Paddling Maniitsoq and Sermillinguaq Fjord: From Scotland to the Ice

Paddling Maniitsoq and Sermillinguaq Fjord: From Scotland to the Ice

There are moments when travelling when a landscape on the other side of the world suddenly feels strangely familiar. Our first paddle near Maniitsoq in West Greenland was one of those moments. We had come to Greenland expecting huge fjords, glaciers, icebergs and unmistakably Arctic landscapes. Instead, as we paddled beneath steep rocky mountains rising from the sea, I kept thinking that I had seen this place before. It looked like Torridon.

Postponing the Dream. Abandoned sea kayak.

Postponing the Dream: Navigating the Complexities of an Arctic Expedition

Postponing the Dream: Navigating the Complexities of an Arctic Expedition In 2025, I had planned an ambitious and deeply personal project. The circumnavigation of King William Island in the Canadian Arctic by sea kayak. A remote and unforgiving region, King William Island has a rich cultural and historical tapestry. It serves as a testament to …