Scottish Highlands Intermediate
Grade 2/3 Canoe Week
Collaborating
With:
Join Adam Robson and Matt Haydock for this week of exploration in the Scottish Highlands. A fantastic opportunity for the intermediate paddler to consolidate skills and enjoy the best that Scotland has to offer!
The Highlands has a whole host of rivers with countless high quality rapids that are perfect for the open canoe. The aim is to paddle a different section of river each day according to the group’s wants and needs.
Dependent on conditions we should get the opportunity to paddle some of the following rivers: Tay, Spey, Findhorn, Spean, Arkaig, Nevis, Royal Dee, Garry, Moriston
The emphasis for this week is on experience and guided days and whilst there certainly is no set syllabus during the week there may be the opportunity to work on the following:
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Consolidating Core Skills
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Equipment & Outfitting Choices
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Whitewater Skills for Grade II/III Rivers
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Making Tactical Choices
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Safe Group Paddling Strategies
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Traditional Canoe Skills (Poling, Tracking & Lining)
£499 per person
FAQs
Where do we meet?
To make the best use of water and weather conditions, the exact venue will be decided day to day, this is normally a dropped pin shared in a whatsapp group chat.
How long are the days?
This is a five-day course. We’ll normally meet at 9am and aim to be off the river before 4pm
What do you provide?
Five days of expert guiding and coaching tailored to the group and with emphasis on enjoyment. This course doesn’t include equipment but I may be able to help with certain items, feel free to ask and I’ll see what I can do.
What do I need to bring?
Open canoe with bouyancy & swimlines
Paddle & Spare
Bouyancy Aid & Helmet
Suitable Clothing
Packed Lunches
Personal Medication
Is this suitable for me?
This is aimed at paddlers with grade two experience looking to paddle new rivers, improve their skills & confidence and maybe try their hand at a little grade three. If you're not sure please do get in touch and we can chat, maybe there is another course that is more suitable to your needs
Where can I stay?
I recommend Newtonmore as a central point giving us good access to many locations both East and West. I normally put everyone in touch beforehand to give you the option to share lifts and book somewhere communal.