Sea Kayak Oban

New Sea Kayaking Tours on Colonsay and Coll this year

stuartsk09 — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:03:27 +0000

National Kayak School has new sea kayaking holidays on the idyllic Hebridean Islands of Colonsay & Coll to join its already successful sea kayaking island tours on Gigha & Mull. The two new tours Sea Kayaking on two of Scotlands lesser known islands are proving very popular especially for their bountiful wildlife. The singing Atlantic seals and very close up and personal Basking sharks have been greatly received by the clients.

Basking Sharks 20 foot long accompany our kayaks for hours on end

Sea Kayaks for hire to rent in Scotland

stuartsk09 — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:31:54 +0000

We have streamlined our sea kayak hire operation on the west coast of Scotland . More sea kayaks to rent with trolleys, tents, stoves in fact everything that a good sea kayak outfitter would have available in Scotland.

We also have sit on tops to rent out of our Oban base both doubles and singles.

Stunning Sea Kayaking Weather

stuartsk09 — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:23:53 +0000

Recent trips have seen us
; exploring the Island of Colonsay on two occasions.
; tide races course with lots of rescue practise thrown in.
; private trips both 1 day and multi day for both small and large groups.
; the River Awe inflateables for groups and individuals

Sea Kayakers Spring Heaven

Perfect sea kayaking days

White water kayaking courses in scotland

Sea Kayak Oban almost 1 year old and loads more new in the shop

stuartsk09 — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:43:25 +0000

This week we have succumbed to demand and are now stocking Werner’s Carbon Cranks Sea Kayaking Paddles at the very top of the range. But we are not abandoning any of the other brands.

We have on order the Ainsworth carbon crank shafted paddles with glass or foam core blades starting an excellent deal at £135. (I personally use these a lot. Also new in the TNP Rapa for you white water paddlers with a choice of glass or carbon/kevlar shafts at £65 or £99 respectively.

New orders from Peak, Kokotat, Northshore, Perception, Wavesport, Necky & Wilderness Systems on the way.

Coming very soon also the Northshore Atlantic RM in Plastic for the superb price of £795

Great Sea Kayaking at the Moment & Looking Good for Easter Period

stuartsk09 — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:28:03 +0000

There have been many excellent days on the water in the last month and with the sharp rise in temperatures its getting even better. We have run many very successful Sea Kayaking Introductory courses and there is still space on the various courses programmed over the Easter period including our new 1 or 2 day Sea Kayaking Safety Course and the 1 day white water kayaking in inflateables on the river Awe.
Great deals for people coming on courses “book for 2 or more days and get 10% discount off all kayaking gear (except Kayaks) in the shop. Plus lots of excellent deals for everyone.
It was forecast for 30mph today and we still found sheltered water for people to have a great time , as usual. So come learn to kayak with the National kayak school in Oban.

SIT ON TOPS & ANGLING kAYAKS FOR SALE IN SCOTLAND

stuartsk09 — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:41:39 +0000

In the last year or two sit on top sales in Scotland have grown hugely and we now have a wide range in stock. These kayaks are proving very popular with Anglers and for people who are nervous about a sit inside kayak or who want to play without the need to learn to roll your kayak. They are very stable but if you should capsize you can simply flip them the right way up and scramble back on. Great kayaks for adults, kids and all the family.
Ocean Kayaks sit on tops & angling kayaks in stock (and please we can usually get others in less than a week):
Malibu 2 XL (great for 2 adults & 2 small kids)
Malibu 2 (2 adults or adult & child)
Peekaboo (Adult & child ) “glass” bottom boat, excellent for viewing sea life.
Prowler 13 Angler( fast fishing kayak)
Scrambler 11
Mysto (great for playing in the waves & on lochs)
Frenzy(fun for all the family ) most popular SOT in the World.
Venus 10 & 11
Caper & Caper Angler
Kia (a great sit on top for kids)
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS :
Tarpon 100
POINT 65
Tequila as well as being agood general purpose double & single it breaks down into 3 parts (for the double) & by removing the middle section it quickly becomes a single sit on top(2 parts) . Alternatively the kids can paddle the 3 parts separately.

SEA KAYAKS FOR SALE and DEMO 2010 NEW & USED (also spring sale used & new river kayaks)

stuartsk09 — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:21:31 +0000

Everyday we are open you can demo our sea kayaks for free straight from the shop(see the list below which is ever changing).
Dont forget you can always rent for a few days before you buy & we will deduct the rental cost from the sale price.
Also second hand kayaks for sale in scotland.(also ever changing)
MOST POPULAR:
Necky Chatham 16 composite and plastic, award winning (available to buy in 3 colours)
Necky Eliza composite and plastic , especially designed for women.
Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 , in both Plastic and Composite
Wilderness Systems Tempest 165, in both Plastic and Composite.
Northshore Atlantic composite
Northshore Atlantic LV composite
Northshore Polar composite
Tiderace Xplore composite
Point 65 Double Shot (superb double) in composite.
THE OTHERS:
Wilderness Systems 180 composite
Wilderness Systems Zephir 15.5 & Zephir 16 plastic
Perception Essence 16 & Essence 17 both in plastic
Tiderace Xplore S composite
Prijon Seayak, Touryak, Yukon, Kodiak, Excursion. all in super strong http plastic.
Point 65 Whisky 16 & 18 composite
Point 65 XP18 (stunning looks) (for sale £1995 ex demo 15% off)
SPECIAL OFFERS & USED SEA KAYAKS & River Kayaks OR EX DEMOS:
Tiderace Xcite S used £1675
Point 65 Whisky 16 from £999-£1300 (some used some ex demo) only a few left
Point 65 Sea Rover from £999-£1300 (some used some ex demo)

Point 65 Nemo £450 new (15% off)
Peerception Carolina £299 (well used)
Point 65 505 £699 (new 15% off) some ex demos £500 (all ex demos sold)
Pyranha Orca 14 £350 (used)
Pyranha Capella 166 plastic (used) £450 sold
Prijon Excursion Double £150 well used.
RIVER KAYAKS USED for sale
Well used Prijon Choppers £140 one left
Well used Pyranha Blade (sold), Wavesport x £125
Very well used Grumman 17 foot Alumininium Canoe £200 sold
Perception Overflow £150 used sold
Prijon TCanyon £200 used sold
Prijon Gambler £75
BRAND NEW WHITE WATER KAYAKS
Eskimo Salto, Xeno & Kendo (all come with free spray deck & 10% off other equipment in the shop)
Liquid Logic Hoss & L’il Jo (both with free spray deck & 10% off other equipment in the shop)

KAYAKING IN BELIZE

stuartsk09 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:50:29 +0000

We are closed for a few weeks while we head off to Belize for a white water kayaking trip for 5 days then 9 days sea kayaking and snorkelling and surf kayaking on the barrier reef.

The River was superb see photo below. A great place to be at this time of year when sea kayaking conditions in scotland arent ideal.

Moho river Belize

Christmas in Oban

stuartsk09 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:34:29 +0000

Some people obviously think its too cold to go sea kayaking but then again a day like today and it seems a pretty good idea

Winter Sea Kayaking?

stuartsk09 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:05:57 +0000

With easterly winds the west is very calm and very sunny. Little snow has fallen in the Oban area. We have been busy exploring Seil Island before we go into work. Here’s a few photos.