Slovenia 2009
Offering an Introduction to Kayaking White Water Week
followed by A Kayak Progression Week
From the 5th to 19th of July. Details below.
Course Calendar
Alongside our brimming Calendar For 2009 we are proud to be introducing:
Freestyle and Freeride courses with World no 6 Freestyle kayaker Ed Smith.
Learn to make a Wooden Canoe Paddle Weekends with Pete Scott
Loch Shiel and the Moidart Peninsula Canoe Expedition
River Spey - 2 day Whisky tasting Canoe descent
Introduction to Sea Kayaking courses
Sea Kayak Touring and Navigation weekends
Kayak Spring Melt Guided week
Advanced Kayaking Steep creek course
For our Full course Calendar please see the temporary Website @ www.sourcepaddlesport.com. If the details are not live please feel free to contact the office.
Slovenia - Introduction to Kayaking White Water Week
Aimed at the Novice to Beginner
July 5-12 2009
8 day long activity holiday of which 6 you will have professional kayak coaching and guiding.
The region we shall be paddling is in the Julian Alps, home of the countries largest mountain Triglav. Through these limestone mountains the Soca river is created with its crystal clear azure water carving through spectacular mountainous scenery. The river is ideal for novice through to advanced kayakers as it offers a plethora of flat and gently moving sections of water to entertain, enthral, Ideal for learning and gaining confidence. Up to fantastic boulder garden advanced sections of white water. Once you step out of your kayak there are many restaurants and delicacies to help finish off the day.
All equipment can be provided within the cost by Source or if you have taken the plunge and bought your own equipment we can transport this out to Slovenia for you.
You will be one of a maximum of six people to one highly qualified and enthusiastic coach. So you can be assured you will have the time and quality you deserve.
Itinerary
Prior to Your Flight - An opportunity to drop off any equipment Source will be driving out for you.
Day 1 - Meet at Ljubljana airport and drive to our base in Bovec and settle in. Allocate equipment and familiarise yourself with the local restaurants and bars.
Day 2 - Learning the key concepts to effective efficient kayaking focussing our attention on the application of our body and the relationship with the boat and the paddle and practicing forwards paddling, turning, steering strokes.
Day 3 - A shorter day to get you in the swing of things. Flat and gently moving water will help you learn the fundamentals of moving across the flow and moving in and out of flat and moving water.
Day 4 - A half day paddle followed by a chance to stretch your legs and walk up to Boka waterfall. Offering a fantastic view up the Soca river to the mountains of the
Day 5 - Now those newly acquired skills will be coming on thick and fast so we shall investigate a larger stretch of grade 2 white water enhancing your development in a fun manageable environment yet guiding you onto new levels of boating
Day 6 - A longer day taking in a few sections now today will be a day to really show off those new skills on grade 2+ rapids interspersed with gentle and flat water and many an opportunity to take in the view and have a picnic lunch on route.
Day 7 - This is a choices day to be discussed and decided upon by the whole group. The day will end with a celebratory meal out with you Instructor and rest of the group.
Day 8 - Transfer to Ljubljana airport and return home
Shuttle and driving services to and from the river
Transfers to and from the Airport
(flights not included*)
Accommodation in Sources section of a campsite in Bovec
Dining / cooking tents and relaxation area.
Evening celebratory meal at the end of the course.
(All other food is not provided but themed each night i.e. BBQ etc)
For more information check out the website under "Foreign Expeditions"
All this for €750
Kayak Progression
Grade 2 Kayaker moving on to grade 3 white water
July 12th - 19th 2009
Our latest course in the sunny climate of
All equipment can be provided within the cost by Source or if you have taken the plunge and bought your own equipment we can transport this out to Slovenia for you.
You will be one of a maximum of six people to one highly qualified and enthusiastic coach. So you can be assured you will have the time and quality you deserve.
Itinerary
Prior to Your Flight - An opportunity to drop off any equipment Source will be driving out for you.
Day 1- Meet at
Day 2 - A warm up day familiarising yourself with the Soca on grade 2 white water and the equipment. Alongside skills refreshment aided by your coach.
Day 3- A mid length day looking at river safety, positive group working, leadership and reading grade 3 rapids whilst paddling on grade 2+ / 3 sections.
Day 4 - The sections of river today will help you learn and understand the differences between big volume grade three and technical grade three and how to relate and interact with each.
Day 5 - A half day paddle followed by an opportunity to walk up to Boka waterfall. With a fantastic view looking up the Soca river to the mountains above.
Day 6 - Moving on to the upper sections of the river for some longer more sustained paddling showing off those polished confident grade three boating!
Day 7 - This is a choices day to be discussed and decided upon by the whole group. The day will end with a celebratory meal out with you Instructor and rest of the group.
Day 8 - Transfer to Ljubljana airport and return home.
Shuttle and driving services to and from the river
Accommodation in Sources section of a campsite in Bovec
Dining / cooking tents and relaxation area.
Transfers to and from the Airport
(flights not included*)
Evening celebratory meal at the end of the course.
(All other food is not provided but themed each night i.e. BBQ etc)
All this for €750
Canoe Expeditions
River Spey - 2 day Whisky tasting descent
April 25th and 26th. £375pp
May 3rd and 4th.
June 27th and 28th
August 15th and 16th
River Spey - 3 day descent - Aviemore - Craigellachie
April 27th, 28th and 29th. £350pp
May 5th, 6th and 7th.
August 4th, 5th and 6th.
March 21st and 22nd. £200pp
April 25th and 26th.
May 18th and 19th.
August 10th and 11th.
River Tay - 2 day descent - Kenmore to Dunkeld
March 24th and 25th. £225pp
April 1st and 2nd.
May 28th and 29th.
River
April 27th, 28th and 29th. £350pp
June 17th, 18th and 19th.
August 17th, 18th and 19th.
Loch Shiel and the Moidart Peninsula
May 11th, 12th and 13th. £350pp
June 8th, 9th and 10th.
August 12th, 13th and 14th.
Canoe and Mountain - Knoydart -Loch Hourn
May 29th, 30th and 31st. £350pp
June 3rd, 4th and 5th.
August 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
Great Glen - 4 Day Traverse
June 23rd, 24th 25th and 26th. £400pp
Kayak and Canoe Courses
Introduction to Paddle sport (Canoe or Kayak)
2 days: £150pp
March 7th and 8th.
April 18th and 19th
May 16th and 17th
June 6th and 7th
July 27th and 28th.
September 12th and 13th.
3 days: £210pp
February 28th, March 1st and 2nd
April 24th , 25th and 26th
May 29th , 20th and 31st
June 12th 13th and 14th.
August 15th 16th and 17th.
5 days: £340pp
March 16th to 20th
April 18th to 22nd
June 29th to July 3rd.
August 24th to 28th.
September 7th to 11th.
Introduction to Moving Water (Canoe or Inland Kayak)
2 days: £150pp
March 14th and 15th.
April 18th and 19th.
May 30th and 31st
June 20th and 21st.
August 1st and 2nd.
September 5th and 6th.
5 days: £340pp
March 23rd to 27th
April 13th to 17th.
May 18th to 22nd
June 15th to 19th.
August 24th to 28th.
September 21st to 25th.
Introduction to Sea kayaking
Dates TBC
Introduction to Expedition Camping (Canoe)
March 28th and 29th. £150pp
April 25th and 26th.
June 6th and 7th.
August 1st and 2nd.
September 19th and 20th.
White Water Improver (Canoe or Inland Kayak)
2 days: £150pp
March 21st and 22nd
April 3rd and 4th.
May 16th and 17th.
June 21st and 22nd.
August 1st and 2nd.
September 5th and 6th.
September 26th and 27th.
5 days: £340pp
March 9th to 13th
April 6th to 10th
May 18th to 22nd
June 8th to 12th.
August 24th to 28th.
Sea Kayak Touring and Navigation
Dates TBC
Make a Canoe Paddle with Pete Scott
Dates TBC
Canoe Journey Skills
March 28th and 29th. £150pp
May 16th and 17th.
August 8th and 9th.
Freestyle Kayaking with Ed Smith
Dates TBC
Freeride Kayaking with Ed Smith
Dates TBC
Spring Melt Guided Week
March 9th to 13th. £340pp
White Water Advanced, Steep Creeking (Inland Kayak)
April 10th to 13th. £340pp
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