Our position on the map below will update once a day (when we are able to access internet)
Geoff and Andy carry a SPOT GPS device which will update their position on the map via the link below every 30 mins or so. The track will record progress over the previous 7 days.
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It was such an exciting and highly emotional experience this morning being on hand to see the lads start their new venture – we wish them all the luck, safe paddling and lots of dosh made for the wonderful charities they represent. Photos will be posted shortly – and we look forward to the updates as and when they are available !
Early start then….
Well done salty sea dogs!!! what a fantastic paddle. Proud of you all.
From your spot it looks like you forgot to stop at the beach and moored up at some inland pub…….. can this be true???
Fantastic progress today!…. And you avoided Liverpool!!!
the progress map isn’t working this morning, you were by the Lake District when I looked yesterday could be our internet connection? the sun’s shining in our part of the country, hope you encounter good conditions wherever you are today (31st May). A 🙂
of course as I hit ‘post comment’, map re-appeared
Going great guns salty sea dogs!!!! well done.
Kayaking in Kilts and living on Haggis and neeps….paddle quickly boys or it’ll be deep fried mars bars next!
well done lads keep up the good work, nice to have met you in St Bees when you arrived, we had the 2 westie dogs. Goods luck all the best from John & Liz
Looks like an amazing day today… loads of miles and, I imagine.. numb bums.. or have the blisters turned to callouses?
May the wind be always behind you!
Keep up the good paddling boys. I have enjoyed reading the blogg
I hope the weather gets better soon. Love to you all. X
I heard you jumped ship at Tobermory! Was it the food there ( the locals are proud of their fish and chip van) ? We’ve alerted the local police. Good Luck we are very proud of you . You were not in the Honours list this morning I’ve been ignored for years love Dad
I assume your heading for the Kyle of Localsh….. doesn’t it get a bit ‘splashy in there?
geoff, can you plat your hair yet?
Hey… you got out of bed at last!
We’ve been checking up all morning and assume the tides were not in your favour….. have a great paddle!
It looks like your spot doesn’t work:-(
Fell asleep with the radio on & woke to the sound of the Shipping Forecast for Cape Wrath – how appropriate! “Wind Northwest 4 or 5, becoming variable 3 or less later. Sea State Slight, occasionally moderate at first. Weather Occasional rain at first, becoming fair. Visibility Good, occasionally moderate at first.” Hope it’s what you wanted Andy – thinking of you and Geoff today. You’ll soon be on your way home, xxx
Looking at your ‘Spot’… don’t forget to turn right!!!!
Well done guys!
Little bit of flat now?;) then its all down hill!!! well done salties
Bit worrying… you may be off course… your SPOT has you in Liberia…….. is that near Thurso????
Location, location, location, wow!!! what a beach you have come into Hope conditions have been kind for you today. Yet another fantastic chunk of miles done again, well done salties. Every day we all are amazed and so incredibly proud of you both and all you have acheived so far, well done!.. Great vidio clip!!!
Ok.. SPOT syas you are heading up the river to a Loch!… turn round now and find a pub.
You guys are amazing
Hi honey, I think Bettyhill is where Rick went on a salmon fishing holiday a few weeks ago! Did you have salmon for supper, xxx
ready for the ‘downhill’…… hope spirits are as high as your location!!!
Lovely to come home from our wee holiday to your updates … so happy down paddling it is then – you guys are doing such an amazing job !!! Wish I had a fraction of the ambition, strength and courage that you have ! Cheers from windy and wet-ish Gerrans
Hi Mary Alice, hope you and Chris had a fab holiday. Yes all down hill from here! Lots if strong winds still but we feel so lucky to be able to do this.
Hugs to all back home
Andy
Keeping check on your progress well done, met up with you at Seal Shore on Arron in June. Will try to catch up with you on Lincolnshire coast.All the best Paul & Sue.
Hi Paul and Sue
That would be great! Look forward to seeing you again!
Andy and Geoff
Are you sleeping!!!!!! or is it windy? You have been in Bora all day… what’s the attraction?
Both!!
Winds stopped us from crossing Moray Firth today. Back on water tomorrow!
Cheers
Geoff and Andy
You guys are an inspiration…… anyone who can paddle around the Isle… grow a beard… drink Malt.. eat Tatties and Neeps… meet amazing people… raise money for great causes….and still smile on the video!….. Thanks guys.. you are living the dream that most of us have in our heads!… keep on downhill!
Fantastic you managed to get going again !!!!! Happy Days. Safe paddling salties.
Well done guys what a fantastic paddle you have had today!! managed to get off bora at last.Hope the crossing was a kind one with regards to the weather. Onwards and southwards!!!!!
So soory the ‘fur’ has gone… you were both on the way to a ‘Tom Hanks’ moment. Guess your enjoying the bed/shower/toilet/company///// you desrve it!
Mearns FM following you down towards Stonehaven. Fantastic effort lads.
Well done from all here at Mearns FM
Wow.. orca.. the things you guys have seen and the people you have met… once in a lifetime opportunity to experience something so special.
Keep paddling.. grow the beards back… stop washing….start looking like you are ‘explorers’
Guys you are inspiring!
Loving that the weather is now allowing you to get some paddling in and you are now able to cover some miles again!! Full steam ahead salties
Hi guys, we are the Motorhome people who you met at Port A Bhaigh near Ullapool. Just spoke to Natalie and Michal at Whitley Bay near our home today. Hope to “flag you down” when you come past us. Good luck and best wishes, Joe & Sylvia
I can almost hear the spirit of North Berwick calling Andy – Granny would have been soooo proud
Back in the…… not USSR….. good old Blighty!
Hope you get the same hospitality from your place of birth… well done both. Inspired I am (quote from YODA)
Looks like the weather could be pooh tomorrow…… paddle the night away….. and then have a nice day off
T.
go go go……… stop before dark though…. Geoffs eye’s won’t cope!
Great to meet you on the slipway at Staithes today! Didn’t realise what an amazing adventure you were up to until we looked at the website. Thought we’d done well paddling from Runswick Bay to Staithes and back as 50+ weekend kayakers, but full of admiration for you! Especially as you went around the north of Scotland and not along the Caledonian Canal. Will follow the rest of your trip, with envy, wishing you the very best of luck, good weather, and calm seas and winds.! Anne & Graham : )
Good to meet you too Anne. Glad you made it back safely. The wind was pretty strong heading south.
Andy
Guess you’ll be heading for Bridlington if you can today. Enjoy bird spotting under Bempton cliffs. You should see lots of kittiwakes, razorbills, guillemots, some puffins and lots of gannets. Hope they’ll be diving to feed in the sea around you. A beautiful stop before you face the tough trek around Flamborough Head is North Landing, our favourite launch point. A gorgeous sandy cove, with a cafe at the top of a steep climb (good exercise for the underused legs) and a wonderful view. Hope the conditions are good for you and the sun shines. Good luck guys!
Great to see your photos at Cullercoats. I lived there until I was 3 and still live 1 mile away. Sorry we couldn’t be there to see you last week. When you’re home and dry check out the paintings by Winslow Homer, the American artist who lived in Cullercoats in 1880 and produced some great paintings of Fisher folk.
Hi Joe, will do!
Tracked you to Mablethorpe last night found your kayaks at RNLI, had a quick look round but no sight of you. It will probably be Norfolk coast on Sat. evening. You are doing really well. Well done.
Hi Andy – spoke to Sylvia this morning who was asking after her ‘washboard boy’. She sends her love and is keen to visit in the Winter. xx
You’re on your way home! xx
Blimey. We’d better get down to the South Coast then! Congratulations on your progress, gents, hope to see you soon!
Hi Neil
You better had. Aiming for Sussex weekend. Southampton early next week….
Hope you and Angela are well!
Andy x
If you need accomodation at or nr Brixham let me know.
Hi there. That’s really good of you but I think we’re sorted!
Cheers
Andy
Can’t believe I’m saying this, but, see you guys next week! xx
I just may have to pospone my long weekend away – don’t want to miss what will be an amazing home coming !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Mary Alice. Strong winds are forecast so likely now we’ll not be back till Tuesday so don’t postpone your weekend away! X
Hurry up days – fly by! I want to see my Andy! xx
I should go on holiday more often… amazing progress in the last two weeks…. this last ‘lap’ might feel hard, but your almost there….
Be like a Duck, calm on Top, paddle like ………… Below.
You’re welcome to have bed and board at Burton Bradstock if you pass this way. Its not looking good for a few days – very windy again. Barbara and Ian. 07980 529017.
Hi Barbara, that’s so generous of you thank you. We’re held up at Lulworth Cove at the moment because of the wind. I suspect we’ll be ok for accommodation once we’re under way but will let you know if we change our mind!
Andy and Geoff
Too late Andy – already cancelled it but never mind ……… lots to do to keep busy until this exciting and historic return ! 🙂 xoxo
Don’t forget if I can be of help at Brixham you can have use of my motorhome for a night with cooker, shower, hot water double and single bed. I did the same for Joe Leach. I might even paddle out to see you with a lucozade or two.
Nice to meet you guys. Good luck with the rest of the trip. Amazing stuff! James (the chef that cooked your pies!)
Good to meet you and your other half too James! Great steak pie by the way thank you!
Must feel strange getting so near the end… no doubt you are thinking of what might be next!
Whatever, the people you have met, the things you have seen, the emotions you have shared and the challenges you have faced build together into a journey that has touched more lives than your own.
An amazing adventure and an amazing commitment.
We paddled to meet you just north of Torquay Sunday eve 6:45 with some Bottles of Lucozade and £28 sponsorship but found you’d stopped just south of Teignmouth. Monday we looked at tracker as it looked as though you were in Brixham Harbour so Sarah rode down on her scooter to give you the items but no sign. Later the tracker indicated you off Dartmouth.
Good luck
Hi Martian. So sorry we missed you yesterday. Would have been great to meet up. Afraid the tracker is not the most timely update on our position sadly.
Thank you so much for going to all that trouble.
Andy and Geoff
Martian and Sarah – not sure you’ll see my message, but in case you do – when I looked on the tracker yesterday for Andy and Geoff they were in Africa!!!!
Yes I think the accuracy of the tracker is not too good inc the time.
it would have been nice to have helped a little.
our last post
WELL SALTIES!!, you are nearly there, wishing you both a fantastic homecoming. Simply amazing stuff you guys have shared with us all. Congratulations for all that you have acheived personally and for all the charities that you have raised monies for. Hats off to you both you are two trully inspirational chaps WELL DONE..
What an acheivement and what an inspiration you guys are!
You’ve lived the dream… time to wake up now… and plan the next one!
Hearty congratulations on a tremendous achievement. Been following you all the way from Cape Wrath. Inspiring!!!!
Hi David, thanks so much. That cup of tea you made us in Durness after we rounded Cape Wrath was probably the best and most needed we’ll ever have!!
Andy and Geoff
Well done Andy and team. So proud of you. Andy we are still missing you lots at PA Consulting. Congratulations.
Thanks Kate. Missing all my friends back at PA too.
Andy x