Canoeing in Scotland

**Tony** · 14-01-2010, 11:22

INTRODUCTION:

The Bushcraft UK, Canoeing Scotland Expedition is a 7 day course led by uk guides/instructors. The course is a "no frills" low cost opportunity for members of the Bushcraft UK community to experience top of the range instruction in gorgeous Scotland.

During the course students will be expected to participate in routine tasks around the camp such as firewood collection, cooking and general camp duties.

The closing deadline for this Expedition is 10th May, we have to have it booked up by then or we will lose this opportunity.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course provider: Bushcraft Expeditions.
Maximum numbers: 14
Minimum age: 18 (17 if accompanied by an adult)
Date of Exped - 3rd - 9th October 2010
RV time TBA on the 3rd - Inverness airport
Drop off for travel home TBA on the 9th at Inverness airport
Accommodation: Attendees provide tents, sleeping bags etc.
Cost: £550

More information will be posted soon

As with all the Expeds and courses they're number dependent, if we get the numbers they go ahead, if we don't they'll get moved to another time slot.

This exped is fully inclusive: All canoe kit, meals, Instruction, local transfers etc (you provide your shelter and sleeping kit)

**Shewie** · 14-01-2010, 11:25

I'll be there boss

Spare seats in my car from Yorkshire but I only have a solo boat.

**Tony** · 14-01-2010, 11:29

I'm sure you can take your boat but everything will be provided.

**SimonM** · 14-01-2010, 11:33

Are we looking at weekends or mid week Tony?

If a weekend, I'm in!

Simon

**Tony** · 14-01-2010, 11:41

it will be a week long and we're looking at going from a Sunday to Sat

**scrogger** · 14-01-2010, 11:43

Tally ho chaps!! im in.

**gregorach** · 14-01-2010, 11:54

Sounds interesting...

**coln18** · 14-01-2010, 12:05

count me in Tony, sounds good to me..

Colin...

**peds8045** · 14-01-2010, 12:37

I would be up for this depending on what time of the year it is.

**EdS** · 14-01-2010, 14:30

sounds interesting

**Ahjno** · 14-01-2010, 16:39

I'm in Boss.

Depending on work (by then - as I hope to graduate from uni in August

) ... Was planning to go to Scotland anyway, maybe I can stretch my stay

Hmmm how's Scotland like in September / Oktober? ... Must start a thread about that someday

**Shewie** · 14-01-2010, 17:07

Originally Posted by Ahjno

Hmmm how's Scotland like in September / Oktober? ... Must start a thread about that someday

In a word .... changeable

Could be 20 degrees, t-shirt and shorts or it could be 5 degrees, thermals and full waterproofs.

**coln18** · 14-01-2010, 17:19

or if your hard as nails -40c and in your swim trunks....

aint the weather you should worry about, at that time of year, its good cause the dreaded midgies are on their way out.....

colin

**GlenM** · 15-01-2010, 00:13

That's a definate maybe from me!!

Glen

**Peterlee_Paddler** · 15-01-2010, 00:31

Very interested, dates depending.

**peds8045** · 15-01-2010, 07:33

Although i have canoed in the past, many years ago in Canada on a four day expedition, i have not done any since then (about 25 years).

So would i as a beginner be allowed to attend this or will it be for experienced paddlers only?

**Tony** · 15-01-2010, 11:42

Dates and costs have been added to the first post

**SimonM** · 15-01-2010, 11:50

I'm out I'm afraid - that's a school week

Simon

**Graham_S** · 15-01-2010, 13:05

Sounds interesting, I wonder if Katy will mind postponing our wedding by a couple of days?

Maybe not, I think I'll just let this one slip.

**Tony** · 15-01-2010, 13:49

Doh, mate...priorities....

**Graham_S** · 15-01-2010, 13:54

Mind you, if I go canoeing, I'll save a fortune, as I won't have to pay for a wedding....
Hmmm....

**Bushcraftsman** · 15-01-2010, 20:53

I'm VERY interested in this, im assuming no prior canoeing experience is required?

**Bushcraftsman** · 15-01-2010, 23:11

I dont mean this to sound rude in any way possible, my dads asked me to ask what the price includes? and im just saying...thats irrelevant! we're going!

Thanks

**GlenM** · 16-01-2010, 00:43

Would it be any cheaper if I brought my own canoe and equipment ?
Otherwise i dont think I can afford it.

Glen

**Tony** · 16-01-2010, 09:29

The idea is that it's straight forward for all concerned, if we start getting into selecting bits that we want or don't want to adjust the price it gets complicated and those running the course will never really know what they've going to end up with, they know their kit, that it's in good nick, and what they can expect from it and anyone using it.

**DavidJT** · 16-01-2010, 11:33

Also possibly interested, but don't have much paddling experience. Is that OK?

**Woody** · 16-01-2010, 15:18

No Experience required guys, for this or the Canada trip ... or for any of the trips now I think of it!!

Woody

**fred gordon** · 16-01-2010, 16:54

Can someone say where in Scotland the trip will b e going?

**GlenM** · 16-01-2010, 22:08

Completely understand the need to keep it as uncomplicated as possible.When I said I can't afford it I don't think its exspensive by any means, not when you compare it others it's just out of my budget.
I think I'll start saving for next year!!.......

Glen

**coln18** · 17-01-2010, 10:10

im going for a clean sweep of bushcraft expeds this year, im in for this one too, boy will i have to be nice to wifey now!

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