Coulport-Craigendoran December 2018

Paddlers: Steve W., Gordon, Geoff, Douglas, Colin, Andy and Chris L.

Weather: Clear Blue Sky, Strong Breeze from NW F3, Cold out of sun

Route: 

Report: A wonderful day with a strong breeze to give us a good swell and a push from behind the whole way. We started from the car park just south of the roundabout and were away close to 10.15. The biggest problem launching here is the lift down from the wall and a rather rough beach. As usual the MOD police came to call.

Launching at Coulport
Heading South

At this stage the breeze was strong and the swell made the ride “interesting”, particularly for the less experienced . At the beach at Knockderry, Colin went ashore to readjust his back rest whilst the rest of us took a break at sea.

The Beach at Knockderry

With all feeling good we pushed on past Cove and Cove Sailing Club to another beach for a break and a coffee.

Coffee Time

The  paddlers (less Geoff)
Looking across Loch Long to Blairmore and Dunoon
Waiting for the “Off” with view north to Ardentinny

In the sun it was almost warm but the gloves stayed on as we headed east, past Kilcreggan, heading for Rosneath Point. Tiredness was becoming apparent as we pulled in for lunch just west of the point.

The beach at Rosneath Point

The sun was warm and the view excellent but sadly no porpoise so after a rather lengthy lunch break we headed on to see the seals at Green Island. Sadly no seals either so across to Helensburgh Pier to give the tourists something to photograph. Sadly the pier is now closed (although there were youngsters on it). So on eastwards with a strengthening westerly behind us to Craigendoran and the end of a thoroughly enjoyable trip.

We arrived back at just after 2.30 pm having covered the 16-18 km in around 4 hours including breaks.