Developing Desire for Adventure!
Thats what I do - I am available for bespoke coaching or guiding, mostly weekends (FRIDAYS NOW AVAILABLE!) and some weekdays during school holidays. The calendar section shows when I am busy. Please browse the rest of the site and most of your questions should be answered. Book early to avoid disappointment, thanks.
A taster of what we get up to
Check out this U-tube vid of a few of our more experienced sea kayak clients on the Outer Hebrides last Summer:
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A difficult rescue in Alaska last July:
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A funny clip of yours truly trying to climb in wellies from his sea kayak:
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The next Big 5 Kayak Challenges
Our recent paddle to and around Hoy and back was fantastic. See some pics (and vids soon) on the website:
We are due to paddle from Oban to the Giants Causeway in northern Ireland via the Corry, 2nd week of Sep so lets hope for at least calm weather!
As a core member of the Big 5 Kayak Challenge team I was in Canada/ Alaska last year.
For a few of what sort of wildlife encounters follow link to u-tube vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPfCFZP1kJk
This year we are championing the Marine Conservation Society - please take a look and get involved!
Sea Kayak gang trips
The next SK gang meet is the 10th Oct and will be suitable for intermediate paddlers.
New clients are welcome to join the team. These sessions are suitable for intermediate paddlers (with suitable clothing) looking to become more independent. Last trip to St Abbs head was only suitable for experienced paddlers due to the extreme winds but an eventful time was had and some rock climbing was undertaken!
"Saturday was a blast, great fun, enjoyed immensely, give yourself a pat on the back for managing to cater for the range of paddling abilities" - Brian.
Please see here for more info.
Active4seasons photos
Here is a link to my hosting point for pictures. Click on the client Album of the date of your adventure, best viewed using the slideshow button top right.
Click here
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5th UK Storm Gathering - Wild Northumberland 30th & 31st Oct 2010
I am pleased to announce that we are hosting the Storm gatherig this year on this fantastic coast. More info here
For Sale Section
We have a few 2nd hand boats for sale here.
Expedition Work
Developments for 2011 should mean the opportunity for interested parties to venture further afield - watch this space!!! After three successful expeds to the West coast of scotland last year we have a few more on the cards for 2010. Check out Scotland North and Skye to Ireland. We will also run bespoke trips given enough warning and have experience of much of the West coast of Scotland so If you want to do some expedition work feel free to contact me with your ideas - happy to put on trips on request.
Develop your skills
People learn in different ways and we cater for this by running bespoke courses that are tailored to the needs of the learner. Courses do not necessary stick to a pre-determined syllabus and this allows us to maximise the learning process. To be able to do this we keep ratios low.
Active4seasons have plenty of experience and knowledge of the local area and will therefore be able to provide you with a safe and suitable route/ location for you, whatever your level of experience.
When looking for coaching or hiring a guide it is essential that their level of qualifications and their experience is verified. It is also vital to check that they have a current public liability insurance certificate (normally up to £5 million).
You can rest assured that Active4seasons takes its responsibility for Health and Safety very seriously.
Looking for new or used Outdoor Equipment?
We have accounts with a few equipment providers. If you are a past or current client looking for anything from paddling wear to camping gear please get in touch and I can give you a quote.
There is a 2nd hand 'For Sale' section under 'What We Do' menu bar on the left. Three kayaks and two canoes for sale currently. If you have equip. for sale I am happy to put it on here for a small admin fee,
thanks.
Plastic Demo Boats now available
I now have the following plastic sea kayaks to try before you buy:
Prijon: Seayak, Odyssee and Excursian (doubles), P&H: Easky 15, Valley: Avocet, Aquanaut and a Nordkapp, Wilderness Systems Tempest 170.
These boats are all available for use on a trip with Active4seasons so if you are interested in trying one of these please get in touch.
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