paddlesports
learn to sea kayak on inland & sea lochs in coastal & marine locations
Snowgoose Mountain Centre provides a wide range of sea kayak taster sessions, paddling holidays & courses in coastal & marine environments. We also take part in day tours, overnight journeys & wilderness expeditions.
We cater from absolute beginners wanting a leisurely half or full day introduction to the sport to those requiring an in depth refresher before taking a qualification assessment.
Our Sea Kayaking basic skills sessions, courses & holidays are initially based the tidal head waters of Loch Linnhe which is on our doorstep - with a number of small islands in the loch to visit, take a paddle across the water to Ardgour or paddle down Loch Linnhe – ideal for families and half day sessions. The inland lochs Sheil, Oich, Leven & Loch Arkaig are also excellent locations for sea kayaks. Or we can quickly move west to the fabulous coastal area around Loch Moidart, Arisaig and Mallaig with iconic views out to the Small Isles & Skye; or venture further south to Ardgour and the waters beyond Corran Narrows to Lochleven.
These are also excellent locations to learn the skills of sea kayak journeying & expeditions – often with an over night wild camping stop. For those with a little more experience we regularly venture further a field to the tidal waters of Loch Moidart round into the Rough Bounds into Arisaig or further west to Loch Sunart. These are all excellent opportunities for day paddles within easy reach – as well as over night expeditions - the 70 mile long Caledonian Canal being one of the favourites which can be paddled by sea kayak or open canoe. Please also see further details on our 2 – 5 Day Tours & Expeditions
If your group of friends, college, university or club has some specific needs we are more than happy to custom tailor make courses to your requirements. Our half day or full day sessions are ideal for families or groups of friends wanting a holiday experience or short break. To this end we are able to offer excellent value Family or Group Day Tickets.
Our half or full introductory sessions, day tours, courses and expeditions are only led by local, friendly, professionally qualified and experienced instructors & guides.
Our Sessions & Courses include 1/2 day, full day, 2-5 day courses:
- Family & Friends 1/2 day & full day Taster Sessions
- Introduction to Paddlesports on flat water
- Introduction to Sea Kayaking Skills
- Improvers Sea Kayaking
- Intermediate Sea Kayaking
- Sea Kayaking Day Tours
- Moving Water for Sea Kayaking
- 1:1 or 1:2 fast track instruction or private guiding
- Sea Kayaking Journeying & Wilderness Expeditions
We Supply:
We will supply all the specialist equipment you will need to have fun whilst being safe and comfortable on the water. Sea Kayaks come complete with buoyancy aids, paddle, the necessary bouyancy; canoe cag, wet feet /socs, helmet, dry bags & bottle to keep your gear dry on a day paddle, any safety gear. Flasks if you do not have one.
You may like to hire:
probably nothing extra needed over and above this except perhaps a wet suit – plus the recommended personal clothing listed below. If you are going on an overnight journey or expedition you may need to hire some additional gear.
You should bring for Sea Kayaking:
Towel, Long sleeved light / medium weight fleece or rugby top to wear when canoeing, Extra spare fleece or warm top, Water proof trousers & jacket Change of under clothes or swimming costume, Light weight trousers or tracky bottoms (not jeans), A full change of warm clothes for when you have finished paddling, Warm hat, Old trainers if you have them, Plastic container for butties – but we have bottles. Flask – you can fill flasks here with us before leaving, Plastic or waterproof bag for your wet clothing, Sun block, Sun Hat, Sun Glasses! There will be extra requirements if you are going on an overnight tour or expedition with us.
Our Fleet of Sea Kayaks
Our fleet of sea kayaks includes:- 9 RTMs; 6 Badarcas, 1 Skerry. 1 Touring Double Kayak
