Source paddle sport based in the heart of Scobooks guidebooks learn to kayak sea kayak open canadian canoe, crannog canoes, Source paddlesport based in Aberfeldy in Perthshire offer premier canoe and kayak instruction using only the highest level of instruction and coaching. For more information about our courses canoe and school of events feel free to drop us a mail. kayak , canoe instruction coaching coach , school, paddlesport, courses, ukcc ,bcu, paddle sport, sca ,scotland, aberfeldy, dave girling, brookbank, scotland, kayak ,canoe, courses, instruction, learn, learning, outfitting, adventure, adventures, outdoor, sport, tripping, journey, india, nepal, new zealand, canada, canadian, source, river, loch, scottish, guiding, journey, trips, source paddle sport scotland kayak canoe coaching source paddlesport scotland kayak canoe instruction source paddlesport kayak canoe instructor source paddlesport scotland kayak canoe facilitation source paddlesport scotland kayak coach scotland source paddlesport skills development expeditions on the tay tummel loch rannoch, loch tummel, loch ericht, rannoch moor, river spey, loch shiel course dates now available for 2008 school learn aberfeldy ne to one expeditions of your choice learn to paddle your own canoe or kayak Source @ Brookbank Source paddlesport have joined forces with Brookbank Perth to provide all Canoe and Kayak coaching sessions and guided trips. The courses range from flat water novice sessions through to advanced white water in both Kayak and Canoe. The courses are designed so the novice through to advanced practitioner can progress as their technical skills and confidence develop . Crannog Canoes Tour the Crannogs of Loch Tay by canoe from our start point near Fearnan. Journeying past the Oakbank Crannog dive site before travelling 5 km down the loch visiting other Crannog remains on route including Priory island and Syke’s Island. Finishing at the replica Crannog in Kenmore for a hands on tour of the exhibition. On route flat water canoe skills will be taught appropriate to your ability. To Book please get in touch through our contacts page Canoe Expeditions Scotland is blessed with some, if the finest glens, lochs and river systems in the UK. What better way to see them by an open canoe. This year we are increasing our volume of expeditions and destinations. For 2008 canoe expeditions we offer : Loch Ericht to Perth Loch Rannoch to Perth Loch Shiel Loch Tay to Perth River Spey 3 to 5 day options The Great Glen Staff @ Source Source paddlesport is headed up by Dave Girling. An SCA level five aspirant canoe & kayak coach. Dave volunteers for the Scottish Canoe Association (SCA) and holds the position of Vice President . When Dave is not coaching or guiding he can be found canoeing or kayaking somewhere on this fine planet! Canoe and kayak For course dates please see the next page and then follow on to the bookings page. One to One boat Individualised coaching This has proved to be a popular choice with previous clients as the day / course is 100% tailored to your needs and wants. This has always resulted in a steeper learning curve and ability rise in the participant. It has been suggested by previous clients that this is Source’s speciality! Although stated one to one, this course is also popular with a tandem open canoe crew. Introduction to... (1 & 2 day) This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of your chosen sport: how to use your body appropriately, efficiency of movement, water confidence and most of all to enjoy being in your choice of craft! A popular course with those looking to or just have purchased a Kayak or Canoe. Introduction to Canoe two day expedition Taking the premise of the one day introduction course in and around loch Tay but with the enhanced element of learning the art of Canoe expedition camping. Sleeping on the uninhabited Priory island near Kenmore which is steeped in history, it has been a crannog (500 bc) and more recently a Monastery (16th century). The next morning we shall leave our camp and the loch behind as we travel down the river Tay learning basic white water skills appropriate to the beginner canoeist, finishing in Aberfeldy. The overnight stay will be under canvas, so bring a tent, sleeping bag, stove etc or contact us to use our outfitting service. Introduction to moving water Taking the skills from flat water and starting to develop these in a moving water environment. We only use water suitable to all members of the group be it grade one or two, for more grading information please click on this link http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/grades.htm. Through the day we shall look at water movement and how to maximize this, white water safety and equipment, white water fundamentals and action planning for the future. Having previous flat water experience is essential. White water progression A day to consolidate your new skill set from the introduction to moving water day. Moving you on in your physical and mental ability. At the end of the day we seek to have you in a position where you feel the improver course is just a small step on. White water improver For the paddler who has been on an Introduction course or equivalent. This course looks at your skills and individual coaching strategies will be adopted by your coach to maximise your development. Be it technical skill acquisition or personal development, to move you on to your next level of boating. Kayak: Advanced White Water For the Grade 3 -4 paddler looking to fine tune their pro active paddling, topics can include boofing, flares, and dynamic movement Journey Skills This one day course, looks at the skills needed for a touring canoe journey, some of the topics on offer are: lining, tracking, poling, sailing and flat water tripping. This course is open to canoeists of all abilities. Open Canoe Guided Trip For the open canoeists who have the skill and endurance to partake in a two day one night canoe expedition. The locality of this trip is to be confirmed due to the weather and the constraints and opportunities it can provide. Within the trip we will guide you on the route and if requested coach solo and tandem boats on route. The overnight stay will be under canvas, so bring a tent, sleeping bag etc or contact us to use our outfitting service. Tay Descent (4 days) Day 1: Paddling Loch Tay with the option of Sailing, (wind permitting) down Beautiful Loch Tay Camping on Priory Island near Kenmore. This deserted island hosts history dating back to Queen Sybila in the 11 century and more recently a 16th century derelict enclave. Day 2: Leaving the Loch behind and starting the venture down the largest volume river in the UK. Great water for practising those river skills interspersed with rapids such as “Chinese Bridge” “Church pool rapid” the “fisherman's rapid” finishing the day above Grandtully rapids, home of the Scottish Canoe Associations (SCA) international slalom site. Camping at the SCA campsite offering a chance for a warm shower and a hot meal in the local restaurant or bar. Day 3: Putting in below Grandtully rapids (option of the paddle for the brave!) the river meanders through arable land and forest weaving its way downstream, alongside the Ruin of the Cathedral before travelling under the picturesque bridge marking the town of Dunkeld. The vista changes to sand bars and drift wood filling overhanging tree branches before meeting our riverside wild camp. Day 4: The river winds at a lower pace through a managed landscape before reaching Campsie Linn, and the start of the Stanley rapids. The option to run the rapids is up to you as you can get out above or below. Loading the canoes and then a celebratory warm Stovie and drink to conclude your expedition. Tay Expedition (2 days) Day 1: Paddling Loch Tay with the option of Sailing, (wind permitting) down Beautiful loch Tay camping on Priory Island near Kenmore. This deserted island hosts history dating back to Queen Sybila in the 11 century and more recently a 16th century derelict enclave. Day 2: Leaving the Loch behind and starting the venture down the largest volume river in the UK. Great water for practising those river skills interspersed with rapids such as “Chinese Bridge” “Church pool rapid” the “fisherman's rapid” finishing the day above Grandtully rapids, home of the Scottish Canoe Associations (SCA) international slalom site. To celebrate there is always the option for you to go for a hot meal in the local Restaurant or Chocolatier. Tailored coaching / guiding on request Source can provide tailored trips to suit your individual or group needs. Coaching and or guiding. We have extensive expertise of Scotland, Nepal, India, Canada and New Zealand. Course and Expedition dates for 2008 To Book any of the courses listed below please see the booking page. Introduction to Canoe or Kayak £70 per person Sunday 11th May Sunday 25th May Sunday 22nd June Introduction to Canoe two day expedition £150 per person Friday 16th May to Saturday 17th May Saturday 7th June to Sunday 8th June Monday 28th to Tuesday 29th July Monday 4th to Tuesday 5th August One to one personally tailored course (day) £150 Sunday 1st June Monday 12th May Friday 1st August One to one personally tailored course (2 day) £275 Monday 21st April Tuesday 22nd April Sunday 27th July Monday 28th July For all other courses please marry a date and course from the list below For more information on the content of these courses please see the Course details page Course options Canoe & Kayak 1- 2 - 1 Individualised coaching Intro to moving water (1 day) Intro to moving water (2 day) White Water progression White water Improver Advanced White water Introduction to freestyle kayak Canoe Journey Skills To help you budget for a course / expedition we work on the price guide listed below although variables will often need to be included such as equipment hire. Per person 1 day £70 2 days £130 3 days £190 Available dates for all courses options April Thursday 24th April Friday 25th April May Wednesday 7th May Thursday 8th May Thursday 15th May Monday 19th May Tuesday 20th May Wednesday 21st May Monday 26th May Tuesday 27th May June Monday 23rd June Tuesday 24th June August Thursday 7th August Monday 11th August Tuesday 12th August Saturday 16th August August 17th August Saturday 23rd August Sunday 24th August Saturday 30th August Sunday 31st August September Saturday 6th September Sunday 6th September Saturday 27th September Sunday 28th September All other dates are fully booked. Multi day Canoe expeditions. 4 day Tay Descent (Killin to Stanley) £400 per person 28th April to 1st May 1st August to 4th August So you have chosen your course and dates, now how to book. Please download this form: Booking form.doc and fill in the booking, medical and consent form (if under 18 and not with parents please e mail or phone us). Please attach a 50% non refundable deposit to the completed form and send to: Day 1: Paddling Loch Tay with the option of Sailing, (wind permitting) down Beautiful Loch Tay Camping on Priory Island near Kenmore. This deserted island hosts history dating back to Queen Sybila in the 11 century and more recently a 16th century derelict enclave. Day 2: Leaving the Loch behind and starting the venture down the largest volume river in the UK. Great water for practising those river skills interspersed with rapids such as “Chinese Bridge” “Church pool rapid” the “fisherman's rapid” finishing the day above Grandtully rapids, home of the Scottish Canoe Associations (SCA) international slalom site. Camping at the SCA campsite offering a chance for a warm shower and a hot meal in the local restaurant or bar. Day 3: Putting in below Grandtully rapids (option of the paddle for the brave!) the river meanders through arable land and forest weaving its way downstream, alongside the Ruin of the Cathedral before travelling under the picturesque bridge marking the town of Dunkeld. The vista changes to sand bars and drift wood filling overhanging tree branches before meeting our riverside wild camp. Day 4: The river winds at a lower pace through a managed landscape before reaching Campsie Linn, and the start of the Stanley rapids. The option to run the rapids is up to you as you can get out above or below. Loading the canoes and then a celebratory warm Stovie and drink to conclude your expedition. 2 day Tay expedition (Killin to Grandtully) £200 pp 25th - 26th June 2nd -3rd August Day 1: Paddling Loch Tay with the option of Sailing, (wind permitting) down Beautiful loch Tay camping on Priory Island near Kenmore. This deserted island hosts history dating back to Queen Sybila in the 11 century and more recently a 16th century derelict enclave. Day 2: Leaving the Loch behind and starting the venture down the largest volume river in the UK. Great water for practising those river skills interspersed with rapids such as “Chinese Bridge” “Church pool rapid” the “fisherman's rapid” finishing the day above Grandtully rapids, home of the Scottish Canoe Associations (SCA) international slalom site. To celebrate there is always the option for you to go for a hot meal in the local Restaurant or Chocolatier. Source: International SOURCE have an in depth knowledge of kayaking and canoeing in foreign climates. We have experience of running Kayak and canoe trips to New Zealand, British Columbia - Canada, Central Massif and Cote d’ Azur - France Uttarranchal, India and all kayaking areas of the Kingdom of Nepal. Locations: Kayak: New Zealand (Jan 09 to Feb 09) Suitable for paddlers who have a competent role who are comfortable on grade 3/4 white water. Using the two islands to tailor your trip, playboating through to nine metre waterfalls in the warmer climate of the North island or traveling south to Murchison with consistent grade 2-3-4 rivers before heading south for Heli - boating in Hokitika Canoe: British Columbia, Canada (June - July) Suitable for all paddlers who feel they have the physical endurance for a multi day trip. From the home of Canoeing, whatever you wish to do British Columbia has it. Trips ranging from 3 to 10 days in length. If your passion is open boating this is a location you have to visit. So many options so little page! Expedition options include the Bowron Lakes (10 day “circular” trip in the provincial park) to the Stikine river (two sections offering remote wilderness multi day expeditions). Bowron Lakes July 2008 **Bookings open now*** France (May, June) Suitable for paddlers who are comfortable on the grade indicated within the text. Aimed at the white water Improver (central Massif) and Intermediate Kayaker (Cote d’ Azur). Central Massif for the intermediate (grade 2-3) Kayaker / Canoeist, multi day trips throughout the region. Cote d’ Azur for the intermediate to advanced kayaker looking to enjoy a variety of white water from consistent grade 3 upwards. Last few spaces for a trip to the Cote d’ Azur in June 2008 *** book now*** India (October - November) Suitable for paddlers who have a competent role who are comfortable on grade 3 white water. Uttarranchal region, north of Delhi. This region and the country offer a diverse experience for the Intermediate to advanced kayaker both on the water and off. Amazing white water and a lesser known destination hence a very warm authentic welcome wherever you go. This area offers small creeks through to big volume rivers. Paddling in remote areas but often with road side access due to dam preparation in the region. So if you want to paddle in this fantastic area of India book soon! Uttaranchal 10 days in November 08 *** book now*** Nepal (October - November) Suitable for paddlers who have a competent role who are comfortable on grade 3/4 white water. Ah the kingdom! A magnificent country with a vast wealth of rivers covering it. So many classics so little time, offering half day playboat sessions through to multi day classics and lesser known trips off the usual kayak tourist path. Kayaking in Nepal 14 days in November ***book now*** To tailor an expedition or trip suitable to you please feel free to contact us at: source have teamed up with Amazon.co.uk to offer you a fine selection of books, topics including: Inland Kayak instructional Sea Kayak instructional Open Canoe instructional UK & Worldwide Kayak / Canoe guidebooks Rough Guides source: A place from which something comes, arises or is obtained: the origin of a stream or river, a person supplying information. Memory map Ordnance survey maps Admiralty charts Paddlesport Stories How to build / repair a kayak, canoe or paddle Weather Camp craft Toys and Games A good friend of Source Paddlesport Bruce Low is about to set off on a huge charity paddle please help if you can: To go straight to Bruce’s web site click here WHAT IS IT THAT I WANT TO DO? Basically I am going to travel the length of The Amazon River, from its source 150 miles from the Pacific Ocean, through the Andean Mountains of Peru, across the South American continent, to the Atlantic Ocean, some 6,800Km or 4,225 Miles later. It will start in September 2008 and take about 6 months to complete. SIMPLE!!! WHY AM I DOING THIS? I have several reasons why I am doing this. The most important are: I have known many people who have had, and survived cancers of many types, also people who have not survived. Some of these people have been my immediate family, and others friends, some have only been acquaintances, or who I met briefly and then heard later of their situation. All of them have affected me. The biggest was when both my parents had different types of the disease. My father passed on after 4 years of lung cancer. My mother has been in remission from Leukemia for 5 years, and is in great shape. A large part of this has been down to the support she received from CLAN. She now puts that back by being a volunteer for CLAN. Its now my turn to put something back for all the support my mother got, and with that support CLAN have also supported me, and the rest of our family. CLAN also goes on to support many people directly with counselling and alternative therapies. The knock on affect of this support is also huge. As with my family, the support goes wider than the individual who is being directly helped, through counselling, massage, somewhere to stay, or just by being there to visit and have coffee with someone who has/is going through something similar, and this support is passed down to the people connected to whoever is supported by CLAN. A very important thing is that CLAN also directly supports the carers of sufferers. They too can go and find aid directly from the charity. You don’t need to have a cancer to be supported. At the moment I am living in Canada. Therefore it makes sense to also raise money for the Cancer Society Of Canada. After all they do pretty much the same thing for the people over there. But what is my reason for wanting to travel such a long distance? Well…….. I work in the outdoors. I have always been involved in activities in the outdoors, especially in water. I first stepped into a kayak in 1980 (I think, it was a long time ago). I have been mucking about in boats, on rivers ever since. I have worked and travelled as raft guide and kayaker in many parts of the world, and I will always be connected to that in one way or another. So, what better way of putting my skills to good use than on the largest river in the world?…….after all how hard can it be! What am I looking for,from YOU?.......DONATIONS, DONATIONS, DONATIONS Money……ideally I am looking for as many people to donate as much cash as possible. CLAN needs to rebuid because they are going to build a road over it. The current building was remodelled especially for their use, but because of a new road they HAVE to move, so money that could support people will be spent on a new building. Please help the support to carry on. There are various ways of donating. The easiest is to go to CLAN web site. OR to www.bc.cancer.ca TO SPONSOR BRUCE CLICK ON THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE If you see a collecting can, put some cash in it. There special points planned for several areas near you…. just keep your eyes open! There will also be events happening in Vancouver, Canada (as I am working there until April 2008) and my home in Aberdeen, UK. Then in Calgary, Canada (when I return to work in May 2008) http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/grades.htmhttp://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/grades.htmWelcome_files/Booking%20form.dochttp://www.raftheamazon.blogspot.com/http://www.bc.cancer.cashapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2shapeimage_1_link_3shapeimage_1_link_4

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