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.

 

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

In the morning drive to Achiltibuie and check into the B&B there. Afterwards go through some skills which you want to learn and do T rescues and deep water rescues at the end.

If required we can go through some theory in the evening.

 

Day 3

Tidal planning and and weather in morning and the trip planning. This could be the plan for the expedition. In the afternoon some more skills and a short  sea kayaking trip.

 

Day 4

Prepare for the expedition in the morning, pack all gear and final planning for the sea kayaking expedition. After a quick lunch start heading out for a short-ish trip (no more than 20km). Set up camp in the evening on a remote island and cook dinner.

 

Day 5

If the weather allows paddle out to Priest Island and discover some more of these little islands on the way. There is usually much wildlife to be seen. This could be a longer day with up to 30km depending on how everyone feels and how the weather is like.

 

Day 6

Start heading back after breakfast to be ack at Achiltibuie early afternoon. Sort out all the kit and then have a bit of mapreading and navigation theory.

 

Day 7

After the Breakfast have do the 3 star assessment. If the condition allows it, it could also be with some surfing at a beach near Achiltibuie. Late afternoon pack all the gear and head back to Inverness to stay anothe day in a B&B

 

Skill Level

minimum of 4 one day sea kayaking trips in the past

Price includes

• Tent
• Sleeping mat
• dry bags
• stove and pots
• Food for 2 day expedition
• 2 nights in B&B
• 5 nights in a chalet

Kit list

• Warm clothing no cotton T-shirts or jeans
• Change of clothing for after the trip
• Big towel for changing
• Bottle of water
• Warm hat
• Preferably wellies or old trainers
• Sea kayak
• Touring paddle
• Buoyancy aid
• Cagoul

 Sea kayaks, paddles, sprey deck, buoyancy aid and cagoul can be hired for £20 or £35 per day depending on quality of the sea kayak.

Price £450
Ratio 1:6
Minimum 3
Dates: will post 2009 dates soon