Intermediate Sea Kayaking Course
The Intermediate sea kayaking course is based at the summer Isles. This course is ideal for people who have been sea kayaking already and have had some exposure to 2 day trips but want to go a little beyond the usual and camp out and learn some more skills on the way. We also offer a 3 star assessment at the end of the course which is included in the price.
Price: £490
Ratio: 1:6
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 6
Dates:
17 - 22 May 2010 Places Available Book Now
19 - 24 July 2010 Places Available Book Now
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Itinerary
Day 1
Book into the B&B in Inverness enjoy the beautiful city. This is an ideal opportunity to meet other trip members. We will also meet you at the B&B, go through the required kit.
Day 2
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Day 6
Day 7
- 1 full set of clothing to wear while sea kayaking - base layer, fleece, trousers, normal over trousers (preferably synthetics or wool, no cotton as it cools the body when wet)
- 1 full set of clothing for the evenings (including waterproof jacket)
- 1 full sets of spare clothing for sea kayaking (preferably synthetics or wool)
- 1 pair of willies or old trainers for sea kayaking
- 1 pair of walking boots or good trainers for evenings
- 1 bottle of water (0.5 – 1 litre)
- Sun cream
- Hat or cap as sun protection
- Sun glasses
- 1 pair of gloves (even in summer)
- 1 Sleeping bag (2 season for June – August, 3 season for Spring and Autumn)
- Midge/mosquito hood
What we provide but you can bring your own:
- 1 sea kayak
- 1 touring paddle
- 1 spray deck
- 1 buoyancy aid
- 1 cagoule (per person)
- 1 touring paddle (per person)
- 1 buoyancy aid (per person)
- 1 spray deck (per person)
- Food for 3 meals per day
- 2 Dry bags (13 Litre Ortlieb) (per person)
- 1 Water container (usually 4 litre Ortlieb) (per person)
- Pots
- 1 Set of cutlery (per person)
- 1 Deep plate (per person)
- 1 Mug (per person)
- Stoves
- 2 Man tent
- 1 Sleeping mat (per person)
Skill Level
minimum of 4 one day sea kayaking trips in the past
