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CANOE TRIPS AND COURSES

OPEN WATER TACTICS CANOE

Location

East & West Highlands

Grade

Moderate - 5

Duration

2 days

Participants

Min: 3 Max: 6

Trip rating

average rating is 3 out of 5

It can literally change in minutes, that's why having the knowledge and skills to be able to be proactive out on the open water can save a lot of time and energy not to mention keeping safe! We will look at how to recognise changes in conditions, how to deal and manage our technique’s and decision making accordingly.

Highlights for open water tactics canoe

  • Learn how to move around open water in your open canoe, using the conditions to your advantage

  • Recap core strokes, learning when and why they can help us

  • How to set up a sail, either downwind or across the wind with a solo sail

What's Included?

Highly experienced & qualified coach

Buoyancy aids

Boat

Helmets

Group shelter

First Aid kit

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What's not Included?

✗  Course Insurance

✗  Personal Expenses

What do I need to bring?
  • Waterproofs, top and bottoms

  • Water bottle or flask

  • Spare shoes to get wet

  • Spare set of clothes and towel

  • Lunch

  • Personal medications

What else can we provide?
  • Pick up & drop-offs

  • Accommodation 

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We offer private guiding and instruction on all of our courses. You can either book here or if it's for an expedition then please contact us for a quote.

Our passion is delivering a world class experience, we are here to help you explore beyond the guidebooks whilst achieving your goals and ambitions.

If you have any questions, get in touch with the team and we'll be happy to help.

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Due to the variety of weather conditions encountered in Scotland this course is run with a conditions based approach, meaning that your instructor/guide will use the best of conditions to maximise safety, your learning and overall experience throughout your trip. Below is a sample itinerary.

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The team here at SRW can tailor a trip to suit your time and budget for as little as £300pd for private tuition/guiding, this includes all technical equipment. If your part of a group we can chat through options & prices. We're here to help you book the trip of a lifetime! Drop us an email or call us

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