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Life Afloat

Because Life Can Be Lived Simply As A Great Adventure

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Regular episodes about life, adventure and mental health, uniquely recorded from my kayak as I explore the coastline of Scotland.

Life Afloat
  • About Me/
    • My Story
  • The Four Corners Expedition/
  • Previous Sea Kayak Journeys/
    • LifeAfloat Scotland Tour 22/23
    • 2015 in 2015 - Around Scotland
    • Scottish Islands Peaks By Kayak - 2017
    • The Three Peaks By Kayak - 2018
    • Yellow Brick Blog & Routes
  • Speaking/
    • Speaking
  • LifeAfloat Blog/
  • Podcasts/
  • LifeAfloat Shop/
    • Driftwood & Resin Jewellery
    • Hand Made Jewellery
    • My book - "Strong Winds are Forecast"
    • LifeAfloat Tees & Hoodies
  • Ambassadorships/
    • Odyssey
    • Seaful
  • Contact Me/
 
April 10, 2023

Episode 004 - First Day Back

April 10, 2023/ Nick Ray

My first full day back at sea after my health scare.

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Nick Ray

I’m currently on a twelve month solo sea kayak expedition, exploring the coastline of Scotland. Find out more: Scotland 365

  • Episode 005 - Second Day Back
  • Episode 003 - Tentative Paddle
  • About Me/
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    • LifeAfloat Scotland Tour 22/23
    • 2015 in 2015 - Around Scotland
    • Scottish Islands Peaks By Kayak - 2017
    • The Three Peaks By Kayak - 2018
    • Yellow Brick Blog & Routes
  • Speaking/
    • Speaking
  • LifeAfloat Blog/
  • Podcasts/
  • LifeAfloat Shop/
    • Driftwood & Resin Jewellery
    • Hand Made Jewellery
    • My book - "Strong Winds are Forecast"
    • LifeAfloat Tees & Hoodies
  • Ambassadorships/
    • Odyssey
    • Seaful
  • Contact Me/

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  • August 2024
    • Aug 4, 2024 Recovery And The Future Aug 4, 2024
  • March 2024
    • Mar 11, 2024 My Own Occupational Therapy Mar 11, 2024
  • February 2024
    • Feb 15, 2024 Functioning Depressionista Feb 15, 2024
  • December 2023
    • Dec 1, 2023 The Samaritans - Scunthorpe Branch. Dec 1, 2023
  • November 2023
    • Nov 14, 2023 Embracing Adventure: My Lifelong Journey Nov 14, 2023
  • October 2023
    • Oct 9, 2023 Finding Inspiration to Live Adventurously Oct 9, 2023
  • September 2023
    • Sep 13, 2023 Adjusting Sep 13, 2023
  • July 2022
    • Jul 30, 2022 My Friend Shane Jul 30, 2022
  • May 2022
    • May 5, 2022 Tricky Waters May 5, 2022
  • April 2022
    • Apr 20, 2022 Kayaking Is My Therapy Apr 20, 2022
  • February 2022
    • Feb 8, 2022 Optimal Feb 8, 2022
  • January 2022
    • Jan 11, 2022 New Boots Jan 11, 2022
  • December 2021
    • Dec 24, 2021 Christmas Eve, 2021 Dec 24, 2021
    • Dec 8, 2021 The Road To Wellness Dec 8, 2021
  • September 2021
    • Sep 7, 2021 Plans Afoot - Rock Climbs, Lighthouses & Islands Sep 7, 2021
  • July 2021
    • Jul 30, 2021 Emerging Into The Light Jul 30, 2021
    • Jul 19, 2021 An Update on the Previous Update Jul 19, 2021
    • Jul 7, 2021 State of Play - An Update Jul 7, 2021
  • June 2021
    • Jun 18, 2021 State of Play Jun 18, 2021
    • Jun 14, 2021 A Dose Of Road Rage Exposes My Fault Lines Jun 14, 2021
    • Jun 8, 2021 The African Python Jun 8, 2021
  • May 2021
    • May 14, 2021 A Word Of Caution - For Myself May 14, 2021
    • May 10, 2021 Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 May 10, 2021
    • May 3, 2021 Time To Get Serious May 3, 2021
  • May 2020
    • May 28, 2020 Easing Covid 19 Restrictions - Responsible Activity May 28, 2020
    • May 24, 2020 World Mental Health Awareness Week - Sunday - Always Hope May 24, 2020
    • May 23, 2020 World Mental Health Awareness Week - Saturday - Real Self May 23, 2020
    • May 22, 2020 World Mental Health Awareness Week - Friday - Nurturing My Nature May 22, 2020
    • May 21, 2020 World Mental Health Awareness Week - Thursday - Recovery May 21, 2020
    • May 20, 2020 World Mental Health Awareness Week - Wednesday - Self-kindness May 20, 2020
    • May 19, 2020 World Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 - Tuesday - Kindness May 19, 2020
    • May 18, 2020 World Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 - Monday May 18, 2020
  • April 2020
    • Apr 23, 2020 Solo - Not What I Expected Apr 23, 2020
    • Apr 17, 2020 "Solo" Apr 17, 2020
  • March 2020
    • Mar 2, 2020 Endurance Mar 2, 2020
  • February 2020
    • Feb 19, 2020 Fate Feb 19, 2020
    • Feb 16, 2020 Compassion Feb 16, 2020
    • Feb 7, 2020 Decisions - always decisions! Feb 7, 2020
    • Feb 2, 2020 2020 - So Far Feb 2, 2020
  • August 2019
    • Aug 25, 2019 A Letter From Sahwira Aug 25, 2019
    • Aug 20, 2019 The Man Who Jumped From A Ferry - Epilogue Aug 20, 2019
    • Aug 18, 2019 The Man Who Jumped From A Ferry - Part 2 Aug 18, 2019
    • Aug 14, 2019 The Man Who Jumped From A Ferry - Part 1 Aug 14, 2019
  • May 2019
    • May 1, 2019 Authenticity May 1, 2019
  • March 2019
    • Mar 31, 2019 Resurgence Mar 31, 2019
  • January 2019
    • Jan 10, 2019 2019! Jan 10, 2019
  • October 2018
    • Oct 9, 2018 World Mental Health Day - A Sea Kayaking Parable. Oct 9, 2018
  • September 2018
    • Sep 16, 2018 Talking Suicide Sep 16, 2018
    • Sep 11, 2018 Adventure or Misadventure Sep 11, 2018
  • August 2018
    • Aug 10, 2018 Adventurer Aug 10, 2018
    • Aug 7, 2018 Finding Focus Aug 7, 2018
  • April 2018
    • Apr 26, 2018 Ground-rush Apr 26, 2018
    • Apr 23, 2018 Gratitude Apr 23, 2018
    • Apr 15, 2018 Grumpy Old Man Apr 15, 2018
    • Apr 7, 2018 The Three Peaks by Kayak Apr 7, 2018
  • January 2018
    • Jan 9, 2018 2018 Jan 9, 2018
  • December 2017
    • Dec 15, 2017 This Thing Called Depression Dec 15, 2017
    • Dec 11, 2017 Taking a Risk Dec 11, 2017
    • Dec 5, 2017 Tragedy in the Valley - A Mountain Rescue Story Dec 5, 2017
    • Dec 4, 2017 My On-line Drop-In Dec 4, 2017
  • July 2017
    • Jul 29, 2017 Cleaning Her Bottom! Jul 29, 2017
    • Jul 18, 2017 A Fresh Start Jul 18, 2017
  • May 2016
    • May 8, 2016 Digging Deep - A Sea Kayaking Parable May 8, 2016
    • May 3, 2016 "One Flew Over..." Life On a Psychiatric Ward May 3, 2016
  • April 2016
    • Apr 30, 2016 The Inner Storms Apr 30, 2016
  • February 2016
    • Feb 2, 2016 The Storms Feb 2, 2016
  • January 2016
    • Jan 26, 2016 The Beginning Jan 26, 2016

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