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A Weekends Introduction to Sea Kayaking

Brief -This weekend holiday will give you the opportunity to learn all the basics about sea kayaking in the stunning location that is the North West Highlands of Scotland. We will provide you with all the kayaking equipment you will need for the weekend all you will need to bring is yourself and a sense of humour. We will spend the Saturday and Sunday exploring hidden coves and sheltered beaches whilst learning all the important aspects of sea kayaking.  We will teach you how to control your kayak, how to look after each other on trips and also look at what kit should be carried. The whole weekend will be led by our fully qualified sea kayaking instructors who know this area like the back of their hands ensuring stunning locations to learn in whilst having the best chance to see as much wildlife as possible.

Dates by arrangement

Pre-requisites

Sound level of fitness and sense of adventure

Ratio - 1:6

Cost

2-3 people - £195pp
4-6 people - £155pp

3 Star Training and Assessment White Water

 
Brief - This course is designed to take the kayaker from a beginner paddler to an intermediate and confident river paddler. The course is over three days with two days coaching and one final day assessment. Coaching and assessment will include amongst others, the development and consolidation of your paddling skills on water up to grade two, rescues, support strokes and rolling.
 
Dates by arrangement

Pre-requisites
  • Two star kayak award or previously logged and referenced sea kayaking experience
Ratio – 1:6
Cost

2-3 people - £305pp
4-6 people - £205pp

3 Star training and Assessment Sea
 
Brief - This course is designed to take the kayaker from a beginner paddler to an intermediate and confident paddler on the sea. The course is over three days, with two days coaching and one final day assessment. Coaching and assessment will include among others the ability to forward paddle, support strokes, moving sideways, rolling and rescues. Equipment can be provided however paddlers are encouraged to bring their own.
 
Dates by arrangement
 
Pre-requisites
  • Two star kayak award or previously logged and referenced sea kayaking experience
Ratio – 1:6
Cost

2-3 people - £305pp
4-6 people - £205pp

 
What’s included in the cost of our courses
  • Use of technical equipment such kayaks, paddle and clothing
  • Transport throughout the course.
 
Special Offers
  • Recommend a friend and get 10% off your total booking.

How to Book or Make Enquiries

  • activities@thetorridon.com
  • 01445 700300
 
Can’t find what you are looking for?

Can’t make the dates of our courses or you fancy doing something different then please feel free to drop us a line or give us a call and we will happily organise a tailored made course to suit your needs.
 

 

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