Sea Kayaking - Summer Courses 2012
All our trips are located within an hour of Edinburgh and we meet you at the start of the trip. We will give you full directions of how to get to the meeting point prior to the trip or can organise a pick up from within Edinburgh.
Dates have been included up until the end of June. If you require dates in the latter half of the season or if these dates do not suit your requirements, please contact us and we will look at other ways to accomodate you.
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| Learn the basic skills to get safely onto the water and enjoy the freedom of sea kayaking with a short journey. These evening sessions can be a one off taster to experience what sea kayaking is about or an ongoing development of your skills. The sessions are adapted to meet the needs of those on the course to ensure enjoyment, learning and safety of all. | ||
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Dates: Tuesday and Thursday Evenings
April :- 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th.
May:- 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 22nd, 24th, 29th.
June:- 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th. |
Cost per person: Under 16 years of age £25
People over 16 years of age £45 |
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| Half Day Guided Trips and Intoduction to Sea Kayaking |
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If you are looking for an alternative sightseeing experience, something different to do or are looking for a unique gift for a loved one, these are the trips for you. These half day trips teach you the basic skills to get safely onto the water and enjoy the freedom of sea kayaking with a short journey on the Firth of Forth. |
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Dates:
March:- 31st
April:- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th.
May:- 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 25th, 26th.
June:- 2nd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th. |
Cost per person:
Under 16 years of age £25
People over 16 years of age £45 |
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| Full Day Guided Trips and Intoduction to Sea Kayaking |
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For those who have the stamina, a bit of paddling experience or are just up for an adventure, come and enjoy a full day of sea kayaking. The course will be tailored to the participant needs and aspirations but over the day you will be given coaching in how to handle your sea kayak, building your confidence in paddle strokes and boat awareness. We will also enjoy a journey along the Forth's beautiful coastline and out to the islands enjoying a lunch stop on route. |
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April:- 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th.
May:- 13th, 21st, 27th, 28th.
June:- 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 24th, 25th. |
Cost perperson:
Under 16 years of age £50
People over 16 years of age £75
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| Intermediate Course & 3 Star Assessment |
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A two day training course covering all aspects of the BCU 3 Star Sea Kayaking Award.
We will develop your existing skills and also help you learn and improve new skills specific to 3 Star syllabus so that you have a good understanding of what is expected, either getting you prepeared for the three star assessment or to take away and practice the skills in your own time before moving on to assessment.
Previous experience: BCU 2 Star Award or ability to perform 2 Star skills with experience in sea kayaking and another paddle sport BCU 3 Star Sea Kayaking Assessment
If you are confident with all the elements of the three star sea award, this one day assessment is the perfect way to achieve your three star sea award.
Previous experience: BCU 2 Star Award or ability to perform 2 Star skills with experience in sea kayaking and another paddle sport.
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Dates:
May 30th, 31st (3* Skills Training)
Dates TBC |
Cost per person: £75 per day
You must be aged 16 or over for this course. |
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| Under 16 courses |
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Dates: April:-2nd, 3rd, 10th, 12th, 20th, 27th.
May:- 4th, 11th, 25th.
June:- 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th. |
Cost per person: £25 | |