Scottish Rivers Canoe Tour (5 Day)
Learn LEVEL | 5 day(s) | Ratio 1:6
Overview
Develop your canoeing skills and confidence on grade 2 rivers whilst you tour some of Scotland’s classic rivers. This is geared towards the canoeist who’s starting to get to grips with white water paddling. We’ll develop your control in the canoe and increase your understanding of rivers, allowing to you put the canoe where you want it to be; anticipating rather than reacting to the rapids.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
On this five day course we aim to help you build your skills canoeing on grade 2 white water. We hope that by the end of the week you’ll feel confident to plan and paddle your own river trips.
PRE-REQUISITES
20 days open canoeing
5 days of grade 1-2 rivers
IS IT FOR ME?
If you’re looking to build your skills and confidence to paddle on grade 2 rivers, whilst enjoying Scotland’s classic rivers, then this 5 day course is the one for you. if you book accommodation with us, then you’ll stay in our cozy en-suite bedrooms and enjoy heart home cooked meals.
CONTENT
Develop your canoeing skills and confidence on grade 2 rivers whilst you tour some of Scotland’s classic rivers. You’ll build your repertoire of strokes; setting you up to really accelerate the canoe or to change direction without losing all your speed. Whether you’re a solo or a tandem paddler, over the course of the week you’ll increase your understanding of rivers, finding just the right speed and angle to allow the water to do the work for you.
You’ll usually be in a group of no more than six with one instructor. We’re likely to paddle several sections of the Spey, along with perhaps the Ness, Tay, Findhorn, Lochy or Oich.
On the river we’ll be able to spend time developing your personal paddling, along with poling and perhaps lining. We’ll pick up on the key safety and rescue skills that set us up to avoid problems, but also to deal with them if they do arise.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea and cake
In-course transport
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. You are welcome to use your own equipment and pick and choose odd items from the store. Your instructor will want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity.
GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:
- Canoe
- Paddle
- Kneeling mat
- Buoyancy aid
- Helmet
- Cag
- Wetsuit
- Wetsuit boots
- Drybag
- Paddling Trousers
- Pogies/Paddling Gloves
- Throwline
- Swim lines
YOU MAY WANT TO BRING:
- Thermal paddling layers
- Flask/Water Bottle
- Blister kit/small first aid kit
- Sun cream
- Sun hat & sunglasses
- Insect repellent
