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Tag Archives: Rubha Dubh Ard

Scottish Sea Kayak Trail Part 3 ~ Skye to Ullapool

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Chris S

Part 1 2010 • Part 2 2011 In 2011 I met Gael after he ran out of time and weather to complete the second stage of the Scottish Sea Kayak Trail he started in 2010 in his Grabner H2. According to the guy who … Continue reading →

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