The UK season of paddlefests / symposiums/ gatherings/ festivals and whatever else you want to call it starts this weekend in Scotland with the Great Glen Paddle Fest. The event is for sea kayakers and canoeists and has been planned to coincide with the launch of the Great Glen Canoe Trail – the first official canoe (and kayak) trail in Scotland. There are 2 days of workshops & guided paddles by some leading coaches. There will be lots of kayaking and canoeing gear for sale & a ceilidh on the Saturday night.

On Friday night, a number of people will be giving half an hour talks and presentations. For the first time, I’ll be showing photos and some video from my recent trip around Tierra del Fuego.

So if you haven’t made plans for your weekend yet, then why not consider coming up, or down to Fort Augustus, getting your paddle wet & having some fun with other paddlers?

More info here.