Loch Lomond Nov 10th 2018

Paddlers: Andy, Chris, Catherine, Robert, Steve T. and Geoff

Weather: Bright and Breezy

Report: This was the third beginners training trip and had been transferred from Loch Long because of the high winds forecast and the better shelter offered by the islands of Loch Lomond. In fact the wind was light and the forecast rain never occurred.

We launched at Aldlochay and Steve undertook training to investigate the different characteristics of the sea kayak and “Tilt for turning”. The sun came out!

Sun on Aldlochlay Bay
Andy and Robert wait for instructions
Chris
Catherine

We then headed south into the fresh breeze and then east to Inchgalbraith to investigate the ruined castle before stopping for lunch on Inchmoan.

Cetherine returning from a walk

Andy, Robert and Chris enjoying their coffee

From Inchmoan we proceeded down the narrows before stopping for a second time to explore the old summer house on Inchconnochan. 

On Inchconnachan

Homeward Bound

The sky was darkening as we headed back, and it just started spitting with rain as we came into Aldlochlay. For those familiar (very) with the islands the beauty of the surroundings still made it a lovely trip, for those new it was a superb day