En-suite bedrooms from £60pn. Book your course and then call us to book your accommodation
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This 2 day course gives you the opportunity to try open canoeing for the first time and to learn about these versatile craft. We hope you’ll love open boating as much as we do.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
This course will give you a chance to paddle a canoe on lochs or gentle rivers. It’ll give you a solid foundation for your future canoeing adventures.
PRE-REQUISITES
No previous canoeing experience required.
Confidence in and around water is helpful.
IS IT FOR ME?
This course is for anyone who wants to experience canoeing for the first time. If you’re looking for two days to build your skills and confidence in open canoe, and a chance to experience Scotland from the water, then this is the course for you.
CONTENT
This two day course is a chance to try open canoeing for the first time. We hope you’ll love it as much as we do. On the first day we’ll sort out canoes and paddling gear before heading down to a local loch to work on the basic paddling skills that could set us up for a lifetime of canoeing adventures. We’ll most likely paddle tandem (two in a boat) with the option to go solo as your skills develop.
On the second day we’ll head out to another loch (Lochs Morlich, Insh, Ness, Laggan and Pityoulish are all easily accessible) or to a section of gently flowing river such as the Spey or Ness.
We hope you’ll finish the course inspired to get out onto your local waterways and enjoy life from the water.
Step 1
Book your course place online
Step 2
Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn
DATES & PRICES
| 2024 | ||||
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| COURSE DATE | COST (with accommodation) |
COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING |
| Date04/05/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | |
| Date01/06/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | |
| Date06/07/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | |
| Date31/08/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | |
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
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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
Bed in en suite room – available from 4pm on day before your course starts
All meals from breakfast on day 1 until packed lunch on day 2
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. We can provide all the specialist kit you’ll need to go open canoeing.
GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:
- Canoe
- Paddle
- Kneeling mat
- Buoyancy aid
- Helmet
- Cag
- Wetsuit
- Wetsuit boots
- Drybag
- Paddling Trousers
- Pogies/Paddling Gloves
YOU MAY WANT TO BRING:
- Off the water clothing
- Thermal top to wear under your wetsuit
- Spare jacket/fleece
- Flask/Water Bottle
- Blister kit/ small first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications
- Sun cream
- Sun hat & sunglasses
- Insect repellent
