April 2012
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Crew Fishing Trip
Yesterday after work we decided the perfect way to relax was to head out on a small fishing expedition around Easdale Island! We circumnavigated the Island stopping at certain points to see if we could catch anything! About 40 minutes into the trip we were floating along, enjoying the evening sun when Wez shouted ‘we’ve caught a fish!’ Niki and Laura jumped up to see Wez reel in...
Apr 30th
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The Best Bits for us so far....
Skipper Simon: For me the best bit so far has been getting back out on the boat after a long winter in the workshop!. Also training the new crew and watching them enjoy and settle in to what we all sometimes take for granted! the stunning west coast of Scotland and Easdale Island life- best place in the world Pic: Wez on one of his first tours Crew Duncan: I spent a while deliberating which...
Apr 27th
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Interview with the Crew - Wez
Name: Wesley ‘Wez’ Smith Age: 30 Where is home?: The Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire What’s your ideal job?: Rock Star What made you apply for the Crew position with Seafari? I’ve been working in areas of marine ecology for a few years now so when this came up it was the perfect opportunity. What were you doing before you started at Seafari Adventures? After 8 years...
Apr 26th
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Interview with the Crew - Nicola
  Name Nicola Jayne Boulton Age 23  Where is home?  Southwell, Nottingham  What’s your ideal job?  Wildlife Tour Guide or Presenter for Wildlife programs! What made you apply for the Crew position with Seafari? I Have always loved Scotland’s natural beauty, and have also had aspirations to do wildlife Tour Guiding.  What were you doing before you started at Seafari...
Apr 26th
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Seafari Shop - T-Shirts !NEW IN!
We have some great new stock in the Seafari Shop this year, we have sought out some great products from local people! We have Paradise Kitchen, Kate produces beautiful chutneys, jams, jellies, pickles and cakes for sale in the shop - they are all made just up the road in Belvicar from produce sourced as locally as possible. “We belive that it is possible to capture the flavor of Paradise...
Apr 21st
Colonsay Festival of Spring 2012: Colonsay... →
colonsayfestivalofspring: Spring is widely considered to be the most beautiful time on Colonsay by locals and visitors alike, and following on from the success of last year, the island once again prepares to celebrate the many delights on offer at this time of year with Colonsay Festival of Spring 2012. A diverse…
Apr 21st
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14 Years Later
14 years ago Mr and Mrs Chadwick stumbled upon Easdale by pure chance, they were traveling on their motor bike enjoying the beautiful views before reaching the end of the road. They saw a group of people being kitted out for a Seafari trip - those were the days when we were working out of a land rover, gathering people by the phone box! On a whim they decided to join us! They had a great trip,...
Apr 19th
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Beautiful Birds
While out and about on our Seafari Adventures we are privileged to be able to see such a variety of bird life. The diverse habitat that the West Coast of Scotland can offer the birds means they are often spotted on our Corryvreckan wildlife trips. The birds we often see on our Seafari Adventures include, · White Tailed Sea Eagle · Golden Eagle · Guillemot · Black Guillemot · Razorbill · Gannet ·...
Apr 13th
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Wet and Wild Whirlpool Specials
So Aprils Whirlpool Specials this year were certainly great fun! Although the weather forecast was not looking good, we didn’t get too wet (from the rain anyway). We even had some sunshine! The Corryvreckan was seen at its best from the Seafari boats,  with huge standing wave, white water, and of course the spectacular whirlpools. Our New Crew Wez and Nicola were impressed on their first...
Apr 11th
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Easter Escapes
Do you need ideas of what to do this Easter Weekend? Why not join Seafari Adventures on one of our great trips! Corryvreckan Wildlife Trip This is a great family trip, one of our most popular! The two hour trip gives you the chance to see a plethora of wildlife such as dolphin, seals, porpoise, red deer, golden eagles, white tailed sea eagles and many types of seabirds. This trip departs daily...
Apr 5th