Interested in Canoe Leader Training, Canoe Leader Consolidation, Log Book Days or just general experience on bigger rivers and lochs? ....... Then why not join us in Scotland for a week of paddling and trying out new things such as rafting and canoe sailing!?
The dates for this year's trip are Sunday 30th October - Friday 05th November 2021.
There are 6 places available on this week which includes coaching, instruction and training, canoes (if applicable), food and accomodation. Transport to the venue will be down to you! The course and accommodation will be based from Killin Log Cabins which you can view here: https://www.killinlogcabins.co.uk/
View a few pictures below from the March 2020 course ran before the Virus stopped everything!
Get in touch via the 'Contact Us' page for more information!!
Please Note - This is not a week for novice paddles. You should be at Canoe Leader standard or working towards the award to attend this week - We can arrange tailored trips to suit your requirements!
Below is an example of the type of equipment we would expect you to bring:
Scottish Canoe Experience – Kit List
Recommended Personal Equipment
· Holdall – Maximum airline weight 23 Kgs
· Waterproof Jacket
· Waterproof Trousers
· Down / Synthetic Jacket
· Fleece
· Spare Warm layers – Thermal clothing / Polartec / Primaloft etc
· Salopettes (Paramo are ideal for journeys with a warm layer underneath)
· Drysuit + Under Layers (Woolly Bear Suit!)
· Helmet
· Paddle(s)
· Buoyancy Aid
· Rescue Knife / Saw
· Boots/Shoes suitable for canoeing
· Warm Hat
· Sealskin / Windstopper Gloves
· Sunglasses
· Day Pack (Waterproof or Waterproof lined) 35 – 42 litre
· Stainless Steel / Thermos Flask – 1 litre
· Lunch box
· Head Torch plus spare batteries
· Blizzard bag / jacket and survival bag
· Personal First Aid Kit / Personal Medication
· Dry bags to keep everything….. dry!
· Wash kit and towels
· Mobile phone, charging equipment etc
· Comfortable clothing / footwear for use around the accommodation
Recommended Group Equipment
· Group Shelter (Large)
· Canoe Poles
· Throwlines / Swimlines
· Canoe Sails
· Various Carabiners / Spare Painters / Rope / Slings etc
· Canoe Repair Kit
· Maps and Compasses