Just lots of sunshine for almost 2 months now. So many great sea kayaking days.
Sunny Sea kayaking weather continues in Oban
We still have spaces on several courses this coming weekend and next week and it looks like the good weather is continuing for a week or so yet.
Still a few spaces this coming weekend and next week and there is an excellent forecast with light winds and lots of sunshine. http://www.nationalkayakschool.com/dates_and_prices.asp
We have both mens and womens Kokatat Expedition drysuits, mens and womens Goretex Whirlpool Bibs, Kokatat tec tour Goretex anoraks, Kokatat Nomad boots , Kokatat Tropos Storm Cags and much more including Meridian drysuits, hats, pogies, tempest pants. So if you want the best here it is.
For this summer www.nationalkayakschool.com have a range of excellent new trips in their programme.
The Scottish Sea Kayak Trail 6 days camping on wild islands starting on the “paradise island ” of Gigha and making your way north with lots of help from the tide towards Oban neatly sidestepping Scotlands best known tidal events.http://www.nationalkayakschool.com/holidays.asp?inst=3&id=3803
Sea kayak South Mull & Iona staying on the Ross of Mull in the wonderful Ecocroft or in mid summer camping at the best campsite in Scotland Fidden Farm. Enjoy the sandy beaches, pink granite cliffs and great wildlife. A wonderful place for a sea kayaking holiday. Fun, mellow, reviving, relaxing, http://www.nationalkayakschool.com/holidays.asp?inst=3&id=3084
Book now on our Easter Holiday Sea Kayaking courses in Scotland www.nationalkayakschool.com lots going on for all the family. Plus added this week because of the great weather extra days out on the water for beginners or those who want a refresher. email info@nationalkayakschool.com or call us on 01631 565 310.
| Mar 31-Apr 1 | Learn to Sea Kayak Better | Oban 2 day | FULL |
| Mar 31-Apr 1 | Sea Kayaking Intro | Oban 2 day | a few places |
| April 2-4 | Sea Kayak Intro | Oban 3 day | a few Places |
| April 5-6 | Family Sea Kayaking Intro | Oban area 2 day | a few places |
| April 7-8 | Sea Kayaking Intro | Oban 2 day | a few places |
| April 7-8 | Learn to Sea Kayak Better | Oban area | a few places |
| April 9-13 | Sea Kayaking Intro Days | Oban Area 1 day | a few places |
| April 10-12 | Tide, Wind & Waves | Oban 3 day | A few places |
| April 14-15 | Sea Kayaking Intro |
Great stock of kayaks at the moment and we are collecting more next week.
New in Northshore Aspect LV £795 a great price for a great short sea kayak.
Coming soon the Gemini Twins from Valley Sea Kayaks
We will be at Silversands from 10am until 2pm ( HW 11.36am). Please email us with your requirements even if its only your height and weight. info@seakayakoban.com
This coming sunday 19th February Sea Kayak Oban have Sea Kayak Demo Day at the Royal West http://www.rwsabc.co.uk/
the location is here. very easy to get to especially on a sunday.
10.30am until 3pm
We will bring about 22 different boats. Email us with your height and weight if you are not sure what you would like to try or let us know what you fancy from Valley, Northshore, Tiderace, Necky
info@seakayakoban.com
Yes its free, yes we will bring a few spraydecks, bouyancy aids and paddles.
We will also have some great deals on paddles and drysuits & other Peak kit.
On wednesday evening the Sunday forecast is for sunshine, WNW 11mph & 5 degrees http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/st/greenock_forecast_weather.html
To make way for new stock we are selling at huge discounts some of the less popular models we have in the shop.
Also 10% off some Tiderace Sea Kayaks in stock.!!!! that is over £200 off (Xplore S & Xtreme)
Wilderness Systems Zephyr 15.5 Plastic 1 x red 1 x yellow brand new only £999 (new £1299)
Plastic Aquanaut HV in orange new RRP £1345 Sale price £1045
Kayak Pro Marlin ex demo minor gel chips RRP £2350 NOW ONLY £1350 ie £1000 OFF!!
Kayak Pro Namu M New condition RRP £1650 now only £999 ie £651 OFF!!!
Point 65 XP18 white and red cosmetic second brand new RRP £2295 now only £1695 ie £600 off
Valley Sea Kayaks Nordkapp in as new condition but over 20 yrs old only £1000 This has an ocean cockpit, two smallish hatches and has the big keel at the back and no skeg. Valley can fit a rudder.
Northshore Aspect 15 in plastic £499
Perception Carolina 14 1yr old in really good condition £350
Kids Sea Kayaks
Prijon Viper down from £799 now only £450 ie £349 off suit 10-12yrs
Perception Carolina XS £399 now only £359 suit 8-11yrs
Riot Touring Kayak to suit smaller paddler amazing only £275 very good cond
We have opportunities for work both in the shop and on the water. We are looking for full time Sea Kayak Oban employees starting beginning of March 2012 and for Sea Kayaking Instructors starting March 31st 2012 and in late May 2012. Needless to say we are looking for keen sea kayakers with relevant experience for the shop and with relevant experience and qualifications for the National Kayak School.
Please in the first instance check out the job spec http://www.seakayakoban.com/shop/work-opportunities/
There seems to be a misconception that Carbon / Kevlar sea kayaks cost a small fortune.
In general they cost 20% more than the standard Glass / diolen model. They probably only reduce the weight by a couple of Kilos, but this could make all the difference when it comes to loading it on to the roof of your car. Generally you would expect them to be stiffer and also because of the increased stiffness and less weight very slightly faster.
If you want it to last the next 20 yrs then its probably worth having the keel strip put on, but this may depend on how you treat your sea kayak and where you paddle.
We now have several demo sea kayaks in Carbon/kevlar so if you are not sure come and give them a try. NB you can have the hull gelcoat any colour you want the carbon kevlar doesnt have to be visible from the outside.
Personally I love anything that makes my sea kayak lighter so if I had the money I would definitely go for one.
Yes we do ! Sea kayak hire and Sea Kayak rental on the west coast of Scotland.
