What’s the wind speed and direction? This is the obsession of every sea kayak guide I know. When I first visited Tayvallich, in Argyll to check it out as a potential kayaking destination I was very pleasantly surprised as the area seemed to offer sheltered options no matter what the wind was doing. Tayvallich, pronounced “Tay-vee-al-ich”, is a small village… Read more →
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Firth of Clyde 4 day sea kayak expedition
4 day sea kayak expedition 20-23 August 2018 4 days sea kayak touring around the stunning islands of the Firth of Clyde Wild camping in beautiful coastal locations – see below for equipment and kit list Suitable for improver/intermediate kayakers with some kayaking experience, including paddling in winds up Beaufort Force 3 Open to all paddlers (over 18’s only) Price £280… Read more →
Moving Waters Weekender
Format: two day trips working in tides and tidal areas Skill level: intermediate skills – no previous experience needed of paddling in tidal waters and crossing eddy lines Paddlers are ideally self-sufficient in terms of kayaks and kit Coaching will look at reading the water, understanding tidal flow, crossing eddy lines, rescues, avoidance tactics Options for the two days include:… Read more →
Women’s Argyll sea kayaking weekend
Sea Kayaking coaching and guiding Three days sea kayaking coaching and guiding 7th-9th September 2019 Cost: £250 per person. (price excludes accommodation and food) Small groups supported by two female coaches Equipment included Suitable for: beginners to intermediate kayakers. Come and join us at Carry Farm on Argyll’s Secret Coast for a sea kayaking weekend. We’ll be a small group… Read more →