A life on the ocean waves…. Our St Ayles Skiff, Auricula, being rowed in the clear waters of the Dornoch Firth. That’s me on the stroke oar. The flora of the seabed below the boat captured in these wonderful drone shots. Slightly otherworldly! #CoastalRowing

A glorious mid April morning to take our new skiff, Mingulay, out for a row. Flat calm, gentle wind and horizon to horizon blue skies. Mild, not warm, but ideal for some early season training. #CoastalRowing #skiffrowing

The launch of Mingulay. #skiffs #CoastalRowing #Portmahomack

A few moments while waiting for the ferry from Nigg to Cromarty to take part in the Cromarty Coastal Rowing Regatta on Sunday. #CoastalRowing

Heave ho and off we go. #coastalrowing #skiff #portmahomack

My daughter then took this photograph with her iPhone through her binoculars. Who needs reindeers? I’m 3rd from the bow. #boxingdayrow #coastalrowing

A bit of reportage photography by my daughter as we launched the Portmahomack skiff for a row yesterday. Enjoying her composition. #coastalrowing #reportage

There was a seat for me today though……. An absolutely beautiful morning for my inaugural row. An hour passed incredibly quickly and only one or two crabs caught by me to interrupt the rhythm of the crew. Thank you Wendy and Sandy for inviting me on board. #skiffrowing #coastalrowing #portmahomack