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Home Safety

The ethos of our website is to provide inspiration and information to people wishing to access the incredible Scottish coastline by sea kayak, however paddling on the sea is inherently risky and potentially dangerous. The sea is one of the most committing and unforgiving environments; it should be treated with the constant respect that it deserves and good planning is critical when considering how to stay ‘safe’.

To encourage and support planning the Guide Books are an essential ingredient for detailed tidal information. To complement this here are some further website resources that will help planning and ensure great ‘safe paddling’ days out on the water.

Weather Information

Met Office Inshore Waters

The inshore waters forecast covers all areas of Scotland and up to 12 miles offshore. It is good for ‘big picture’ planning.

Met Office Weather

This gives more detailed ‘local’ forecasts for all areas, with hourly forecasts updated regularly.

Met Office Surface Pressure Charts

Pressure charts are another ‘big picture’ planning tool and help understanding and interpretation of the weather forecasts.

XCWeather

Local hourly forecasts, particularly good for the wind with range of settings including Beaufort scale option.

Windfinder

Local forecasts that can also include live actual wind report, swell forecast and HW/LW tide times.

Windy

Local forecasts and animated big picture overviews. Also allows comparison of different computer forecast models.

YR Weather

Local hourly forecasts with range of settings including Beaufort scale option, from  Norwegian Met Office.

Tide & Swell Information

Tide Times

High and Low water tidal information for all areas of the UK with tidal curves and other useful information.

 

Surfline

Detailed swell forecasts for surfers for the UK, but useful if paddling anywhere with the potential of surf landings.

Safety, Access & Environmental Information

Coastguard Weather & Safety

Maritime safety information leaflet with coastguard weather and safety information VHF broadcast times.

Calling the Coastguard

Information on how to call the coastguard with all contact numbers, produced by the RYA

 SCA Safety Page

Important safety information to consider for sea kayaking and all other types of paddlesport.

RNLI Sea Safety

A comprehensive guide to safety at sea, including specific information for sea kayakers.

SCA Access  Page

All the information you need to know on how to access the water responsibly and considerately.

 SCA Protecting Our Environment

Information to ensure we enjoy our time on the water whilst protecting the environment around us.

Leave No Trace

Advice, downloads, research and resources to support Leave No Trace principles in the great outdoors

Sea Kayak Handling Videos

Videos of the skills covered in Sea Kayak Handling, designed to complement the book to ensure safe competent paddling.

Trip Planning Route Card

A downloadable copy of the tidal trip planning route card we have included in all the Guide Books.

Contact Us

If you have any comments on our site, or useful information that you think our users would appreciate please let us know. We will reply as soon as possible. [email protected]

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