Canoeists on Loch Ness

The sport of canoeing on Loch Ness has really become very popular recently - possibly helped by Fred MacAuley and friends when the TV showed their progress from near Fort William to Inverness during the coldest winter for years. We see quite a few canoeists pass by, some are being sensible but others we worry about. They do come in all shapes, sizes and ages. A pensioner from Lower Foyers has just completed a 71 mile trip paddling round Loch Ness on a fund raising mission. Recently a 28-strong group of Asda employees from stores throughout the UK completed the 21 mile paddle along the length of Loch Ness in just 5 hours and 19 minutes claiming a world record for this event.Their feat means they have raised a sizeable amount of money for the Tickled Pink initiative supporting breast cancer. They started at 7am and crossed the finishing line at Dores beach just after noon....we were tired out just watching them!