Announcement: UKSGS Timetable

Friday

18.00 Evening Meal For Residents

19.00 Event Registration

Saturday

07.00 - 07.45 Yoga For Paddlers

08.00 - 08.30 Breakfast for Residents

09.00 Morning Gathering and Announcements

09.30 Sessions Begin

16.30 Sessions End

17.30 Evening Meal For Residents

19.00 Evening Presentation, Oban

Sunday

07.00 - 07.45 Yoga For Paddlers

08.00 - 08.30 Breakfast for Residents

09.00 Morning Gathering and Announcements

09.30 Sessions Begin

16.30 Sessions End

17.30 Evening Meal For Residents

Monday

07.00 - 07.45 Yoga For Paddlers

08.00 - 08.30 Breakfast for Residents

09.00 Morning Gathering and Announcements

09.30 Sessions Begin

16.30 Sessions End / Groups Depart

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Announcement: Are You Going?

Hey there everyone, we would like to encourage those of you that have enquired about the 7th UK Storm Gathering to submit their booking form before October 18 to avoid disappointment and to allow us time to put the finishing touches to the event. 

If possible, please submit forms via our event e-mail in the first instance and we would be grateful if payments could be made using bank transfer to make the administration process smoother in the time we have left before the event goes live. 

Many thanks. The UKSGS Team.

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Announcement: Guest Speaker

Who: Sea Kayak Oban and the UKSGS Team are pleased to announce that Erik Boomer will be presenting his adventures on Saturday evening, 

Where: November 9th at the Skippinish Ceiladh House. 

All proceeds raised will go to the RNLI.

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Announcement: Event Accommodation

Kilbowie Outdoor Centre is next to the Sound of Kerrera and is a mile to the south of Oban, Argyll. The centre will be our base for the main event. 

We have negotiated a three tier accommodation structure with Drhue Forbes - singl (£50p.n), twin (£45p.p.p.n) and dorm room options (£35 p.p.p.n). All include breakfast,packed lunch and dinner. 

You will need to book accommodation directly with Kilbowie.

When contacting the centre, please state clearly which option you would prefer. 

Telephone: 01631 563287 E-Mail: Kilbowie@ea.n-lanark.sch.uk

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Announcement: BCU Week - November 12 to 17

BCU Paddlesports Performance Awards are planned to run from November 12 till 17, 2013. These courses and other specialist programmes will occur when workable numbers are reached. Please check the BCU website for full syllabus details and prerequisites. These are all non-residential course and are priced accordingly.

Options include:

3* Sea Assessment - Tuesday, November 12

This will be a one day assessment covering the 3* Sea syllabus and will cost £75

4* Training - Wednesday, November 13 & Thursday, November 14

This two day course will cover the necessary syllabus elements of leadership, safety and navigation skills required before progressing to assessment. The course will cost £150.

4* Assessment - Saturday, November 16 & Sunday, November 17

This two day assessment will examine leadership, planning and incident management skills as well as personal performance as set out in the 4* Sea syllabus. Success at this level indicates that a candidate has the skills required to lead a group of competent paddlers in appropriate locations, up to moderate conditions. The course will cost £150.

5* Training - Wednesday, November 13 & Thursday, November 14

This two day course will cover the necessary syllabus elements of leadership, safety and navigation skills required before progressing to 5* Sea assessment. There will be a night navigation element. The course will cost £175.

BCU Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning - Tuesday, November 12

This one day classroom based course has been designed by the BCU for all sea kayakers who want to develop their understanding and skills in tidal planning and navigation. It is also a pre-requisite for the BCU 4* Sea Leader Award, as well as being suitable for any coastal paddler wanting tidal planning knowledge. The course will cost £75.

BCU Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning - Tuesday, November 12

This one day classroom based course will give participants the tools needed to plan and navigate effectively on open water journeys in advanced conditions. It will increase the knowledge and awareness of the paddler and improve their seamanship. It is a pre-requisite for the BCU 5* Sea Leader Award, as well as being suitable for any ocean paddler wanting detailed tidal planning knowledge. The course will cost £75.

If you have any question, queries or wish to book a course please contact us at Greenland or Bust.

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