Orkney Tank Tops

The still water in Kirkwall Marina becomes rippled as the Spirit Dancer is paddled past.

Paddling past the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl in the Spirit Dancer canoe. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Norwegian Tall Ship Sorlandet departing Stromness during the Tall Ships Race, July 2011

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Low tide at Tankerness in Orkney http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk

The crew of the Spirit Dancer salute as they come into Kirkwall Marina, lit up by the evening sun. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A beautiful calm evening in Kirkwall, allowing the crew of Spirit Dancer to enjoy the reflections on the still water. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer crew being followed and photographed by the local 'paparazzi' who are working on an article for a new local magazine. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, passing under the stern of the tall ship Oosterschelde. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A kayaker paddles out to escort Spirit Dancer into the pier at St Mary's, Orkney. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer canoe saluting the tall ship Oosterschelde. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

2 kayakers paddling hard trying to overtake Spirit Dancer. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Chris Cooper, aventurer and photographer and skipper of the Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe. Photographed during Spirit Dancer's visit to Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Taken near The Brough of Deerness, Orkney. View my other designs and shops at https://www.podlify.com/shops/Bilcoslife/

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, out on a paddle in Kirkwall Bay. We spotted a tall ship, the Oosterschelde and decided to paddle over and welcome her in to Orkney. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of Spirit Dancer enjoying a calm evening paddle in Kirkwall Bay, Orkney. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer approaching Churchill Barrier No 1. and the Italian Chapel (built by Italian prisoners of war), Orkney. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, racing the tall ship Oosterschelde into Kirkwall harbour. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A photographer up in the crow's nest of a tall ship, preparing to photograph the crew of the Spirit Dancer canoe. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The tall ship Oosterschelde pulls ahead of the Spirit Dancer canoe, heading into Kirkwall harbour. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, on arrival at Scapa Bay at the end of her first journey in Orkney. She was paddled from Stromness through Scapa Flow to Scapa on Saturday 4th July 2009, as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A kayaker exploring a wreck in Inganess Bay, Orkney. http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk

Spirit Dancer's crew salute as they enter Kirkwall Harbour basin on a still evening. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer tied up alongside the Tall Ship Oosterscehlde in Kirkwall harbour. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Spirit Dancer returns to the city of Kirkwall at the end of a paddle; the spire of St Magnus Cathedral dominates the Kirkwall skyline. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, was visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer saluting the girls from Kirkwall City Pipe Band who piped them in on their arrival at Scapa Bay. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, was paddled from Stromness through Scapa Flow to Scapa on Saturday 4th July 2009, as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, saluting as they enter Kirkwall harbour. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer paddling towards me, showing the traditional designs on the paddles. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A local family enjoys a trip on the Spirit Dancer, Kirkwall, Orkney. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, being piped into Scapa by 2 members of the Kirkwall City Pipe Band at the end of her first journey in Orkney. She was paddled from Stromness through Scapa Flow to Scapa on Saturday 4th July 2009, as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, heading towards St Magnus Cathedral. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer passing below Hatston Pier, Kirkwall, Orkney. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A salute from the Spirit Dancer. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Chris Cooper, skipper of the Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, looks back towards the tall ship Oosterschelde. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer enjoying a rest on the calm water as the ferry goes by. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer salute the waiting sailors at the Holm Pier, as the sun comes out. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.