Mid West Sea Kayaking Symposium
Run and organised by Kari-Tek (www.karitek.co.uk) the Mid West Sea Kayak Symposium is aimed at novice to intermediate paddlers and will run from Saturday May 5th to Monday May 7th, 2012.
Last year’s symposium got off to a flying start with unseasonably strong NE winds at Tayvallich in Argyll over the 3 day holiday weekend. Around 60 paddlers from all over the UK joined the coaching team for a symposium aimed at helping novice and improver sea paddlers increase their core kayaking skills.
As one participant, Ian, said “The event was brilliant and fantastically well run, we came away having learnt a lot and inspired to get out there and try it out as soon as we can. For us, as novice/intermediate paddlers, it was pitched perfectly and immense fun.”
The symposium coaching programme was put together by Colin McWilliams of Oban Sea Kayak Guides and a superb 11-strong coaching team, who delivered sessions including forward paddling, edging and turning, towing and rolling. Off the water highlights included an illustrated presentation by expedition paddler and film maker Justine Curgenven followed by a ceilidh organised by Tayvallich residents.
Kari-Tek were delighted by the feedback they received after the event and to hear how much participants got out of the symposium. As participants Pete and Carole said “We learned a lot and met a lot of friendly people. Can’t wait to get back out on the water – you’ve really fired our enthusiasm.”
For more information and to see photographs from the 2011 Symposium see: http://www.midwestsymposium.co.uk/
