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Expedition:
Course
title |
Full
days |
Price
(£) |
Dates
and availability (L = limited places; F = fully booked) |
Canoe
Expedition Scotland |
5 |
£420
|
25th
– 29th Aug 2008. |
The Great
Glen - Coast to Coast Expedition
This
expedition, paddling from the west to the east coast of Scotland, uses short sections of the Caledonian Canal to link Lochs Lochy, Oich and
Ness. There is the option of
paddling a couple of rivers in place of the canal, where river levels are suitable. The
Great Glen is ever changing, so within this five day trip you may encounter mirror calm
water to big waves and some exciting sailing!
Itinerary
5 days paddling from Corpach to Inverness.
Accommodation
First night in bunkhouse, 4 nights camping by the lochside.
Canoeing Standard
This expedition is suitable for those with little canoeing experience as well as
experienced paddlers who prefer a guided trip. Please note that there will be some
portaging round the locks on canal sections.
Cost £420 per person.
Meeting Place
Smiddy Bunkhouse, Corpach.
Please email for prices. The price quoted will include all
equipment hire, all food and daily instruction. |
Open Canoeing
Course
title |
Full
days |
Price
(£) |
Dates
and availability (L = limited places; F = fully booked) |
Introduction
to Open Canoeing |
1 |
£55
|
4th,
8th May 2008.
8th,
22nd June 2008.
6th,
13th July 2008.
14th,
21st Sept 2008 |
| A
one day introduction to the canoe. You’ll learn foundation canoe handling skills as
part of a tandem crew along with the principles required to paddle safely as part of a
supervised group. Cost £55 per person |
Course
title |
Full
days |
Price
(£) |
Dates
and availability (L = limited places; F = fully booked) |
Introduction
to Open Canoeing |
2 |
£105
|
14th
– 15th June 2008.
27th
– 28th Sept 2008. |
| A two day
introduction to the open canoe. You’ll learn foundation canoe handling skills as part
of a tandem crew along with the principles required to paddle safely as part of a
supervised group. On the second day you’ll refine your skills during a journey on a
local river or lake. Cost £105 per person.
Location: Snowdonia
Area, North
Wales. |
Course
title |
Full
days |
Price
(£) |
Dates
and availability (L = limited places; F = fully booked) |
Canoe
Rescue Skills |
1 |
£55
|
3rd
May 2008. |
| This course aims to
develop your canoe paddling skills to enable you to handle rescues in windy conditions on
exposed water, large lakes. The course will examine boat outfitting, personal safety and
rescue techniques. Cost £55 per person.
Location: Snowdonia
Area, North
Wales. |
Course
title |
Full
days |
Price
(£) |
Dates
and availability (L = limited places; F = fully booked) |
Expedition
Skills for Open Boating |
2 |
£125
|
28th
– 29th June 2008. |
| This course aims to
develop your canoe paddling skills and expeditioning skills to enable plan and carry out
your own canoe expedition. The course will examine boat outfitting, equipment, personal
safety and paddling techniques, basic navigation & campcraft skills. This course will
involve an overnight bivi. Cost £125 per person.
Location: Lake District.(other UK locations
catered on request.) |
Qualification Courses
Course
title |
Full
days |
Price
(£) |
Dates
and availability (L = limited places; F = fully booked) |
BCU
Star Awards
(Training
or Assessment)
&
BCU
Canoe Safety Tests |
1
or 2 |
£55
|
Please
contact us for dates |
All British Canoe Union star awards and
safety tests can be catered for please contact us to discuss your requirements. These
courses run throughout the year.
Cost £55 per
person / per day.
Location: Locations
throughout the U.K |
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