enough kit to stop off somewhere, get the stove out make a little food and have a brew, would love a bit of advice as she's keen to experience the adventure, many thanks for any help, Mark
Hi Mark thanks for watching and sorry for late reply.
Both of those are quite heavy canoes to carry on your own and unless you are carrying a fair bit of kit a 16 should be adequate for two. I've never paddled the the 174 but it is probably more suited for flat water, the sp3 is a bit more of an allrounder with its prospector design and will be much more capable on any moving water. Obviously I paddle a silverbirch broadland 15, it would be worth checking out the 16, although a bit more expensive it is a fair bit lighter; I really like mine.
Hope that helps, There is a lot of factors to consider and probably always a bit of a compromise.
All the best paul
Whaurs the dug?
He is not so keen on rapids or big waves and because the sea may have been a little choppy (it wasnt) I decided to leave him at home for this one.
Take care, Paul