On 28th May 2025, a routine paddle from Oban to North Ledaig became an opportunity to show exactly why preparation, experience, and calm leadership matter on the water — and we’ve captured it all in real time.
As paddleboarding continues to grow in popularity, especially on rivers, lakes and along the coast, an important safety question keeps coming up:“Why don’t some paddleboarders wear buoyancy aids?” At Kingston Kayak Club, we’re big advocates of safe, inclusive paddling.
I don’t typically write about press releases that I receive, but I feel like this one is important. I recently wrote about what journalists get wrong when reporting on paddling fatalities, but I seldom write about the people who risk their lives to rescue paddlers that get into trouble.