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Introductory Sea Kayaking North Uist, Outer Hebrides Supported by Equal Adventure Developments and Sportscotland Sportsmatch, in partnership with the John Muir Award Activities Programme. Seventeen aspiring or already addicted kayakers spent seven days first wobbling, then gliding, through the beautiful sea lochs of North Uist. The marine and coastal environments of this island paradise provided varied and sheltered locations to enjoy developing kayaking skills, and for exploring the scenery, wildlife and ecology (thanks to input from John Muir Award volunteers). It was a fantastic week where everybody developed their skills together, thanks to equipment design ‘on hand’ from Equal Adventure Developments and supportive and experienced kayak coaches. The Uist Outdoor Centre was the perfect lochside accommodation from which to enjoy evening sunsets and playing otters. More of this next year!! IMAGES (click to enlarge)
FURTHER INFORMATION Uist Outdoor
Centre Telephone & Fax: 01876 500 480 Email: info@uistoutdoorcentre.co.uk Equal Adventure
Developments Tel: 01479 861372 / 07989 573784 Adventure
Hebrides HS2 0JR, Scotland Tel: 01851 820 726 Email: tim@adventurehebrides.com
Trail Orienteering Supported by Equal Adventure Developments and Sportscotland
Sportsmatch, in partnership with the John Muir Award Activities
Programme. A group of eight spent a week in Glenmore Forest beneath the peaks and ridges of the Cairngorm mountains, developing a permanent Trail Orienteering course so that visitors to the area can enjoy orienteering with a difference, and develop map reading skills, regardless of any mobility challenges. Navigating through the woods was used as a metaphor for ‘internal navigation’ with activities to promote reflection and personal discovery. We learnt about the balance between recreation and conservation, particularly in Glenmore Forest, being part of the new Cairngorm National Park. Thanks to some National Park funding, we have now developed a permanent Trail O course on the beautiful lochside ‘all abilities’ trail, starting at the Glenmore Forest Visitor Centre. A perfect place to learn, or improve your map-reading and interpretation skills. IMAGES (click
to enlarge)
FURTHER INFORMATION Badaguish
Outdoor Centre PH22 1QU Email: info@badaguish.org Glenmore
Forest Visitor Centre Tel: 01479 861220 Trail Orienteering
British Orienteering Federation Tel: 01629 734042 www.britishorienteering.org.uk Email: bof@britishorienteering.org.uk
Various dates during summer 2004 TOP Introduction to Active Lifestyles & Multi-activities Various locations Supported by Equal Adventure Developments and Sportscotland
Sportsmatch We get a lot of enquiries from disabled individuals who would like to be more active in an outdoor sport but need some help to get going either with equipment or basic skills. A collection of experienced instructors and volunteers enjoyed days throughout the summer with aspiring canoeists or cyclists, thus encouraging more disabled people to become more active in sports and the outdoors. The sessions included canoeing on Loch Insh in the Cairngorms, canoeing on Bassenthwaite in the Lake District and cycling in the Glenmore area, Cairngorms National Park. This approach was a pilot in 2004 and has led to the development of new initiatives by our partner, Equal Adventure Developments, with Glenmore Lodge National Training Centre to provide a number of ‘technical skills courses’ for people with disabilities which complement the other Interventure courses in 2005. IMAGES
(click to enlarge) FURTHER INFORMATION See 2005
events for technical skills clinics available at Glenmore Lodge
in either open canoeing, sea kayaking or climbing and hill walking.
enquiries@glenmorelodge.org.uk
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