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Scottish Open Canoe Challenge Expedition.

Cross Scotland open canoe challenge trip.

This is a pretty unique cross Scotland trip, it isn’t the classic crossing and will come with bragging rights.  Starting at Poolewe and finishing 96 km and 6 days later in Dingwall. This will be a small group and the 6 days will consist of 10-14 hours a day paddling or portaging. This trip has 16km of portage and traveling up highland streams with 325m of height gain where you will need to carry your boat as well as all your own kit and food. This trip is very much a traditional style open canoe trip.  

It goes without saying a high level of fitness will be required for this tough challenge. You will need to have experience of lightweight camping and happy paddling on grade 3 rivers and in force 4 winds with experience in lining, tracking, poling, portaging, sailing. This expedition will be lead by BC endorsed guide Dave Jnr.  If you are still interested contact us.

Due to the nature of this challenge we have introduced a compulsory skills check and training weekend.  We will look at all the trad skills and solo sailing this trip requires. 

Training weekend (North Wales)

30th April 1st May 2022                £150

Challenge Expedition

10th- 14th  October 2022              £360

5 days 4 nights

Meeting afternoon 9th if you require shuttle30

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  • 2022-23 Programme
  • News
    • Personal paddling development
    • Open Canoe Paddler Events
    • Paddlesport Development Trips
  • Paddlesport Expeditions UK
    • Paddlesport Camping Safari
    • Paddlesport Camping River Wye
    • Canoe Camping Expeditions Scotland
    • Tour of the four
    • Scottish Open Canoe Challenge Expedition.
  • BC Courses and Awards
    • Package Deals
    • Paddlesport Development Trips
    • Leadership Awards
      • British Canoeing Leadership Awards Assessments
      • Paddlesport Leader and Paddlesport Touring Leader
      • Canoe Leader
      • Sea Kayak Leader
    • Coaching
      • Paddlesport Instructor (British Canoeing)
      • Core Coach Training
      • Canoe and Kayak Coach (Sheltered Water)
      • Canoe Coach (Moderate Water)
      • Open Canoe Coaching
    • British Canoeing Personal Performance Awards
    • Safety & Rescue
      • British Canoeing Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning course
    • British Canoeing Guide Endorsement Scheme.
      • What is a British Canoeing Endorsed Guide
      • How to Become a British Canoeing Guide
      • British Canoeing Online Guide Modules
      • Camp Craft and Expedition Skills British Canoeing Guide Module
      • Paddlesport Guide Development and CPD
  • Personal paddling development
    • Open Canoe Coaching
    • Paddlesport Development Trips
  • This Girl Can
  • Safeguarding
  • First Aid
  • WithDave DofE Expedition
  • Library
    • Useful Documents
    • Videos and Photo’s
    • 2021 Programme
    • WithDave Paddle Chat
    • Consent, Medical and Emergency Contact Form
    • Participants Profile Form
  • About Us
    • The WithDave Team
  • Contact
    • Contact us
    • Booking Form
    • Application Form
    • DofE Expedition Application Form
    • Contact Form
  • The Dave’s Top Tip’s and Endorsements
  • Open Canoe Paddler Events
  • Facebook
  • Instagram