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| Date | Event | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| December-January | Kayak guiding in Antarctica | n/a | n/a |
| Bespoke dates | Tiderace Demo Day | Please enquire | Details |
| Feb-March | Downtime/planning/personal paddling , sailing 😁 | n/a | n/a |
| Sunday 12th April | Tiderace sea kayaks demo day | Yes | Please Register |
| April 2026 | Sea Kayak Leader training & assessments | Check dates / request | |
| 6-7 June 2026 | Intro Sea Kayaking weekend with Glenmore Lodge | Visit the Glenmore Lodge website | Glenmore Lodge website |
| 22-23 August 2026 | Intro Sea Kayaking weekend with Glenmore Lodge | Visit the Glenmore Lodge website | Glenmore Lodge website |
| 23-30 May 2026 | Outer Hebrides guided trips, coaching and mini exped | Details to follow | Register interest |
| 24-16 July 2026 | Shetland Sea Kayak Symposium | Very popular! Full | Bookings done by the Shetland organisers |
| 28-31 July 2026 | Shetland Delights - guiding and coaching day trips | 4 days | Book now |
| Autumn 2026 tbc | Azores Symposium - guided trips and coaching | Availability | Book now |
| October | Tidal Paddling | Details to follow | Register interest |
| October | Leadership Training | Details to follow | Register interest |
| Date | Trip Details | Availability | How to book |
Spring – late March to mid-May
I offer coaching days and weekends around the coastlines accessible for a day from Edinburgh, including the Firth of Forth, Queensferry, Aberdour, North Berwick, St Abbs, the Farne Islands. Throughout the year I also work for Glenmore Lodge offering National Outdoor Centre.
Summer – June July August
With the longer days and better weather, I run multi-day guided trips and coaching weeks. I will explore the delights of Scotland’s west, east and north coasts and myriad of islands. I look for places to whet the appetite and fire your imagination. I also coach further afield at events, such as Paddle Orkney, and Women’s Sea kayak Festival in Devon, Wales.
Autumn – Sept to early November
Autumn is a time for consolidation and playing in the tide and surf. The coastal waters retain some heat until mid-December but low pressure systems and unpredictable weather is more likely. Dry suits become the norm to make paddling safer and more enjoyable.
November – I take a well earned break, do my taxes and have a rest!!
Winter – Dec-March – I’m heading to Antarctica and then back to enjoy winter mountains in Scotland.