Atlantic Islands coaching residential, Scotland Mon 10th - Thurs 13th April 2023
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Paddling in wind and tidal areas including breaking into and out of the flow, rescues, trip planning, journeying.
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4 days of supported paddling - coaching and guiding
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Small ratio Max 1:4
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Locations: Isle of Seil near Oban
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Shared accommodation - comfortable, cosy, self-catering, wood burning stove
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Kayak and equipment hire is available
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£500 per person
Further Information
Four days residential course dedicated to developing your sea kayak skills amongst wonderful west coast sea scapes and islands. This course is run and coached by Anita Daimond from Sea Môr Kayaking but orgainsed by Alice McInnes (Sea Kayak Alice).
Suitable for: paddlers looking to develop skills in tidal waters - 3knots+ and stronger winds. You will have experience and skills on flat water and lighter winds and are looking to develop and consolidate skills and confidence in bigger waves and stronger winds.
The waters around Oban, the islands of Kerrera, Seil, Luing and surrounding areas offer some of the best sea kayaking that Scotland has to offer. Seil, Easdale, Luing, Scarba, Shuna and the Garvellachs as well as numerous smaller islands all vary in geology and geography. This location offers the sea kayaker areas of tide and moving water, and with careful planning can be avoided or used to our advantage.
Booking Information
This trip is organised by Alice McInnes (Sea Kayak Alice) an experienced coach and guide from Edinburgh, who runs kayak trips and coaching in Scotland. Please follow this link to book:
https://eola.co/w/1389/activities/west-coast-scotland-skills-week
Paddling plans will be made daily depending on weather and tides. Over the course, we aim to cover:
Paddling in wind and tidal areas including breaking into and out of the flow, rescues, trip planning, journeying.
