Cape Adventure · Activity holidays
Programme
Sea kayaking, beginner/intermediate
Saturday
We will meet you at the Rhiconich Hotel at 3.00pm. Drive to our car park, unload your equipment into our vehicle, then a 10 minute walk on footpath to Cape Adventure. (Please note it is not possible to drive to our base.) Settle in, discuss the programme and meet our instructors for a cup of tea. Later an introductory walk to see the areas we will paddle during the week.
Sunday
Morning A skills session in Loch a' Chad-Fi.
Afternoon Paddle around sheltered Loch a' Chad-Fi, practicing skills and becoming familiar with the kayaks.
Evening An illustrated talk by Rebecca Ridgway about training, expedition planning and kayaking round Cape Horn.
Monday
Morning A skills session in Loch a' Chad-Fi, building on what you have learnt.
Afternoon Continue with skills, preparing for the following days sea safari.
Tuesday
A Sea Safari Setting off from Cape Adventure, journeying around the sheltered coastline of Loch Laxford, seeing a variety of bird and marine life along the way, as well as being part of the stunning remote scenery. Camp for the night on a remote beach.
Wednesday
Morning Pack up camp and kayaks, continue the sea safari around Loch Laxford. A breathtaking sea journey.
Afternoon Return to Cape Adventure with time to relax before dinner.
Thursday
A Sea Journey leaving Loch Laxford and venturing further to experience the sea swell. Navigate a passage through the islands and broken coastline off Ardmore point into Loch Dughaill. Return in the afternoon to celebrate the week with a Cape farewell dinner.
Friday
Depart after breakfast
N.B. The programme may vary due to weather conditions - we will substitute either walking, rock climbing or land yachting if weather not suitable for kayaking.