Introduction to Sea Kayaking

Meeting at Explore Highland Office at Clachnaharry Works Lock, we meet and discuss the day over a social cuppa. Once all welcomed and introduced, we spend half an hour looking over a sea kayak, paddles, and other paddling accessories.

After getting changed, the rest of the morning is spent on the Caledonian Canal, learning some basic kayaking skills.

Lunch half hour is based back at the office. Here hot & cold drinks are offered.

In the afternoon as a group, we decide on best location depending on tide times and wind direction and head off on a local kayaking adventure.

Back at the office just after 4.30pm we tidy up and recap the day’s learning.

We supply:

• a sea kayak
• a personal buoyancy aid (PFD), a spray deck and a kayak paddle
• full body wetsuit and wetsuit shoes
• a 10-litre dry bag for accessories for the afternoon adventure
• full day course with over 5 hours on the water coaching/guiding
• hot & cold drinks available at breaks and lunch
• transport to and from afternoon paddling location
• copies of photos taken by your guide during the course

What you need to bring: 

• swimwear (please arrive swimwear already on)
• wetsuit & shoes if you have your own
• waterproof trousers & jacket
• beanie/cap and shades if you wish
• towel & change of clothes
• old footwear/trainers that you don’t mind getting wet/splashed
• packed lunch & water bottle
• any medication you may require

Group Size: Max 4 (Bookings closes 48 hours before activity date. Should there not be sufficient numbers, you will be notified and issued a full refund)

Age: This course is suitable for adults only. Should you require to book for multiple spaces, please check spaces available when registering “Add More Attendee’s? Click to toggle, limit X)” lets you see remaining spaces.

Meeting Time: 9.00am. (Access from 8.50am)

Meet Location: Explore Highland Office, Clachnaharry Works Lock, Clachnaharry Road, Inverness. IV3 8RA. Google Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/JUoymHYiPcK2

Parking: Free parking available beside the office. Please see Office page for further details on directions & parking instructions.

Finish Time: Approx 5.00pm

Distance: N/A

Craft: Sea kayak

Personal Belongings: Camera’s, phones, car keys and other personal belongings are taken out onto the water at your own risk. If in doubt, please leave these items in your own car or office when out on the water

Terms & Conditions: Terms and conditions can be found online – www.explorehighland.com/terms-conditions/