Scottish Canoe Symposium 28th-30th September

Well it's that time of year when we start the planning to this years Canoe Symposium. This year we are again back at Glenmore Lodge.

For more information please get in touch here with us or see the attached information.

Cheers

Dave R

Scottish Open Canoe Symposium 2012

www.canoesymposium.co.uk

28^th – 30^th September 2012

The Open Canoe Symposium is back in Scotland and at Glenmore Lodge in 2012.  This popular event brings together canoeists of all levels experience and abilities.  There is a collection of practical workshops run by experienced coaches who all give their time for free.  You get the chance to exchange experiences with other paddlers, you can try out new boats, purchase equipment from trade stands and generally have a fantastic time with other open boaters.

Accommodation will be available at Glenmore Lodge with camping or camper-vanning also available in the grounds. If you want to arrange your own accommodation you can come as a day delegate.

The following prices are inclusive of meals from Saturday morning to Sunday tea and cakes and therefore represent good value for money.

All rooms are on a shared basis.  Please advise Glenmore Lodge on booking if you want to share with a particular person.

South Wing Rooms ~ £160

North Wing Rooms ~ £150

Camping / camper - van ~ £130

Day delegate for both Saturday and Sunday (includes dinner on Sat) ~ £100

Day delegate for Saturday only (dinner is not included) ~ £45

Day delegate for Sunday only ~ £45

£5 early booking discount if booked before 1^st July 2012

Bar meals should be available on Saturday evening for day delegates wanting to eat at the Lodge

Equipment hire (paddles, cag, buoyancy aid, wetsuit, helmet) ~ £10

Boat Hire (limited availability) ~ £20

Any equipment hired is done so on the  basis that if you break it or lose it you pay for it.

A provisional programme should be available on www.glenmorelodge.org.uk and www.canoesymposium.co.uk  by the end of May, however in the past we have offered workshop sessions at beginner, intermediate and advanced level both on the river and on the loch.  There have also been additional workshops run alongside these that have included bushcraft skills, sailing, poling, rolling a canoe etc.

Stirling Canoes are supporting the Canoe Symposium and will have a symposium shop on site.  They will also have some demo boats available.

There will be a Friday evening talk presenter to be confirmed.

Saturday Evening programme to include an evening talk, video presentation of the day followed by music in the bar.

For further information please look on www.canoesymposium.co.uk and follow the links to Scotland and for the latest updates and booking  try www.glenmorelodge.org.uk or phone Glenmore Lodge on 01479 831417

2012 Events

Just dropping a note to let folks know about two events that I will be supporting next year in a coaching role ~

SCA Great Geln Paddlesfest
This is something that I have been involved with for a while and was privileged to be asked to be part of the safety advisor team for the trail. I will be running workshops over the two days as well as speaking in the evening. Look forward to seeing you there.

White Water Symposium
I have been asked to run some workshops over the weekend of this new symposium on the circuit. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Dave R

Up and coming courses

We have some availability on up and coming courses ~

If you are interested in any of these or others then please get in touch.

Nov                

30^th – 2^nd Dec  – 5* Kayak Training

Dec               

3^rd / 4^th  – 4* Canoe Training

13^th -  Moderate Water Canoe Assessment

10^th / 11^th – 4* Kayak Assessment

17^th / 18^th – Canoe Skills Weekend

Jan                

14^th – WW Kayak Skills Day

15^th – Sea kayak Skills Day

16^th – Coaching Young Paddlers Module

17^th – Coaching the Mind Module

18^th – Mentoring Module

21^st / 22^nd – 5* WW kayak Assessment

Feb                

2^nd / 3^rd – AWWS&R

4^th / 5^th – 5* Kayak Training

6^th – 12^th – Moderate Water Week – WWS&R (6^th / 7^th), 4* WW Kayak Training (8^th /9^th), 4* Canoe Training (11^th / 12^th)

14^th – 16^th – Sea Kayak Skill including 3* T&A

18^th / 19^th – 4* Canoe Assessment

20^th / 21^st – Moderate Water Canoe Training

23^rd – Moderate Water Canoe Assessment

27^th – 29^th – Moderate Water WW Kayak T&A

Mar               

8^th / 9^th – 5* Kayak Assessment

10^th / 11^th – Level 2 Support Day (10^th), Level 2 Assessment (11^th)

31^st / 1^st Apr – AWWS&R

Apr                

2^nd – 6^th – Great Glen Canoe Trail

Advanced Water Endorsements – Dates to be confirmed

Special prices may be available for “combined” courses, must be booked at the same time.

Other courses available by arrangement.

Cheers

Dave R

Boats for sale

We are having a sale on some of our stock boats at the moment ~

AXIOM 6.9	Saffron	£425
AXIOM 8.5	Blue/White	£595
GTS	Mango	£450
VARUN	LIME	£600
MOLAN	Jaffa/Yellow	£600
	Blue/White	£600
AMMO     S	Yellow/Jaffa	£650
M	Jaffa/Grey	£650
M	Blue/White	£650
L	Yellow/Jaffa	£650
L	Lime/Yellow	£650
Z-ONE  M (Rapid)	Blue/White	£425
INAZONE   242	Jaffa/Yellow	£425
232	Blue/White	£425
APPROACH  10	Red	£425
BLACKWATER  10.5	Red	£460
FUSION    Small	Yellow/Jaffa	£510
Standard	Yellow/Jaffa	£510
ACADIA	Blue/White	£425
SUNDANCE	Red	£360
DISCOVERY 119	Green	£550
	Red	£550
PROSPECTOR 16	Green	£680
RANGER  16	Green	£680
14	Green	£640
MR EXPLORER 14	Green	£640
CHARLES RIVER 163 RX	Red	£1050
MANITOU 14	Red	£680
EASKY 15   lv	Lava	£600
Easky 15	Emerald	£600
	Lava	£600
	Sunbeam	£600
EASKY 17	Emerald	£800
CHATAM  16	Yellow	£1000
SCORPIO   lv	Blue	£1100
SCORPIO	Sunbeam	£1100
	Blue	£1100
NALU  11	Orange	£425

If there is anything of interest please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Dave R