Hello all,

Our names are Lee, Sam and Ben and we are  members of the Esland Adventure north team. Providers of outward bound, adventurous activities for young people in the care of Esland.

On the 21st of December 2020 we have challenged ourselves to Paddle board the entire width of the Scottish mainland, unsupported, via the caledonian canal. 

From Corran in the West to Inverness in the East we will follow the great glen for 70 miles passing through Loch Eil, Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and finally the 23 mile stretch of Loch Ness before paddling the final leg up the river ness and to the finish line at the Kessock Bridge. This is where we will once again meet the sea at the mouth of the Moray Firth 4 days later on the 24th December, Christmas eve. We will be completely self sufficient throughout the journey receiving no assistance and carrying everything we need for the duration on the boards with us. 

We are doing this to raise money for disadvantaged children in the UK at Christmas time. We understand that the festive period can be an extremely difficult time for a large number of young people throughout the country who may be living in poverty, without family or find themselves the victims of violence. For these children, Christmas can be lonely, upsetting and not very magical at all. 

We want to help raise funds that will go toward making the festive season a happier time in these children's lives and any donation you can spare would be greatly appreciate by ourselves, but more importantly by the young people around the UK who desperately need it.

On behalf of the team, Esland care and Action for children we would like to thank you for your support and donations. 

You are helping to change lives.