Announcement: 7th UK Storm Gathering Symposium

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UKSG6: Blog Reports

The following guest coaches and participants have shared their thoughts and perspectives on the 6th UK Storm Gathering. Have a read and maybe get inspired to come along next time :o)

Helen Wilson

Francesco Petralia 

Justine Curgenven

Jim Krawiecki

Paul Kuthe

Roger Chandler

Here is a link to Steve Godfrey's photo album of his event experiences

Photos by Paul Kuthe

UKSG6 - Accommodation

Anglesey Outdoors has a number of accommodation options on offer for the 6th UK Storm Gathering. It has been chosen as the base for this event because the location offers us a great deal of flexibility and a number of workable options dependent on the weather.

Please note that rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and should be booked directly through the centre. And whilst camping is extensive, some limits exists.

Camping: £4 per person per night

Self catering bunkhouse: £12.50 per person per night - 26 spaces

Full board: (bed, breakfast, packed lunch & dinner) £34 per person - 43 spaces

There are other accommodation choices in the Holyhead area that include several good B&B's, campsites, guest houses and hotels:

Drws Gwyn - Cemaes

Ingledene B & B - Treaddur Bay 

Outdoor Alternative has both rooms and camping available

Anglesey Holiday Cottages - the wide range of self catering accommodation offered by the Cottage Guide in Wales includes farm houses, town houses

Menai Holiday Cottages - holiday self-catering vacation rental cottages in Anglesey, Snowdonia and the Lleyn Peninsula

If you want a larger selection of accommodation to choose from then North Wales Tourism is very helpful and comprehensive. A list of providers in the area can be accessed here.

Please note.....register by August 1st 2011 and enjoy the early bird rate of £100.

Get in touch with Mark if you would like a booking form.

6th UK Storm Gathering Sea Kayak Symposium - News

Here is some initial information with regards to this years UK Storm Gathering

More details to follow in due course, so please stop by again for updates

If you have any questions or queries then contact me at seakayakmark @ gmail.com

Main Event

Date: 22 - 24 October 2011

Location: Anglesey Outdoors

Workshops / Clinics (Examples): Rolling Clinics - Seamanship & Navigation - What if...? (Incident Management) - Rolling and Rescues - Moving Water - Tidal Races and Overfalls - Crash and Bash (Kayak Repair) - Forward Paddling Workshops - Lectures - Slide Shows - Day trips - Demo Boats

Guest Speakers: Helen Wilson and Jeff Allen

Guest Coaches: Helen Wilson; Aled Williams; Phil Clegg; Olly Jay; James Stevenson; Pete Jones; Warren Parker; Taino Almestica; Richard McEvoy; Nick Cunliffe; Jim Krawiecki; Paul Kuthe

Cost: £150 (3 Days). This includes access to all workshops, evening lectures, social events and a symposium souvenir. Daily rates available. Accommodation not included

BCU Week

Date: 25 - 28th October

Location: Anglesey Outdoors

Cost: Variable

Courses: BCU 3*, 4* (T & A), 5* (T & A), FSRT, VHF, Coastal Navigation, Open Water Naviagtion

5th UK Storm Gathering Sea Kayak Symposium - News

- Wild Northumberland 30 & 31st October -

I am pleased to announce that the 5th UK Storm Gathering Sea Symposium will be embracing the elements  in wild Northumberland this autumn. It will be based near Berwick Upon Tweed and the aim is to show off the fantastic Berwickshire and North Northumberland coastline, which is classed as an area of outstanding beauty. Guided trips will be available in these areas and out the amazing Farne Islands.

A selection of BCU qualified Level 4 and Level 5 coaches will lead each group of paddlers with an assistant to help. All paddlers need to be of at least an intermediate standard. Remember, this is a Storm Gathering after all and 3 of the last 4 have lived up the name's reputation, and there isn't a lot of shelter in Northumberland when its does blow!

Saturday’s evenings entertainment will be a short video of an extraordinary sea kayak adventure to Chile, the first showing outside of Scotland! As well as some slides and a buffet style meal. A range of accommodation is available including heated Wooden Wigwams! Local guest houses, B&B’s & Camping 

The event will be hosted by Ollie Jay of Active4Seasons and all enquiries should be made through the contact page via the web-site.

4th UK Storm Gathering Sea Kayak Symposium - News

The 4th UK Storm Gathering 2009 will by Sea Kayaking Cornwall over the weekend of 19th and 20th September. This will be a great opportunity to attend a variety of courses and to explore the beautiful Cornish coastline in the company of other paddlers. 

On the Saturday participants can attend a selection of practical and theoretical clinics. All of these courses will take place in the Falmouth Bay area. Later on that evening there will be entertainment laid on preceded by a BBQ/meal. On the Sunday attendees will have the opportunity to explore, with day paddles along Cornwall's amazing coastline. These trips will be weather dependant, but it is hoped will take in 'The Lizard Peninsular' 'Lands End' and if the September Swells allow, sections of the North coast will also be accommodated. 

The Symposium is based at Tregedna Farm a short walk from Swanpool Beach. There is top quality bunk house accommodation or camping available. We are limiting the numbers to 25 Full board and 45 Camping. Those wishing to join in will have the opportunity on the Friday evening and Saturday morning to decide on courses they would like to attend.

More information is available here

3rd UK Storm Gathering Sea Kayak Symposium - News

Photo: Rob Lloyd

Building on the success the 1st event on Mull and the 2nd on Lewis, I'm putting the wheels in motion for the 3rd UK Storm Gathering which will be held in Wales over an extended weekend of 25 - 27th October 2008

Photo: Clark Fenton

This year's festival will be based at Anglesey Outdoors, which has been host to the Anglesey Symposium for the last 25 years, making it a logical venue choice. As a consequence workshops and journeys will be able to launch from the surrounding bays and harbours with ease

Photo: Richard Jane

The aim of this symposium is to bring together like minded paddlers of all abilities with similar passions and provide a practical programme with an emphasis on preparing people for challenging conditions, commitment and open crossings

Photo: Nick Cunliffe

Water clinics will be based around the following themes: navigation, boat handling, boat repair, leadership and incident management, paddling skills and journey planning. When demand has reach appropriate numbers BCU coach courses and star awards, as well as guided trips, are planned to run from October 28th to the 31st. There will also be a number of evening lectures and various manufacturers on hand to discuss their products

Photo: Paul Williams

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