Isle of Muck - Paddling with seals

THE ISLE OF MUCK COACHING COURSE - SCOTLAND
Muck is a small and remote island on the west coast of Scotland and was the venue for our Scotland Coaching trip. Muck together with its neighbours, Eigg, Rum and Canna, form the Small Isles. Getting there is a 2 hour ferry from Mallaig on the mainland - quite an adventure.
The island is two miles long by one mile wide with a population of 38 people.
Our aim was to provide an enjoyable wilderness sea kayaking trip and guide paddlers to gain essential kayak skills on moving water, rescue skills, planning navigation and judgement skills.
There were opportunities to explore the small and sheltered island of Muck in a relaxed and fun way, with flexible time off to enjoy the culture of remote island life.
Whilst we could not control the weather, we made the very best of whatever was thrown at us.
Thanks to the residents of Muck for their generous hospitality.
Thanks also to Simon for allowing me to include his amazing watercolours. He can be contacted at: simonsjungle.c...
➡️ TRIPS FOR 2025 (message for more details)
Anglesey - Sea Kayak Award 10-11 May 2025
Isle of Muck, Scotland - coaching course 22-28 June 2025
Kirkcudbright, Scotland - journeys 26-28 July 2025
Isle of Skye, Scotland - expedition 23-26 August 2025
➡️ USEFUL INFORMATION
Isle of Muck Bunkhouse independenthos...
Sheep Tick Removal Tool amzn.to/472MnXw
Midge Head Net amzn.to/3q3kXAm
Deet Free Midge & Insect Repellent amzn.to/3OgCbSC
OS map for Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna and Sanday (Explorer Map 397) amzn.to/3O0lGdg
Skye and North West Highlands Sea Kayaking, guidebook by Doug Cooper amzn.to/3Q5E871
Trip planner pdf www.pesdapress...
Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue, book by Gordon Brown amzn.to/3oNZ7wV
Sea Kayak Rough Water Handling, book by Doug Cooper amzn.to/3LB7gOG
Sea Kayak Navigation, book by Franco Ferrero amzn.to/3GWnVJm
Sea Kayak: A Manual for Intermediate and Advanced Sea Kayakers, book by Gordon Brown amzn.to/3rOo2lD
Wondrous British Marine Life: A handbook for coastal explorers, book by sea kayaker Lou Luddington amzn.to/3NAC6II
➡️ CONDITIONS AND WEATHER
Tide tables: www.ukho.gov.uk...
Windfinder: www.windfinder...
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[@riversandcoffee]

How Awesome.... What a fun and beautiful video. 👍👍👍

[@wavesoffun]

Thank you - it was a great trip despite the awful weather!

[@teuluPaul]

Many thanks for sharing! Love the notes and paintings shared at the end!

[@wavesoffun]

Thank you so much.. the watercolours were crafted by Simon who is a supertalented artist and sketched each evening. He kindly allowed me to include them in the video

[@kayakerkoreaeastseakayak7282]

My faraway friend.
It's beautiful!
It's a lyrically well-crafted video
The year is almost over
Always be happy with kayaking.
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[@wavesoffun]

The year may soon be over, but there is lots more paddle time yet!
I want to come paddle with you guys next year if that's possible?

[@catchyoulater.5836]

A great video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@wavesoffun]

Thanks for stopping by and joining the adventure!

[@MotionBoatFilms]

Another great video! What an adventure.

[@wavesoffun]

Thanks so much. We should work together on a video!

[@SeaKayakingNorthumberland]

Great video that 👍 was intending on getting out to the small isles myself this year but opportunity and fair weather never coincided 🤷‍♂️

[@rfh5852]

Great vid glad you all had a good time.

[@wavesoffun]

Thanks 👍It was great fun - even with the awful weather. But at least no midges!

[@davidpoots8362]

Great place, mu summer didn't go as planned glad to see you had an adventure

[@wavesoffun]

Sorry to hear that - we need to arrange that trip to the causeway for next year if you still happy to help

[@alice-in-england]

Amazing video Ian, and looks like you all had lots of fun in the Muck despite the rain. I'd love to join you next year, so please ping me the dates when you have it. Cheers!

[@wavesoffun]

Cheers Alice! I promise better weather next year (it couldn't be worse!). I've just put the dates for all the trips in the description