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The Mid West Sea Kayak Symposium by Argyll Kayaks: a sea kayak symposium with a difference!
The Mid West Sea Kayak Symposium by Argyll Kayaks: a sea kayak symposium with a difference
The Mid West Sea Kayak Symposium by Argyll Kayaks: a sea kayak symposium with a difference
The Mid West Sea Kayak Symposium by Argyll Kayaks: a sea kayak symposium with a difference
The Mid West Sea Kayak Symposium by Argyll Kayaks: a sea kayak symposium with a difference
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Argyll Kayaks Midwest Sea Kayak Symposium

Friday 2nd May (registration) to Monday 5th May 2025

Argyll Kayaks are delighted to be running the 2025 Mid West Sea Kayak Symposium:
the sea kayak symposium with a difference!

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2025 symposium is fully booked! Thank you all for your incredible interest and support. If you missed out on a spot, don’t worry! We’ve started a waiting list and would be happy to add your name - just email us at sales@argyllkayaks.co.uk.

The Knapdale village of Tayvallich is the fantastic setting for our 3 day symposium for novice and improver sea kayakers. With a real focus on providing quality kayak coaching sessions in the right conditions for learning, we have one coach to every six participants and a maximum of 36 participants. You'll have a much more personal experience than at other symposiums.

2025 Symposium

This year's symposium will offer a wide choice of practical sea kayak sessions over 3 days, giving you the chance to improve your paddling technique, increase your paddling confidence or tackle a new aspect of boat handling... ...and to thoroughly enjoy the weekend making new friends!

How to book

The 2025 symposium is now fully booked! However, if you missed out on a spot, don’t worry! We’ve started a waiting list and would be happy to add your name - just email us at sales@argyllkayaks.co.uk.

Advance booking is required. The three day Symposium fee is £215 per person - a £50 deposit secures your place with the balance payable by 1st February.
To secure your place, download, complete and return the booking form - places are on a first come first served basis.

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Symposium workshops

Our provisional workshop programme for the symposium includes the following highlights:

  • ­Forward Paddling
  • Moving Sideways
  • Edging and Turning
  • Close Quarters Manoeuvring
  • Recovery and Rescues
  • Towing
  • Rolling
  • Real tidal Planning
  • Practical Navigation Techniques
  • Trip Planning
  • Incident Management Simulation
  • First Aid for Kayakers
  • Sea Kayak Journey: Half and Full Day

Download the full list (PDF) and select your preferences here:

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You can print out the form and return to us by post, or fill in the form electronically and email to us at sales@argyllkayaks.co.uk.

Return postal forms to: Argyll Kayaks, Chalmer Street, (opposite the Egg Shed) Ardrishaig, near Lochgilphead, Argyll PA30 8DX

Useful symposium links

Tayvallich info    www.tayvallich.comr

Tayvallich Inn     www.tayvallichinn.comr

Leachive Campsite    www.leachive.co.ukr

Tayvallich Cafe and General Store    tayvallichenterprises.comr