Marathon kayaking challenge completed!
THREE intrepid Scottish Woodlands staff have completed a mammoth kayaking challenge to raise thousands of pounds for cancer care.
David Robertson, Jamie Reith and Andy Maclachlan paddled 92km (57 miles) along the Great Glen Canoe Trail in just two and a half days - a challenge normally expected to take up to 5 days.
The trail connects the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea via the Caledonian Canal, with open water sections including Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness.
David Robertson, Director of Investment and Business Development at Scottish Woodlands, said: "It's been tough, but hugely rewarding and a lot of fun along the way - and to raise such a large sum for Marie Curie Cancer Care makes it all worthwhile."
The three colleagues, all part of the company's Business Development team, came up with the idea during a regular team meeting.
"It all sounds great when you say it out loud in a meeting, but when you're lugging your kayak around a lock, or paddling against a stiff wind in the rain, it's a very different experience!" said Mr Robertson. "But seeing the sponsor money keep coming in was great motivation, so thanks so much for everyone's support."
"We were pretty lucky in general with the weather, apart from a tough stretch on day 2 when the wind was against us. And as team-building experiences go, it's hard to beat, and we're quite sad to be back on dry land."
Ian Robinson, Managing Director of Scottish Woodlands, said: "We're very proud of Dave, Jamie and Andy; it's a brilliant effort and all I can say is 'Much rather them than me!'"
"We don't expect everyone to do something so extreme, but we're encouraging all our staff to do their bit for Marie Curie this year as it's a brilliant charity that touches so many people."
