10th-11th May 2014
CELTIC PADDLE FEST
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Welcome to the 2014 Celtic Paddle Fest The fes val is set to take place from the 10th-11th May 2014 in the spectacular se ng of Arisaig on the Road to the Isles. The Cel c Paddle Fest will cater for all abili es from those who have never been in a canoe or kayak before to those who wish to learn some new skills or try some new equipment such as sit-on-top kayaks! Staged in the Outdoor Capital of the UK the fes val base offers stunning views of the West Coast of Scotland and provides everyone with the opportunity to get out on the water. The fes val will involve 2 Sessions of Kayak and Canoe Ac vi es each day, with Half Day ac vi es coun ng as 1 session and Full Day ac vi es coun ng as 2 sessions. We will also have an Evening BBQ and some entertainment on the Saturday Evening. We have created a programme of ac vi es which we would like to run over the course of the weekend, however all ac vi es are subject to change depending on the weather and demand for each ac vity. Registra on will be held at 08.30 each morning where you will have the opportunity to sign up for the ac vi es you would like to a end. Morning sessions will begin at 09.30 and run through to 12.30, with a lunch break from 12.30 to 13.30, and A ernoon sessions running from 13.30 to 16.30. Full Day sessions will also begin at 09.30. All par cipants must be over the age of 16. Any child 16 or under may be able to a end by prior arrangement with the event organisers, please email info@cel cpaddlefest.co.uk.
For more informa on on all aspects of the fes val please visit the website, www.cel cpaddlefest.co.uk
Tickets 2 Sessions Saturday
£ 80
2 Sessions Sunday
£ 80
3 Sessions & Evening BBQ
£ 120
4 Sessions & Evening BBQ
£ 150
Triathlon
£ 35
Saturday Evening BBQ
£ 10
Visit www.cel cpaddlefest.co.uk to buy your ckets If you would prefer to book over the phone please call 01397 705765
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What do you need to bring with you? • • • • • • • • • • •
Swimming suit / thermal top Thermal outdoor style clothing (not co on) Waterproof trousers Wetsuit if you have one Change of warm clothing Warm woolly hat or sun hat/sun cream depending on the weather Gloves, cycling or thin gloves if your hands get cold Footwear that can get wet Packed Lunch Snacks Drinks (Hot Flask if its cold)
Saturday Morning Ac vity
Level
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Sea Kayaking Keep it in the box
All
Traigh or Arisaig Bay
A look at fundamentals that underpin all good paddling and how to apply them from beginner to expert.
Sea Kayaking Rockhopping
Intermediate
Off Traigh or Towards Mallaig
Playing with waves and close encounters with rockgardens.
Sea Kayaking Arisaig Skerries
Family Friendly Arisaig Skerries
The half day trip will be a fun based paddle out to the Arisaig skerries, get a chance to see the huge numbers of seals and stop off at an idyllic west coast beach for a leg stretch and snack.
Sit-on-top Kayak Morar Bay Surf Session
Beginner
Arisaig Skerries
Morar bay offers some great waves and a fantas c backdrop. This session will involve an introduc on to sit on top kayaking in the surf, great fun and definitely one to get wet on.
Sea Kayaking Adult Half Day Trip
Adults
Sound of Arisaig
Exploring the fascina ng coastline of the Sound of Arisaig, with Guiding and Coaching, seeking out Wildlife, Islands, Skerries and Remote Beaches. Digital photo record of your trip included.
Canoeing Intro to Canoeing
Beginner
Loch Morar
The perfect session if you want to learn more about canoeing or if you've never been canoeing before. Explore Loch Morar from the comfort of a two-man open Canadian canoe. If the wind is with us we'll also rig a sail to sail across the water.
Loch Morar
Ideal for those who have paddled tandem in a canoe before and would like to learn more about how to paddle solo. This is a fun session with short tasks being set to improve your skills.
Canoeing Intermediate Improving Solo Skills
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Triathlon
Saturday 10th May, 5pm.
The Silver Sands of Morar are a celebrated series of beau ful sandy beaches, which pepper the coastline from Arisaig to Morar. Located between Arisaig and Mallaig on the beau ful west coast the event hub is the perfect loca on to launch the opening leg of the Paddle Triathlon. The cycle will comprise a road bike friendly course and finally a stunning beach and trail run. For full details, event rules & safety and a link to the map of the event please visit the website. 1. PADDLE We have created three courses and the classes are: First for the Sea Kayaker will be 3km Second for the Open Canoe will be 2km Third for the Stand Up Paddle Board will be 1km. 2. BIKE We have created a fantas c course of 2 laps of approximately 12.5km which is suitable for road bikes, the route is a mix of A Class and B Class roads. We have outlined a hilly but fun route offering views of Skye, Eigg and Rum. 3. RUN At 6km you do not need to be a hero, however you will feel like one as you make your way along the rugged coastline and then onto the world famous Camusdarach Beach (Local Hero, you see what I did there?) before returning back to transi on. This is definitely one for the diary.
Saturday Afternoon Ac vity
Level
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Sea Kayaking Towing & Rescues
All
Traigh or Arisaig Bay
Different techniques, how and when to use them safely.
Sea Kayaking
All
Arisaig Skerries
Games and encounters with wildlife whilst learning to kayak.
Sea Kayaking Arisaig Skerries
Family Friendly Arisaig Skerries
The half day trip will be a fun based paddle out to the Arisaig skerries, get a chance to see the huge numbers of seals and stop off at an idyllic west coast beach for a leg stretch and snack.
Sit-on-top Kayak Morar Bay Surf Session
Beginner
Arisaig Skerries
Morar bay offers some great waves and a fantas c backdrop. This session will involve an introduc on to sit on top kayaking in the surf, great fun and definitely one to get wet on.
Sea Kayaking Adult Half Day Trip
Adults
Sounds of Arisaig Exploring the fascina ng coastline of the Sound of Arisaig, with Guiding and Coaching, seeking out Wildlife, Islands, Skerries and Remote Beaches. Digital photo record of your trip included
Canoe Orienteering
Beginner
Loch Morar
A chance to test your naviga on skills around the beau ful islands of Loch Morar. Fun for all the family with a guide nearby to keep you on course if needed.
Canoeing Towing, Rescues & Ra s
Intermediate
Loch Morar
Improve your canoeing skills and confidence levels with this workshop on towing, rescue skills and ra ing. Great for those who are thinking of taking others out on the water.
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Accommodation We have teamed up with a couple of local providers, however for a list of accommoda on in the area please visit www.outdoorcapital.co.uk/accommoda on. Silversands Caravan & Campsite is situated very close to the fes val base and are offering a fantas c deal for fes val goers at just £5 per person per night for tents, caravans and campervans. No advanced bookings. Arisaig Hotel have offered a 15% discount on all hotel accommoda on to those a ending the fes val . Simply quote “Cel c Paddle Fest” on booking, the offer is available from the 9th through to the 12th of May enquiries@arisaighotel.co.uk / +44 (0)1687 450210. Glenuig Inn, Sound of Arisaig, www.glenuig.com, 01687 470219 – B&B Accommoda on, Evening Meals, Bunkhouse & Drying Room.
Saturday Full Day Ac vity
Level
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Sea Kayaking Forage for Knowledge
All
Loch nan Ceall
A rare chance to paddle with marine biologist and author Ewan Gillespie. Learn more about the sea environment and the creatures that live in the dal zone.
Sea Kayaking Advanced Day Paddle
Advanced
Point of Sleat
A journey to Sleat Point or similar. Des na on weather dependant.
Sea Kayaking Arisaig Skerries Tour
Beginner
Arisaig Skerries
The day will involve a guided tour of the Arisaig skerries home to a huge variety of sea and wading birds, colonies of seals and a thriving o er popula on. This trip is aimed at the beginner kayaker looking for a mellow introduc on to the sport. Some skills will be taught along the way and we would expect to cover between 10-15km.
Open Canoe Loch
Beginner
Loch Morar
Paddle on the deepest freshwater Loch in the country and maybe discover Morag the monster. A day trip on Loch Morar offers plenty of sheltered paddling perfect for families and children. We will give you some top paddling ps and with large stable canoes you can stock up for the day and head off exploring many of the beau ful islands.
Sea Kayaking Adult Day Trip
Adult (18+) Sound of Arisaig with 5 or more days experience
Exploring the fascina ng coastline of the Sound of Arisaig, with Guiding and Coaching, seeking out Wildlife, Islands, Skerries and Remote Beaches. Digital photo record of your day included
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Sunday Full Day Ac vity
Level
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Sea Kayaking Day Trip
Beginner
Traigh to Arisaig
A trip to suit those that want to improve their ability and have fun along the way.
Sea Kayaking Beginner Arisaig Skerries Tour
Arisaig Skerries
The day will involve a guided tour of the Arisaig skerries home to a huge variety of sea and wading birds, colonies of seals and a thriving o er popula on. This trip is aimed at the beginner kayaker looking for a mellow introduc on to the sport. Some skills will be taught along the way and we would expect to cover between 10-15km.
Open Canoe Loch
Beginner
Loch Morar
Paddle on the deepest freshwater Loch in the country and maybe discover Morag the monster. A day trip on Loch Morar offers plenty of sheltered paddling perfect for families and children. We will give you some top paddling ps and with large stable canoes you can stock up for the day and head off exploring many of the beau ful islands.
Sea Kayaking Adult Day Trip
Adult (18+) Sound of with 5 or more Arisaig days experience
Exploring the fascina ng coastline of the Sound of Arisaig, with Guiding and Coaching, seeking out Wildlife, Islands, Skerries and Remote Beaches. Digital photo record of your day included
Sunday Morning Ac vity
Level
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Sea Kayaking Reading the Sea
All
Morar estuary How to cope with wind, waves and de.
Sea Kayaking Staying Safe
All
Traigh or Arisaig Bay
A look at paddling and the possible problems and difficul es that may occur and how to resolve them
Sea Kayaking Arisaig Skerries
Beginner
Arisaig Skerries
The half day trip will be a fun based paddle out to the Arisaig skerries, get a chance to see the huge numbers of seals and stop off at an idyllic west coast beach for a leg stretch and snack.
Sit-on-top Kayak Beginner Morar Bay Surf Session
Morar Bay
Morar bay offers some great waves and a fantas c backdrop. This session will involve an introduc on to sit on top kayaking in the surf, great fun and definitely one to get wet on.
Sea Kayaking: Adult Half Day Trip
Adults
Sounds of Arisaig
Exploring the fascina ng coastline of the Sound of Arisaig, with Guiding and Coaching, seeking out Wildlife, Islands, Skerries and Remote Beaches. Digital photo record of your trip included
Canoeing: Introduc on to Canoeing
Beginner
Loch Morar
The perfect session if you want to learn more about canoeing or if you've never been canoeing before. Explore Loch Morar from the comfort of a two-man open Canadian canoe. If the wind is with us we'll also rig a sail to sail across the water.
Canoeing: Tradi onal Canoe Skills
Intermediate Silver Sands Or Improve your canoeing skills and confidence levels with this Loch Morar workshop on poling, lining, tracking and portaging. These skills o en get over looked but a great way to improve your ability in adverse condi ons.
Catering We will have catering on site during the fes val with a hot plate breakfast offering hot rolls, tea & coffee. Packed lunches can be pre-ordered each morning with filled rolls, chocolate bar, crisps and a drink. We will also enjoy a BBQ dinner on the Saturday evening.
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Sunday Afternoon Ac vity
Level
Loca on
Descrip on
Sea Kayaking Rockhopping
All, a li le Traigh towards Another look at close encounters aimed par cularly at those that experience is Mallaig have done sessions Keep it in the Box, Towing & Rescues and Staying an Safe. advantage
Lifeboat Exercise All
Arisaig
Interact with our boys from the MCA. We can all learn a lot from this.
Sea Kayaking Arisaig Skerries
Arisaig Skerries
The half day trip will be a fun based paddle out to the Arisaig skerries, get a chance to see the huge numbers of seals and stop off at an idyllic west coast beach for a leg stretch and snack.
Morar Bay
Morar bay offers some great waves and a fantas c backdrop. This session will involve an introduc on to sit on top kayaking in the surf, great fun and definitely one to get wet on.
Sea Kayaking Adult Half Day Trip
Adults (18+) Sounds of with 1-4 days Arisaig experience
Exploring the fascina ng coastline of the Sound of Arisaig, with Guiding and Coaching, seeking out Wildlife, Islands, Skerries and Remote Beaches. Digital photo record of your trip included
Canoeing: Introduc on to Canoeing
Beginner
Loch Morar
The perfect session if you want to learn more about canoeing or if you've never been canoeing before. Explore Loch Morar from the comfort of a two-man open Canadian canoe. If the wind is with us we'll also rig a sail to sail across the water.
Canoeing: Canoe Fun in Moving Water
Intermediate Silver Sands
Take your canoeing to the next level and join us for a paddle on a river or in waves.
Family Friendly
Sit-on-top Kayak Beginner Morar Bay Surf Session
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