We’re delighted to announce that our great lineup of symposium coaches of Kim Bull, Kate Duffus, Pat Murray, Bonnie Perry, Mike McClure, Catriona Nicol and Angus Nicol are going to be joined by Andrew Barras and Matt Haydock! Happy days.
Don’t forget – If you want to be added to the waiting list, email shetlandsymposium2018@yahoo.com
That’s right, we’re now officially open for applications. see the symposium page for details
Roddy McDowell of Kayak Bute is paddling this year at the symposium. As the Scottish Tiderace dealer he’s offering to bring up Tiderace Xcites, Xplores, Xtras, Xcapes and the plastic Vortex up with him! Check out Kayak Bute for details of these lovely boats! http://www.kayakbute.co.uk/
Last few places being held for local paddlers, waiting list now in operation. Email if you want name added to list.
We’ve just added some bits to the page, just to clarify a few points we’ve been asked about. If you’re thinking of coming there’s still plenty of spaces just don’t leave it too long.
The heads up – we’re tidying up the programme and it’ll be out soon. All you 1* to 3* paddlers out there are going to be well catered for, it’s a great opportunity to develop your skills and just as importantly have fun. There’s also going to be opportunities for training here after the symposium as a number of contributors are staying up for a paddle, check out the club forum for further details and make sure you ask if you’re wanting something!
That’s the forms available for next year’s symposium! The prices have ended up higher than previously, though there’s a discount on the symposium fee (not accommodation/meals/ foxed costs) . If you’re currently a club member remember to check out the forum for additional special offer.
Just had an email from Nick in Orkney, still time to book for anyone that’s interested.
It’s a similar set up to our very own symposium and tries to have something for every level of paddler. There’s very few ways to boost your paddling skills to match the experience you gain in this sort of weekend, and it’s so physically close to us it’s a shame not to go. (…and you don’t even have to take the car…)
Those who’ve been before have found it a great weekend and learnt a lot!
Keep up to date with what’s going on with the next Symposium by visiting our facebook page Shetland Sea Kayak Symposium 2014 or you can of course speak directly to any of the organising committee for 2014 – Chris, Wendy,Vaila and Iain! Further details to follow…
The Shetland Canoe Club weekend of informal trips and outings for all of it’s members and any visitors to the Isles. It’s very relaxed and informal, a chance to explore with the club. Previous years have seen folks spend the week after the symposium heading out on their own and with small groups, then come together for a few days of sociableness!
Hopefully this link will work first time…!
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Planning for this, our Seventh Symposium, is well under-way and it’s time to get those application forms filled out and back to us.
Doors open for registration at Bridge End on the morning of Friday 27th July – there’s nothing formal arranged through the day (at the moment) but plenty going on, hopefully a bit of a get together Friday night (we’ve got the local hall booked!) before the symposium kicks off properly on Saturday 28th. Things will be pretty busy through the rest of the weekend and once folks are off the water we’re going to have an evening of quizzes, slide shows and talks on Saturday night after the meal, Sunday will be a less formal evening to kick back after another full day of paddling with those staying on. Monday 30th July we’ll officially close down, clean up and head away to see what we can get up to before our Voxter paddle meet the following weekend!
If you’re needing transport to/ from ferries over the symposium let us know, we’re happy to help.
Coming up with someone that doesn’t paddle? We won’t be running separate events for them but there’s plenty to do in Shetland.
Please not that entries are caped at 50 (paddlers, not age) and the age limit for paddlers is 16. First come, first served.
We’ll get the contributors profiles uploaded over the next few days, and you can always sneak a look at the Shetland Sea Kayak Symposium 2012 Facebook Page for more ‘live’ details!
Wanting to ask a question? We’ll respond to a post on our Facebook page, or you can email us at: shetsymp2012@gmail.com
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