Magnificent mountains, wildlife and a temperamental weather, what else are you looking for in sea kayaking? Skye has much to offer and due to its size and location it doesn’t matter where the wind is coming from, there is always an area where you can enjoy a good paddle. Just as an example you could paddle from Elgol to Camasunary and Loch Coruisk, camp on Soay. On the second day explore the Skye coast line south of the magnificent Black Cuillins. After a circumnavigation of Soay paddle back to Elgol. On this kind of trip it is guaranteed to see many seals and other sea wildlife.

Price: £275
Ratio: 1:6
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 6
Dates:
23 - 26 May 2010 Places Available Book Now
6 - 10 June 2010 Places Available Book Now
23 - 26 August 2010 Places Available Book Now
8 - 11 October 2010 Places Available Book Now

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 and start packing so that we can have an early start in the morning with as little faffing.

Day 2

Drive to Skye (exact location depends on the weather), load the kayaks and paddle between 15 and 20km somewhere along the Skye coast. There is much to discover and any area in Skye will be remembered. Find a remote place or an island to wild camp, pitch the tents and cook dinner.

Day 3

After an early-ish breakfast paddle for another 15-20km and finish off sometime between 4:00pm and 5:00pm. Drive back to Inverness to stay for another night at the B&B.

Day 4

Leaving Inverness.

• 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 set 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
• 1 touring paddle
• 1 buoyancy aid
• 1 spray deck
• Food for 3 meals per day
• 2 Dry bags (13 Litre Ortlieb)
• 1 Water container (usually 4 litre Ortlieb)
• Pots
• 1 Set of cutlery
• 1 Deep plate
• 1 Mug
• Stoves
• 2 Man tent
• 1 Sleeping mat

Skill Level

Minimum of 2 one day sea kayaking trips in the past. The ability to roll a kayak is not required, but an awareness of rescue techniques can be an advantage.