A 24hr slow coastal adventure, for those too busy to see their next step

The Call

Sometimes we feel rudderless and scattered. We are so busy in the ‘doing’ we have forgotten where we are going and what we are doing it all for. We race from one thing to the next and yet we don't arrive; anywhere. We exhaust ourselves; our relationships suffer. We can, if we are not paying attention, grow ever more distant from who and what we love.

Rare, in our modern lives, are the moments of stillness, of wildness, of authentic connection. These moments are essential for us to listen to the deeper truth and wisdom that is waiting, patiently, for our attention.

The Adventure

The coastal waters of the North Norfolk coast and marshes are a hinterland, a beyond, not just of the physical world, but of the mind and soul. They are rich in life and mystery, fierce yet gentle, dynamic and constantly shifting and creating. They are a potent resource for those looking to leave old and unwanted ways behind, to recharge the spirit and to find clarity on what’s most important.

We will sail out of Wells-next-the-Sea on a beautiful and traditional whelk boat on the Summer Solstice! We will do some foraging, wild swimming, deep listening, meditating, chi gong, breathwork, solitude, hearty and healthy eating and conversation around the fire.

When night falls, there may be some poetry and storytelling. Some of us will sleep out on deck, whilst some of us will keep watch, listening to the lapping of the waves and the cry of the sea birds, hopefully under a starlit sky. At the mercy of the moon, we rise and fall with the tides. We return back to Wells, to civilisation, within approx 24hrs, depending on the wind.

Let’s embrace a way of being that values the beauty of taking it slow, the thrill of adventure, and the importance of preserving our planet and its stories for future generations. Prepare to have fun, to be inspired, enchanted, immersed, challenged and humbled.

What are you seeking now in your life? What could be seeking you?

Further Details

Date: 20-21st June 2024 (Summer Solstice)

Timings: Meet at 1530hrs 20th June | Return 1900hrs 21st June

Location: Wells-next-the-Sea

Food: We work with local food producers to provide some of the best of Norfolk’s sustainable food. We have a range of options to suit all needs.

Experience: No experience is required. This is a guided and facilitated experience. Be prepared to leave your phones behind. Pictures will be taken by guides.

Cost: £475

Your guides:

This is Henry: https://coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk/pages/about

This is Hamish: https://www.hamishmackaylewis.com

Please contact Hamish - hamish@hamishmackaylewis.com

Or Henry - henry@coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk

to find out more.

More logistical information and how to prepare yourself for this adventure will follow after booking.

‘This was a profound and beautiful experience. Sailing into the saltmarsh, one of Europe's most intimate wilderness ecosystems. Sailing, swimming, walking, thinking. Opening up to what is around us, between us, within us. Inspirational meditations and reflections led by Hamish. Wonderful meals created by Henry. Sleeping on deck, sunset, sunrise, tides, birdsong, and a very curious seal. Perfect. Let's do it again. Thank you.’ Peter Nowlan