Starting at the small village of Broadford in Skye the trip would take us along the coast of Skye and circumnavigate Raasay.  After this if there is more time the coast south of Applecross and Plockton can be explored too. This is a combination of some of the best classic sea kayaking trips in the Scottish Isles and will leave a lasting memory. The coast around Plockton has many little islands and the train which is passing along that cost is rated as one of the most scenic train trips. However, you will hardly notice that there would be any transportation nearby at all.

Price £530
Ratio 1:6
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 6
Dates:
12 - 18 June 2010 Places available Book Now
18 - 24 September 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 Broadford in Skye, load the kayaks and start paddling, There are some tide races in the area and the first day sea kayaking will be according to them.  In the evening lad on a nice Island most likely Raasay and camp there. Cook dinner and after enjoying the Scottish wilderness have a kip.

Day 3-5

These days are according to weather conditions. However, the usual plan would be to paddle around Raasay, then kayak to Applecross and maybe have a bar meal and grab the possibility to have a quick shower at the camp site. Continue along the coast to Plockton.

Day 6

Make that a shorter day to wind down and get back to Broadford. Drive back to the B&B Inverness to be there for dinner

Day 7

Leaving Inverness.

• 2 full sets 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)
• 2 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
• 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 4 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.