The Discover Skye trip is a multi day trip at the Isle of Skye. Since the Isle of Skye is a large island you can always find some sheltered area even if the weather is kicking up some waves somewhere else. There are many beautiful areas around the island like Raasay, the Cuillins, the Trotternish peninsular at the north of Skye and Waternish with it's huge sea cliffs.

The sea kayaking trip would be over 5 days with wild camping along the way. Before getting to Skye you will spend a night at a nice breakfast in Inverness and head to the Island in the morning. After the trip with 4 wild camps it's back to Inverness to stay a last night at the B&B.

Price: £445
Ratio: 1:6
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 6
Dates:
26-30 July 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, load the kayaks and start paddling. This day will be just an easy paddle to get to know each other and to get used to the water. At early afternoon we set up a camp and get cooking.

Day 3-4

These days are according to weather conditions and the speed we can paddle in a group. We can stop any place we like for a wild camp and if the conditions allow a camp fire.

Day 5

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

Day 6

Laving 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

This is a moderate sea kayaking trip which includes some exposed coast line. It is advisable to have an experience of 8 days sea kayaking minimum. Being able to eskimo roll is not essential but knowledge in rescue techniques can help.