Scapa Tapestries

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.

Scapa Flow is a body of water in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Its sheltered waters have played an important role in travel, trade and conflict throughout the centuries. Vikings anchored their longships in Scapa Flow more than a thousand years ago. It was Great Britain's chief naval base during the First and Second World Wars, until the facility was closed in 1956.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, passing Scapa distillery as she reaches 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 still water in Kirkwall Marina becomes rippled as the Spirit Dancer is paddled past.

Rusty World War II ship in Scapa Flow, Orkney, Scotland

Cameraman up at the crow's nest of the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, ready to film the Spirit dancer canoe passing below. 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.

Crew members of the Spirit Dancer taking a rest break. 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 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.

The Spirit Dancer arrives back at Kirkwall harbour after an evening paddle taking out some local people. 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 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.

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 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 Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, which 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.

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.

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.

Sailing the Spirit Dancer from Scapa to Holm 11th July 2009. 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.

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.

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.