Destination St Kilda
Philip Hastain shares with PBR readers the tale of a trip with family and friends to the remote and mystical islands of St Kilda… My wife and I developed an interest in RIBs just over two years ago when we
Galápagos Landing
… they move slowly and basically spend their days eating, sleeping, taking mud baths and having sex when the mood takes them. There is something prehistoric about these dragon-like creatures and they are fascinating to watch. The wildlife encounters were
This Boating Life – Tales of Tagomago
Franz steered towards this non-biodegradable testament to our modern lifestyle and worrying hazard to marine wildlife. He methodically pulled all the pollution aboard with his boathook, and I helped pack it away in a sack and a large plastic bucket.
SEABOB Wildlife Diving
The virtually noiseless engine doesn’t disturb the silence underwater or scare the wildlfe in any way. Diver and shark move with equal agility and elegance, blending into one spine-tingling and unique underwater universe. No longer merely observing from the outside,
Arctic Greenland Adventure
Operating in such a remote environment as Scoresby Sound presents some fairly unique challenges and rewards. The attractions of the region lie in the fantastic scenic beauty provided by the combination of fjords, mountains and ice [and] the wildlife. Arctic
Northern Lights
The memories will live forever, and I would gladly repeat it anytime. We had a few situations where the waves were breaking into the boat and it filled up with a lot of water. The more I replayed the situation
Voyage to the End of the World
The team worked together superbly and held their nerve as gradually, with each pounding, stomach-lurching wave, we fulfilled our dream and rounded the Horn. Our brave RIBs took a battering as the towering waves swallowed us up and spat us
West Coast Adventure
In the 12 miles we’d only seen four other walkers. Planning ahead of trips allows you to get the most out of your time away and can be part of the enjoyment. Quite simply, nothing beats good planning. I’ve found
Fjords, Mountains, Waterfalls, Orchards and a Glacier
Graeme and I both thoroughly enjoyed the trip, which at various times proved exciting, challenging, tiring, hard work and lots of fun. The preparation beforehand and our flexible approach helped us get the most out of our trip to this
