SKE19 - Sea Kayak Wild Camp Long Weekend - Cuan & Garvellachs - 16-19 August 2019
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Organiser & Contact for further details:
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Paul Fidler
39 Flora Avenue, Darlington County Durham DL3 8PF |
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07525 156534
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A real classic area with so much on offer, and usually some places to paddle with shelter if the weather is unkind. Ideally the trip involves an anticlockwise circumnavigation of the Garvellachs, Scarba, Lunga, Luing, Shuna and a return by way Torsa and Cuan Sound. The tidal streams in this area are notorious, including Grey Dogs, Corryvrechan and Cuan Sound so careful tidal planning is essential. We'll set off from the harbour at Ellenabeich early mid morning on the 16th. Ideally weather permitting we will make the crossing to Belnahua for lunch, and then across to Dun Chonnuil and Garbh Eileach and down the chain of the Garvellachs to Eileach an Naoimh (Island of the Saints) where we plan to wild camp. This is the site of the oldest ecclesiastical buildings in Britain, an ancient monastery founded by St Brendan in 542 AD, but deserted after it was destroyed by Vikings in the early 10th century. The next morning we will either go south to the north-west shore of Jura to explore the caves and raised beaches towards the bothy at Glengarrisdale as a destination for the second night, or East across to Lunga to either camp there close to the lagoon or to Grey Dogs, or further east again on the southern tip of Luing or on Rubha Aird Luing if there are too many cattle around! The following day we will track north, probably up Shuna Sound, and have a final nights wild camp somewhere close to Cuan Ferry or on the north end of Luing. The final day we will return to Easedale, and depending on timing have an opportunity to explore Insh or even circumnavigate Seil!
We will convene each morning to explain & plan the day, due to tidal planning we may need early starts or late finishes, but we will aim for the trip to be well within participant's physical capacity! Trip plans will depend on the weather conditions, tides and the capabilities of the group(s). We may divide up if it makes sense to do so.
This trip is not a coaching course but you will be safely guided by experienced and qualified sea kayak leaders. Our main objectives of the trip are to bring like minded sea paddlers together, share experiences and make the contacts necessary for further trips in this area.
We will aim to finish by 16h00 on Monday to give people time to get home.
We will convene each morning to explain & plan the day, due to tidal planning we may need early starts or late finishes, but we will aim for the trip to be well within participant's physical capacity! Trip plans will depend on the weather conditions, tides and the capabilities of the group(s). We may divide up if it makes sense to do so.
This trip is not a coaching course but you will be safely guided by experienced and qualified sea kayak leaders. Our main objectives of the trip are to bring like minded sea paddlers together, share experiences and make the contacts necessary for further trips in this area.
We will aim to finish by 16h00 on Monday to give people time to get home.
This event is open to Cumbrian paddlers – or friends of – with an interest in sea kayaking who would like to extend and develop their skills and experience. This event is suitable for paddlers with some sea kayaking experience in exposed conditions who are looking to improve their independence to plan and execute coastal trips. Talk to the organiser if you need to confirm whether your experience and capabilities are sufficient. Maximum 8 participants.
Using a specific sea kayak is very important, so if you do not have one please borrow or hire one from a club or commercially. Cumbria Canoeists have three sea kayaks that are available for a small donation. Personal paddling equipment, adequate gear, a change of clothes, food and drink for each day’s paddle are essential - Paddler Kit lists are available here.
Responsibility for camping and cooking each day will be left with the participants, but do not hesitate to ask for any further guidance.
Before you can book on any Cumbria Canoeist's event you must have completed a one time Paddler Registration.
Responsibility for camping and cooking each day will be left with the participants, but do not hesitate to ask for any further guidance.
Before you can book on any Cumbria Canoeist's event you must have completed a one time Paddler Registration.
Cost: £65 £60 BC members payable by BACS to “Cumbria Canoeists” Sort Code 01-08-93 A/C# 14482177. Please add your surname and the event reference as the BACS payment reference to make sure we can track payments.
If you are not a member of British Canoeing, we have to arrange membership equivalent liability insurance cover for you for on the water session (applies to all participants and guides) thus the higher cost; Alternatively, we would encourage BC adult membership at £45 or £80 for a couple per annum.
Places are allocated on a "payment received" basis and the booking status is indicated at the top of the sea kayak event page.
If you are not a member of British Canoeing, we have to arrange membership equivalent liability insurance cover for you for on the water session (applies to all participants and guides) thus the higher cost; Alternatively, we would encourage BC adult membership at £45 or £80 for a couple per annum.
Places are allocated on a "payment received" basis and the booking status is indicated at the top of the sea kayak event page.