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Sea Kayaking in Scotland, Canada, Croatia, Arctic Norway

Introduction to Coastal Sea Kayaking - 3 days

from £240

3 Day Version - Usually on a Saturday to Monday. We'll cover all the basics on the first day to get you ready for a trip. We'll aim to equip you with expedition knowledge and safety before heading out into the wilderness on on Sunday where you can take in some local Islands on the way and stopping for lunch at one of the many beautiful and hidden beaches and finally heading back to Applecross bay on the Monday after your overnight camp in the beautiful wilds of the highlands.

Course Only

£240

All instruction, guiding kit & course delivery. You pay for your own accommodation & self cater. Expedition evening meal and breakfast provided.

Stay at the Applecross Campsite in cosy winter Wishbone Cabins or camp.

Full Board

£360 2 nights guest house, 1 on camp

Accommodation, all meals at guest house & on overnight camps.
Full Board inclusive of arrival night

Full Board inclusive of arrival & departure nights, Coal Mhor Guest House, Camusteel

Testimonials

Thanks for a great break, looking forward to doing more kayaking! - K Dawson

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Overnight expedition at Coral Beach

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Heading home after an overnight camp

Otter spotting at the Crowlin Islands Intro to Sea Kayaking Weekend

Otter spotting at the Crowlin Islands Intro to Sea Kayaking Weekend

Trip Description

Sea kayaking in Scotland - learning basic skills - taking in the raw and natural beauty of the Highlands!

This is the shortest overnight camp trip we do and is a great intro if you’re short of time. Our Inner Sound Kayak Expedition is simply an extended version of this trip and as such is still beginner orientated but with more time to train. Come and explore and immerse yourself in the wilds.

Spending the Sunday learning the basic skills of kayaking you will be able to get used to you boat, paddle and how to manouver yourself.

The morning of day two will be spent preparing for an overnight expedition focusing on planning, safety, weather and equipment needed before heading out in the afternoon to return on Monday. Enjoy fresh, local homecooked meals and escape into the wilds. Explore the beauty of the highlands and the hidden secrets of the sea. Visit the seal colonies and the remote islands before heading back to Applecross bay on Monday afternoon.

View a Typical Itinerary
 

Typical Itinerary

Day One - a relaxed morning learning the foundation skills of paddling. Learn to use your paddle and all the basic control techniques. In the afternoon we'll develop these skills to put you fully in control of your kayak ready for an overnight trip on Sunday.

Day Two - A short planning session in the morning will allow you an insight into how to plan a day expedition safely - weather, tides, charts & navigation, kit needs and general safety tips all feature. From late morning we'll pack the kayaks ready for an overnight camp and get out into the wilds, visit coral beaches, see some seals and enjoy the beauty of the highlands.

Day Three - a relaxed day exploring the South Inner Sound, Crowlin Islands and local area prior to returning to Applecross Bay having completed your first expedition.

Please note: the above itinerary is a guide only as actual plans will be flexible to suit group & prevailing weather.

Instructor Ratio

1:6