VENTURE Travel REAR HATCH Food supplies, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, tent poles and pegs, cooking set (pot, cutlery, bowl and mug) POD HATCH Pencil and waterproof notepad, compass, head torch, night paddle kit, spare knife and flares, chocolate bars Kayak loading <strong>The</strong> formula: well stocked but also perfectly distributed DECK HATCH Medical kit, hypothermia pack, bothy bag, emergency repair kit, <strong>The</strong>rmos with hot sugary drink, tarp, quick stove and gas FRONT HATCH Food supplies, clothing and spare layers, boots, tents (but not poles – no metal items allowed under deck compass) Lightweight Midweight Midweight Heavyweight Midweight Heavyweight Midweight Lightweight a company we won’t use this site again for a few months, to allow regeneration between our uses. A wave breaks over my bow as I push my kayak from the shore with a whisper of seaweed beneath my hull. <strong>The</strong> crisp water catches my hand as I dip my paddle for the first stroke of a new day ahead. ‘Psht’ – a seal breaks the surface behind me as it escorts us from camp. <strong>The</strong> pleasure of a sea kayak is you’re in the water rather than on it, which provides a connection with wildlife that’s hard to achieve in another boat. Through connection comes care, and through care, ultimately, comes a sense of stewardship to preserve the environments we enjoy. When working in Patagonia over my winter seasons, I admired the Chilean approach to managing sustainable adventure tourism, which, just like the north of Scotland, grew exponentially faster than the infrastructure to care for it. Flow, friction, rhythm: slow the flow, reduce the friction, plan for the rhythms. Encouraging visitors on a day’s kayaking or hiking adventure siphons numbers to a wider area, slowing the flow from the main roadside. Where busier tick-list attractions exist, frictions are managed by facilities and infrastructure. Understanding the rhythms of summer booms and winter quiet allows the chance to adjust and restore. Seabirds take flight from the nearby cliffs with a clatter of wings, bringing a smell of fresh guano that stings my nose. I don’t smell much better after a few nights away from the luxuries of home, but with that minor sacrifice comes a restoration of energy, rolled into the soul as the swell rolls life into the ocean. <strong>The</strong> kinship with our surroundings and between us as paddlers grows on the water. When we return home refreshed by genuine escapism, we will have a new story to tell with the next morning coffee. Will Copestake is an adventurer, photographer and guide who leads outdoor pursuits and expeditions in Scotland, Patagonia, and around the world. Follow his adventures at willcopestakemedia.com and learn how to travel with him at kayaksummerisles.com Total ice-olation: when kayaking in Patagonia, you’ll have entire glaciers and icebergs to yourself Change of pace Embrace slow travel EXPLORE LOCH BROOM AND THE SUMMER ISLES <strong>The</strong> nearby towns of Ullapool and Achiltibuie make a great jump-off point for some of Britain’s wildest places, a UNESCO GeoPark, and a thriving hub of traditional arts and music. ADVENTURE IN THE CAIRNGORMS <strong>The</strong> Cairngorms are a good year-round centre for adventure, with skiing in the winter and more trails than you could complete in any holiday. Activities cater to beginners and experts alike, from mountain pursuits to watersports. GET COASTAL IN CORNWALL With stunning coastlines and beaches with hundreds of coastal trails to explore, there’s something in Cornwall for every interest. Base yourself in one of the many communities and explore the vibrant culture, arts and music, as well as walks and swims along the way. KAYAK TYNDALL LAKE IN PATAGONIA Without doubt one of the wildest trips you can do by kayak anywhere on Earth. This is real wilderness that takes effort and intent to reach, with whole icebergs and glaciers to yourself as a reward. You won’t see anyone other than the guide for the majority of this trip. kayakenpatagonia.com EXPLORE REYKJAVÍK <strong>The</strong> Icelandic capital offers a fantastic base to find an adventure that fits you, be it snowboarding the mountains, soaking in a mud bath, or learning to guerrilla-knit a jumper for a tree (yep, that’s a thing). A short hop from the <strong>UK</strong>, the city is a true unsung hub for adventure. WILLIAM COPESTAKE 78 THE RED BULLETIN
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