En-suite bedrooms from £60pn. Book your course and then call us to book your accommodation
Find Out MoreIntermediate Sea Kayaking West Coast (2 Day)
Learn LEVEL | 2 day(s) | Ratio 1:6 | From £325.00
Overview
Based out of Inchree on the West Coast of Scotland, this is the perfect 2 days for sea kayakers who’d like to develop their skills in more challenging environments.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
Our base on the west coast gives us excellent access to tidal areas and a good chance of finding wind and swell.
We’ll focus on developing your skills to paddle in those conditions as well as covering kit, tidal planning, navigation and rescues.
We’ll meet up at 0900 on Saturday morning at Inchree Chalets.
PRE-REQUISITES
10 days sea paddling in a variety of locations, including some rougher open water in force 4 or 5 conditions.
Being able to roll is not essential on this course as long as you’re happy being rescued!
IS IT FOR ME?
This course is geared towards sea kayakers who want to start planning and paddling more committing journeys.
If you want a weekend focused on developing your sea kayaking skills and confidence in wind and tide then this is the course for you.
CONTENT
This non-residential course is based out of Inchree, south of Fort William. We’ll plan to meet up at 0900 outside Inchree cabins on the Saturday morning.
Our West Coast location puts us within easy striking distance of Falls of Lora, Creran Narrows, Lismore, and Arisaig.
Over the two paddling days we’ll look at personal paddling and rescues in lumpier waters. We’ll also spend some time on tidal planning, interpreting weather forecasts and navigation.
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 |
| Date15/06/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£325.00 | Places | |
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
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USEFUL INFORMATION
- Start Time:
- 09:00
- End Time:
- 17:00
- Meeting at:
- Inchree
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction for 2 days.
This course is non-residential. There’s a wide selection of accommodation available locally, including at Inchree chalets where the course will be based.
We recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover your accommodation costs in the unlikely event of the course being cancelled.
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. You’re very welcome to use your own paddling equipment and just pick and choose odd items from our store. Your instructor will want to make sure your personal equipment is appropriate for the paddling we’re planning to do.
FOR THIS NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSE PLEASE LET US KNOW WELL IN ADVANCE IF YOU’RE WANTING TO BORROW KIT
Here are the essentials; this is not an exhaustive list.
GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:
- Sea Kayak
- Paddle
- Helmet
- Buoyancy aid
- Spray deck
- Cags
- Wet suit
- Wet suit boots
- Drybags
- Paddling Trousers
- Pogies / paddling gloves
- Towline
- Split Paddles
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
- Off the water clothing
- On the water insulating layers
- Fleece/insulated jacket
- Hat & gloves
- Flask/Water Bottle
- Small first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medication
- Sun cream
- Sunhat, sunglasses
- Insect repellent
