Field notes from a wilder Atlantic

Stories from beneath the surface, practical notes for your next swim, and close-up introductions to the creatures that call this coast home.

Fresh from the cove

What the Atlantic really feels like, what to bring, and how a guided first swim unfolds along Nova Scotia's granite coast.

Straightforward guides to tides, temperatures, and feeling comfortable in the Atlantic.

Small stories about the fish, seals, seaweeds, and other neighbours below the surface.

Notes on how the South Shore changes from the first spring swims to autumn's clear water.

Join Abby for a private guided swim through the kelp beds and sheltered water of Nova Scotia's South Shore.