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If you’d like to spend a week kayaking some classic grade 2/3 sections of West Coast rivers and you’re keen to develop your paddling, then this non-residential course is the one for you. Meet in Fort William, at JJ’s Cafe at 1000 on Monday.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
During this 5 day course, we’ll aim to paddle a range of grade 2/3 rivers on the West Coast of Scotland. We’ll make time to look at safe river running strategies, white water safety and rescue as well as developing your personal paddling on intermediate white water.
PRE-REQUISITES
At least 10 days paddling on grade 2/3 water.
A white water roll would be a bonus but is not essential for this course.
IS IT FOR ME?
This course is geared for the paddler who is starting to get to grips with white water. If you are comfortable on grade 2 rivers, have some experience of grade 3 and want to experience the rivers of the West Coast of Scotland this is the course for you.
CONTENT
The West Coast of Scotland offers some of the best white water paddling in the UK. On this non-residential course we’ll seek out lots of grade 3. That could include sections of the Roy, Spean, Awe, Orchy, Garry or a skills session on the Kinlochleven playhole.
Whilst paddling as many rivers as possible, we’ll spend some time working on your personal paddling, strategies for safe river running and rescues. We hope that you’ll leave the course feeling confident to safely paddle a similar grade of river with friends.
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 |
| Date11/11/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£580.00 | 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:
- 10:00
- End Time:
- 17:00
- Meeting at:
- JJ's Cafe, Sheraton Retail Park, B8006, Fort William PH33 7NU
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
This course is non residential and your instructor will meet you at JJ’s Cafe, Sheraton Retail Park, Fort William, PH33 7NU at 1000 on Monday morning.
There’s a wide range of accommodation available in the Fort William area. We recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover your accommodation costs in the unlikely event of this course being cancelled.
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. You’re 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:
- White Water Kayak
- Paddle
- Buoyancy aid
- Helmet
- Spraydeck
- Cag
- Wetsuit
- Wetsuit boots
- Small drybags
- Paddling Trousers
- Pogies/Paddling Gloves
- Throwline
- Karabiner
- Tape
Listed here are the essentials; this is not an exhaustive list.
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
- Off the water clothing
- Thermal layers for paddling
- Fleece/insulated jacket
- Blister kit/small first aid kit
- Sun cream
- Sun hat/sunglasses
IF YOU DO WANT TO BORROW EQUIPMENT, PLEASE LET US KNOW WELL BEFORE THE START OF THE COURSE
