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| Date | Event | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| December-January | Kayak guiding in Antarctica | n/a | n/a |
| April-May 2025 | Bespoke / private coaching weekday | Check dates / request | Check dates / request |
| 3-4 May | Intermediate skills Boost | Spaces | Book now |
| 26-27 April | Club Volunteer Conference Glenmore Lodge | tbc | |
| 17-18 May | Scottish Women's Paddle Symposium Glenmore Lodge | See SWPS website | |
| 19-24 May | West Coast Scotland wild camping exped | Private Group | n/a |
| 30 May - 1st June | Womens Sea Kayak Festival Devon | Bookings open in December 2024 | Festival website |
| 21-22 June 2025 | Paddle Orkney symposium | Fully Booked | |
| 24-27 June 2025 | Orkney Explorer - guiding and coaching day trips | Spaces | Book now |
| 4-7 August 2025 | Intro to Sea kayak camping four days | Spaces | Book now |
| 6-7 September | Coastal Sea Kayak Award club coaching | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | Tidal Paddling | Details to follow | Register interest |
| October | Tidal Paddling | Details to follow | Register interest |
| October | Leadership Training | Details to follow | Register interest |
| November 2025 | Downtime/planning/personal paddling 😁 | n/a | n/a |
| 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. Beginners from mid-April. Throughout the year I also work for Glenmore Lodge offering Introductory courses.
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. 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.