Guided Sea Kayak Adventures in Scotland -

 

The Isle of Harris - camping, 

Tall Ship Adventure to the Oter Hebrides and ... maybe St Kilda! 

Now two Shetland Adventures. Our classic 

hostel-based and a Tall Ship!  

 

 Whether you're looking to escape to the coast, breathe in the fresh sea air, hear the cry of a seagull again and have an adventure.  You can relax with Coastal Spirit, a professional, highly experienced and passionate company.

 

Watch the short film below for a flavour and brief insight into our guided sea kayak adventures.

 

 

 

 

 

Shetland Adventure ~ Hostel Based.

 

 

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Our Adventure

 

This is your chance to experience sea kayaking along the coast and islands of Shetland.  A superb sea kayaking location with crystal clear waters, sea stacks, big clifts, huge caves, Geo's, gullies, arches and wildlife such as gannets, puffins, otters, dolphins, porpoises and.... if we're lucky, Orca and other whales too.  With its northern location, it's cooler, wild and very remote at times.  Being flatter than most West Coast islands means the midge population is smaller in number!!  

 

The sole use of a Hostel is included in the cost of the course.  The hostel offers good self-catering accommodation, with a big kitchen, lounge, dining room and a sunroom that works well as a drying room.

 

Join me, Roger Chandler, Zoe Robinson and Lori Nish in Shetland with Coastal Spirit classic adventure and a group ratio of 3:8.  Read more here...

 

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Harris Sea Kayak Exploration

 

 

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Our Adventure

 

The Isle of Harris and Lewis are part of the same Scottish island divided by mountains, with Harris being the Southern part. Harris and Lewis are the largest Scottish island, with a stunning coastline.

 

  • Supported by two experienced and highly qualified guides
  • Ratio: max 2:6

 

The Isle of Harris is an adventurous and memorable sea kayaking destination - with wild islands, white sand beaches, rugged headlands, sheltered bays, sea stacks, caves, eagles, otters and occasionally dolphins and whales. The islands are open to the full force of the Atlantic on their western side, with the east coast looking across the Minch. Two contrasting coastlines offer kayak journeying possibilities under most conditions. This trip provides moderate water paddlers with a great chance to explore the wilder, more exciting, exposed coastline. Read more here ...

 

 

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We will provide high-quality guidance and support during our adventure, a trade mark of Coastal Spirit and enable you to prepare for future independent sea kayaking expeditions in exciting locations.

 

 

 

  • Six nights aboard 'Lady of Avenel.'
  • Fully catered
  • Supported by three experienced and highly qualified guides
  • Ratio: max 3:10

 

Join me, Roger Chandler, Zoe Robinson and  Lori Nish for a week exploring the Outer Hebrides with the intention of sailing to St Kilda, the UK’s only dual UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

 

We will sail from Barra to St Kilda (weather allowing) and anchor in Village Bay.  With the support of the ship, we will explore the stunning islands by sea kayak.  Read more here ... 

 

 

 

 

Sea kayaking Around Wales by Di Lee

 

In 2011 Coastal Spirit decided to run 'One BIG Adventure' (1BA), a fast track and rapid development programme, with a one-month long paddle around Wales.  The plan was to use the canals and waterways on the inland section and then along the coastline, to rejoin the dots back to the start point.  Di Lee, one of the course participants wrote an article about her adventure in two parts, which can be read below.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

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Prices above are per person and in GBP.
 

Here is a document that gives recommendations and suggestions for equipment, food and clothes for a sea journey trip:- Recommendations for equipment.doc

 

For some information and tips on good practice and hygiene, click on the following:-        Tips for Hygeine.pdf

 

 

If you have further questions or want to know about availability contact us.

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Tavi Murray

"And I'm probably learning more from his mentoring now, as my paddling horizons expand, than ever before. I can't count how many questions I've asked... and he's answered. Roger has the knack of making that suggestion that radically changes your thinking and moves your paddling on in leaps and bounds."

Stella King

"There are a number of wonderful things about Roger. He has a very light touch in his coaching, and he's always smiling and encouraging you to relax into the enjoyment of the day"

Simon Turnbull

"I've just completed a two day 4* Sea kayak training course with Roger. Having been coached by Roger in the past, I choose to do this course with Roger because I knew I would get a great deal from the course. My expectations were certainly well and truly met"

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Just to say that our 2 days sea kayaking with you was brilliant. The days were different, exciting, beautiful and we both learned a lot. Roger, both you and Barry were lovely with the oversized puppy, George, and patient with me. Thank you. We loved it and can't wait to do more. 
Clare and George from London