The Sleat Peninsula in the South of Skye is the hidden gem of the island. With many of the main attractions being in the North, tourists fly past Sleat and miss out on the quieter, more colourful and gentler part of Skye. However for those not seeking out the instagram mainstream places, Sleat has a lot to offer: Sea Kayaking Facing the mainland over the Sound of Sleat, this peninsula is comparatively sheltered and offers superb opportunity for Sea Kayaking with stunning views. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, there is something for everyone. A trip around the Point of Sleat with a lunch s ..read more

If you have never tried out sea kayaking, there’s no better place than the Isle of Skye on the West Coast of Scotland. The south of the island is gentle and so close to the mainland that you get calm conditions, ideal for trying something new. No need to be a good swimmer or Ironman, we do our best to stay in the boat and out of the water. Once you’re equipped with a wetsuit (just in case), nice cosy neoprene boots, a waterproof jacket and a buoyancy aid (similar to a life jacket), your guide will choose the right boat with you so that you have the best possible experience. Every kayak is dif ..read more

Going round the Point of Sleat, the southernmost tip of the Isle of Skye is a classic and a must do for any improver or intermediate sea kayaker. The whole trip is 29km, but it can be shortened and varied in many ways. The views change at every headland and never get boring, the Small Isles, Mallaig, Knoydart, Loch Eishort and the Cuillin Ridge…. Park in Armadale (limited car parking available, please car share) and launch from the beach.  Go around the ferry terminal and head southwest along the coast. You’ll pass a few skerries, Eilean Maol (the bald island) and Eilean Sgorach (the notc ..read more

What skills do you need to go kayaking on your own or with friends? Kayaking is a wonderful sport and lets you see remote places, wildlife, gets you across to islands and can even be used for fishing. However, a few key techniques are needed to make sure you don’t end up needing the lifeboat out. Let’s look at those skills. Although there are many transferable skills, this article is specifically for closed corckpit sea kayaks with a skeg. Steering – harder than you think Steering is an essential skill and in the flat calm, it s pretty easy. There are many ways of turning your kayak, but the 2 ..read more

Loch Eishort in the south of the Isle of Skye must be one of the finest kayaking locations in Scotland. It’s a perfect place for beginners, but is just as beautiful for experts. The views from the west side of Sleat are breathtaking, with turquoise waters, white sands and the rugged, pointy mountain peaks of the Cuillin for a backdrop. This can be a comparatively sheltered place, which is also wonderful for paddle boarding, canoeing and wild swimming, however not all wind directions are favourable for this area. Leaving Ord Beach on a Kayak Day Trip We start our journey in Ord, a tiny village ..read more