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Find Out MoreDiscover River Touring
Discover LEVEL | 5 day(s) | Ratio 1:6
Overview
This course offers you a chance to explore some of Scotland’s best gently flowing rivers, by canoe, kayak or sit on top.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
On this 5 day course we aim to equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan and paddle your own journeys on gently flowing rivers.
PRE-REQUISITES
3 – 5 days in a kayak / canoe / sit on top.
IS IT FOR ME?
This course is aimed at anybody who is keen to develop the skills to paddle on gently flowing rivers. To get the most out of this course then you’ll be water confident and have at least 3-5 days of paddling experience.
If you want a week with plenty of opportunity to learn to paddle a range of kayaks, canoes, sit on tops or SUPs and develop your skills and confidence out on the river, then this is the course for you.
CONTENT
This course gives you a chance to try paddlesport, exploring some gently flowing Scottish rivers from your choice of kayak, canoe or sit-on-top.
On day first day we’ll pick up a range of boats, paddles and paddling gear then head to a local loch to try them out. You might already have a favourite type of craft, in which case we can concentrate on developing your skills in that boat, or you might prefer to try a range of craft and see which one floats your boat!
For the rest of the week we’ll explore some beautiful Highland rivers, such as the Spey, Ness, Beauly or Findhorn.
The week is very much what you want it to be. We can simply paddle some superb journeys, enjoying being out on the river, or if you prefer we can develop your paddling, look at appropriate kit at techniques to prevent and deal with common problems and most important of all, look at how to choose the right section of river on the right day. We hope after this course you’ll feel confident to plan and paddle journeys on gently flowing rivers with family or friends.
Step 1
Book your course place online
Step 2
Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn
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USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Instruction
- Use of kit
- Packed lunch and afternoon tea and cake
- In-course transport
WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS
Accommodation in an en suite bedroom (available from 4pm on day before your course starts).
All meals from breakfast on the first day until packed lunch on the final day.
Use of the facilities at Glenmore Lodge.
NEED TO KNOW
ARRIVING AT GLENMORE LODGE
Your first inclusive meal is breakfast (7:45 -8:30am)
An evening meal is not provided on your arrival night, but bar meals are available in our Lochain bar 5pm to 9pm (5-7pm on Mondays and Tuesdays).
Packed lunches are collected at breakfast.
ON YOUR LAST DAY
Check out time is 10am on the final day of your booking, we have changing areas, showers and left luggage facilities on site
All courses will finish by 5pm
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment.
If you are thinking about buying equipment but are not too sure what to get we would advise you to come and try our equipment and make your decision after the course.
GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:
- Kayaks, Canoes and Sit on Tops
- Paddles
- Buoyancy aids
- Spraydeck
- Cag
- Wetsuit
- Wetsuit boots
- Drybags
- Paddling trousers
- Pogies/gloves
- Throwline
EQUIPMENT YOU MAY NEED WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
- Insulating base layers to wear under your paddling gear
- Hat & gloves
- Flask/water bottle
- Blister kit/ small first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications
- Sun cream***
- Sunhat and sunglasses
- Insect repellent***
Items marked *** may be available to purchase from stores
