In May 2022 I am attempting to sea kayak solo and unsupported from Lands End to John O Groats (or around Britain if I am enjoying myself – a full circumnavigation), promoting the mental wellbeing of blue light emergency services workers.
What I hope is that by following the posts and updates you can share in this adventure, the highs and the lows. But the most important thing is that if you are experiencing problems with your mental health, you will empathise with the journey.
And so it begins… I launched 13 May, from Plymouth.
The end of my Journey
Special Update: Tain… Decision day. I knew for a week that I had to make a decision, whether I would to…
The Last Leg
Goirtean to Loch lochy Started off the day packing up my usual wet gear.I was off to find the Caledonian canal…
Almost there…
Mull of Kinytre to Kilberry As a classic introduction to Scotland, I spent the night fighting off Midgies and crashing surf….
Journeying On
Portaferry 3 days After the rescue of last night, it was time for a rest. I needed to regroup, recover and…
Acts of human kindness, part 2
An important shout-out to my friend Anthony, from Kennexstone campsite in Wales, for always being so accommodating and generous. Leaving the…
A big crossing… So close yet so far
Isle of Man to Northern Ireland Prior to this crossing, I woke up in my tent at Port St Mary to…
A big day: Moelfre to Port St Mary (Isle of Man)
Up before the larks at 2.30am! No rest for the wicked I guess… Tides flows west for 6 hrs, then reverses…
Video content!
I’m attempting – when data connections allow – to upload videos on my trip. Here are a few so far. Please…
The Journey continues
Overview: port eynon – tenby – freshwater west – st davids – cardigan – LLyanrhystud – bardsey – Trefor – Menai…
Acts of Human Kindness
I’ve had so much support from so many people in the run up to and during this trip. However I’ve also…
Refuel and Resupply – the Gower
A red warning for wind lead to 3 days of rest in the Gower after the English leg of my journey….
Progress map glitch (fixed!)
The map is working again now! If you’ve been following progress, you’ll have realised there’s currently a problem with the map…