I was introduced to Kayaking almost twenty five years age whilst on an adventure training week with the MOD of the North Cornish coast at Penhale. I can still remember sticking two paddles in the sand and being told by a Royal Marine Commando Instructor to make sure I remained within the two markers. I was then given a safety helmet, buoyancy aid, a double paddle and set of to surf 6 inch waves, the sheer fun and enjoyment has remained ever since, and when an opportunity to kayak in Scotland at the National Kayak School Kenmore arose it was just to good to let pass

The National Kayak School Kenmore is 6 miles west of Aberfeldy, on the banks of Loch Tay. The school offers one day introductory courses in sea kayaking and white water kayaking with the only white water run in the UK guaranteed all year on their doorstep.

We were a party of six, with me, one other experienced kayaker, and four novice kayakers. As well as a diversity of skills we also took a range of kayaker gear and equipment from a Gemini 2 seater sit on kayak, four Coleman Sport Kayaks, and two Pyranha 4 twenty’s, although during the course we used the excellent equipment supplied by the centre.

We were there for a total of five days, and took the three day course, which included all equipment, instruction, superb personal performance clinics by great coaches who made it an experience of a lifetime, with a guided run down white water course, and a trip to Oban for a spot of Sea kayaking. All in, it was a week that will live long in the memory, the scenery was breathtaking, and the kayaking was exhilarating. What’s next hopefully the 5 day – Summer Isles Trip?

Start packing my kayaker gear now!

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